Recent content by CBRED

Another consideration for you get the hoses from an RV supply store. While they may not be made by the same manufacture but RVs use the same types of hoses and connectors that our boats use. For example; since your in same area as me check out Camping World up in Statesville. Hope this helps, Ed

Beach71bum, you have a difficult time finding someone selling the optional pad. Very few new buyers actually got that option with the new boat purchases. I looked around for over 2 years hoping find one and even looked on salvage boats. I finally went to canvas shop got one made for my boat. I...

Thanks Todd!

The Alpine is not cheap but I had issues with service and integration with other components out of the Clarions. So that is the reason I went a different direction. I can understand why someone may not want to spend the additional dollars for the Alpine. It was worth it to me knowing I could...

I wanted the same set-up but also wanted to include satellite, HD Radio and few other features. I installed Alpine CDA-9886 (with two amps, 10 speakers, and a sub. (ya a bit overkill but I get to relive my high school days LOL)) You will just need to add Alpine Bluetooth adapter if you want...

All, have a questions does anyone know who manufactures the anchor davit for Sea Ray on the 05-09 models? Another boat damaged mine while docking. I was shock to see on the davit was bent. I do have windless if that makes a difference.

All was surfing youTube and came across this video. Thought it was interesting and that you guys might like it as well. Now, I don't know that those of us with B3s will ever "fix" the issue as he describes in the video but at least he shows how to test and some things you can try to reduce the...

Call the guys at ttcustom marine. I used them to make the pad and then installed it myself. It is like installing tile in a house but just one big tile. It took me a little less than hour. They used my boat to make the templates for our model 260s. I also place a pad in the head but did not glue...

One method to learn "split in the shifters" is to use the thumb method. My dad thought me this years ago when moving around tight spaces. Now I do it and don't even think about it when at the helm of a twin. Because I am not the best writer I found a video on YouTube that explains better than I...

Dave thanks for the information because I was wondering if others have discovered additional sources. The rub-rail on this boat was leaking like yours, Chuck W's, Kendall's and the others. I repaired it few months ago. As well as the bilge vents. The vents were leaking during rain storms. And...

Did anyone ever discover the water in the bilge with a heavy load or a lot of people on board? I think I may have finally discovered my leak. I have experience typical leaks (rub rail, bilge vents, portholes, etc.) on our model of DA but the heavy load (that is what I call a lot of people...

Jim, do you happen to have your parts list? Also, I am just down river from you at Mt. Island.....

I would agree it would be nice if Merc could put some type of sensor in the water to measure the electrical current. The issue is the sensor will draw even more current to the boat. It is physical fact the electrical current follows "the path of least resistance." If you like to know how to...

Todd I am interested in what you discovered. I am considering changing over the "second 27 battery" to house battery(ies) on 07 260DA. We spend more time on the hook than we do riding around. My boat also has an upgraded stereo that drains the deep cycle batteries down in just a few hours (that...

Brit thanks and this fall when I change out the cabin carpet for teak I am planning on a video of the install. Running, I would contact ttcustom or other vendors to see if they have a template for your boat. If they do then that means they should have pictures of a prior install. Asked them to...