Recent content by cdorgan

We never use the jump seats on our 268DA. What I would like to do is replace the entire helm bench seat and the jump seats with a flip flop helm seat. When the boat is anchored, reverse the helm seat to face the stern. So far, haven't had much luck or confidence in this plan. I've seen this...

Hi 268er's - Has anyone out there replaced the bench helm seat with one of those flip back bench seats they sell for pontoon boats? I would like the helm seat to face the stern when anchored and entertaining guests. Thanks, chuck

Hi Everyone, Getting ready for the new season and would like to replace the useless bench seat on my 88 268DA. I think I will build my own. Any good websites for buying vinyl covering and foam padding? Thanks, chuck

Eddie - Do you have any pics of the deeper bench seat. I'm having the exact same complaints with our bench seat. We don't even use it.

Could you post pics when you're done? I would like to redo same bench seat on our 1988 268DA. I would like it to be deeper and sit a few inches higher. It's almost like sitting on the floor the way it is now.

Has anyone installed an aftermarket swim platform (larger than stock) on a 1988 268 Sundancer? Any recommendations? Thanks, Chuck

Hi Everyone - Glad to see a thread for 268's. I have a 2 1/2 gallon pump out porta potty. I'm planning on changing this to a holding tank. There's an empty place next to the engine for the tank and a second pumpout outlet in the aft, I'm guessing thats there for the holding tank option. Has...

Thanks Jason - Since my last post, I was able to get her to plane out and I discovered the engine is cutting out at that speed/load. It's a faint skipping hard to notice unless you are listening for it, but when you mess with electrical things such as trimming the drive while under this...

manecut - I spent many weekends in Oak Orchard on my father's 34' Tartan. This was 10 years ago, but I grew up in the Rochester area.

Tail Chaser 661 - Would you mind posting some pics of your cockpit? I would like to do something similar to my 1988 268DA. We're not crazy about the 2-person fixed bench seat at the helm. Also, do you have the large bench seat in the back? The fold-down rear bench seat on the 88 DA's is too...

I live on Big Bay, Oneida Lake (north west corner). We're planning a trip up the Oswego River to Lake Ontario, stopping in Sackets Harbor and then to Alexandria Bay.

more pics of our boat. more to come soon.

Yup, we have the 454 engine. I think the prop is close enough to the recommended to rule that out. Recommended by Sea Ray 15.5 x 15 and we have a 15 x 16. But, I thought the same thing about the fuel and yes the previous owner did not even use a full tank of fuel. So we started the year...

whoa lv2bunderwater - your to-do list looks like my list. I just bought a 1988 268DA....and she list a little to the starboard side as well. but before I can even start on the little stuff, I have to deal with the "planing" problem. Engine runs great, purs like a kitten. But, she won't...