Recent content by NorthvilleJim

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    Who owns the LARGEST Sea Ray?

    I doubt the hired help that navigate those ships would be reading posts on here.
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    Official 280 Sundancer Thread

    Go with the twin engine setup..... 1) Better manuverability, especially around the dock. 2) Redundancy is nice if you are in the middle of the lake and lose an engine 3) More horsepower 4) Generally, better re-sale Good luck and enjoy!
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    Mayday Mayday Mayday

    Thanks for sharing that story. I'm not sure I would know how to respond to a Mayday call over the radio. Now I know.
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    Official 280 Sundancer Thread

    My wife stuffs a dish towel in the top wooden slat opening which deflects the air towards the floor and keeps it from hitting you in the face when you are sitting in the dinnete seat.
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    Gas money; do you except donations from guests?

    No, they are guests. BTW, someone did a thread on this last year.
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    Need help with Kenyon stove

    At least on mine, the butane canister installation is almost idiot proof from the standpoint that if you don't have it installed correctly and fully seated, you will not be able to close the door holding the canister. There is a seal inside the canister receiver that is designed to seal off on...
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    Mooring waverunner in lake for extended periods

    Thanks, that makes me feel better. I agree on the location. The behind the boat thing is temporary until I get my seawall set-up finished. The swim platform is great though for loading and unloading passengers. I'll be out on Sunday. Hope you are able to enjoy this great weekend!
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    So...how far can we go here?

    I'll take two.
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    Would someone punch Palin in the throat please?

    I'm a big Letterman fan, but he crossed the line on this one. I have no daughters, but if someone talked about my daughter like that (whether 14 or 18 years old), I would have an issue with it and probably go after them.
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    Repairing a tear in the canvas

    I like the idea of taking it to the canvas shop, since they are the experts. However, if that is inconvenient, West Marine sells this kit called Tear-Aid which can be used for canvas repairs.
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    280 Drive Trim & Trim Tabs

    +1 Very helpful. Your comment about losing grip describes what it felt like when I trimmed up. Probably went too far. I'll try it again on my next trip. Yes, a bigger tank would be nice for longer trips.
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    280 Drive Trim & Trim Tabs

    I was cruising at about 3400-3500 RPM. GPS speed was about 30 MPH. I had 4 people on board.
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    280 Drive Trim & Trim Tabs

    For anyone that has a 280 Sundancer or comparable with twin screws, do you ever play with the drive trim or the trim tabs? A buddy of mine has told me that I should be able to approve fuel economy by trimming the drives up about 5 degrees (1 or 2 notches on the gage). I tried that for a few...
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    What a great experience!

    Was it just me, or did anyone think this post was heading in a different direction when they got to this part? :grin:
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    Oil Change

    Could be both. Change the oil at the end of every season or when you reach the number of hours threshold as set by your engine manufacturer.
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