Recent content by Rohan

Hi Jeff, I only noticed it when the engine had been running when docking, but that meant that I had been out and about and using the tilt/trim when I was out. I do return the leg to fully down as I motor the last mile or two through a no wash zone back to my marina, so I know I hadn't used the...

I recently had a hydraulic hose for the power tilt and trim with a minor leak that left a sheen like that when I docked and I didn't have to have used the trim switch either. The tiniest drop of oil on water looks much worse than it really is. Just be sure to rule this out before spending big...

I have a 2008 260 DA and found tons of information in this site re the correct way to trim the boat. Basically the 260 is sensitive to the leg angle and you need to trim out as you get into the plane otherwise it has a tendency to “chine walk” leaning one way or the other - once you’re used to...

FWIW I just removed the 3 standard cushions from the mid cabin and purchased a double mattress - as the area is just slightly narrower (by 2inches) and the same length as a standard double mattress. Make sure not to get too thick a mattress however, maximum of say 8" or 20cm. I bought an inner...

I first put this on the 260DA general thread where it might have been a bit lost... Has anyone put a seacock on raw water pickup from leg – 350 MAG? I have a Seacore 350 MAG which is obviously FWC, with a heat exchanger sitting above the front of the motor. The main pickup for the raw water...

I extended my mid cabin a few years back and posted photos on a thread here http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/21425-sea-ray-260DA-2006-small-midcabin/page2 I still think I have the measurements from when I did this if anyone is interested. It added about 6 inches to the mid cabin - that's...

Has anyone put a seacock on raw water pickup from leg – 350 MAG? I have a Seacore 350 MAG which is obviously FWC, with a heat exchanger sitting above the front of the motor. The main pickup for the raw water intake is via a through hull fitting which can be closed with a ball valve. On...

Thanks Mitch. It looks like they have a new store in Honolulu so that's certainly on my list.

Sorry again - just how do I get to remove a post when I can stil edit it?

The problem we face over here is the small market and too many middle men making a buck from us. If you can arrange the transportation at a reasonable price, you could likely land a motorcycle here for less than Aussie retail. Then there are warranty issues that would stop most people from doing...

Sorry - tried unsuccessfully to combine my responses into one post...

Shipping to Australia can often be the killer - and as Mercury dealers in the US will not sell to overseas customers (officially), we are at the mercy of our local dealers selling into a small market so prices are quite inflated. I've found a few work arounds over the years, some parts suppliers...

Oahu and the Big Island

I will be in Hawaii on vacation from Australia around the end of January 2017. I am taking the opportunity to get some boat bits and pieces shipped to the hotel to take back home with me and save some money in the process. I was wondering whether anyone can recommend a good boat chandelery in...

I posted this elsewhere but probably more appropriate that it is here... We named our boat after the name of the last ship my great grandfather commanded, which was the second ship to bear that name. The first Acara was a 4193 GRT steam ship, 380 feet long, built in England in 1898 and which...