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Great info I was just about to post a question about this after seeing the prices for Mercruiser belts. One question is how do I measure it? Do I fold the belt at both ends and measure the its length then double it (since it is folded)? Or is there a better way?

I just got a 99 270 with twin 4.3l's and no power steering. I filled the reservoir in the starboard power steering pump (port is full) and started engine and took out and came back in 10 minutes and it was empty. I don't see any signs of leakage on the hoses/connectors on the front of engine but...

I just got a a 1999 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer with twin 4.3l's and generator and it has 2 battery switches and 3 batteries with 2 wired in parallel. One switch has OFF 1 2 Both detents and the other is just ON OFF. I assume the one with ON and OFF is for the single battery which I assume is the...

Thanks but correction I found out the boat is not the SE edition.

Hello I am considering a 1999 Sundancer SE with generator and twin 4.3l's with Alpha I's. I previously owned a 268 Sundancer and a 290 Sundancer and wanted a 27'-28' with twins and generator. What are opinions and experiences with this model. Is the 8'6" beam noticeable narrower?

For a 99 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer I need a refrigerator, full camper canvas, metal support rods for the rear bimini, wiper blades and the plastic light cover for the cabin (flourescent light) Joe 1999 Sea Ray 290 Chicago, IL

Hello I have a 99 290 Sundancer and need some of the camper canvas/tops, shift/throttle quadrant for twins and a flourescent light cover for the cabin. Thanks Joe Rowe rowekmr@aol.com

Once you get past that hesitation if you bring the throttle back down later will it do the same again when advancing the throttle? Are they carb'd or FI?

I am suprised I remember the 280 DA's with 5.7's when they first came out doing high 40's unto the 50's on the boat reviews. I do have Alpha I's vs the Bravo III's or II's and wonder does that make a difference. My buddy has a 290 Amberjack and he claims to do 52mph (I remember it doing 40 at...

Also Dennis on a sidenote how does the diesel run. I have been wanting one for awhile and some naysayers talked me outta buying a Suburban diesel and bolting on some mods that are available for increased power. I notice a few are also burning old vegetable oil. I ended up with an Excursion for 2...

Oops sorry forgot to mention it is a 1999 model. Before I put it in the shop I did not go faster than a slow cruise I was told the gimbal ring was in bad shape plus the bellows were in poor condition (replaced all on starboard engine). "Down" river is a local term because I was going from the...

Hello Group I just picked up my 290 from the shop after getting drive work, gimbal ring replacement (many hours), tune up incl all filters and other misc work and while going down the river I noticed that at WOT I got about 37-38 mph on the GPS. I didn't get a chance to check the exact rpms but...

Hey thanks for the welcome I am in Hammond this year so I guess I should have said NWI also!

Hello I just joined this group having just bought a 99 290 Sundancer. Is this the right thread or in there one for later models (they all look alike to me!)? Joe Great Lakes

Hello I am looking to get a trailer probably used for a 99 Sea Ray 290 with twin 5.7's that weighs approx 11K lbs. Thanks Joe rowekmr@aol.com