Recent content by saltydog260da

I pull a 260da with 14 f150 ecoboast and keep up with traffic fine. Actually pull out of ramp without using 4wd just locking differential option. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

I only experience the list in a strong crosswind then a quick push of the tabs and it's resolved, sure the wider beam on the 280 will be more stable but on my 260 it's not an issue.

Congrats we have had our 260 for 6 months now and absolutely love it.

Thanks for the insight Cliff and sorry for stirring the Hornets nest. My friend has a 340 in Daytona amazing vessel.

Thank you Webster, great points I think I will pursue adding a couple batteries and installing an inverter.

So my 260 friends I need some advise, my 260 does not have a generator so I am looking into either the Honda 1000 or 2000. Primarily I want to run the AC any thoughts?

Geez thanks meathead, good idea on the added storage, I think I am going to do my cooking topside.

I was reviewing some old posts and saw yours, how many hours can you get out of those batteries running the ac?

Thank You for the help and I did see some canisters at sams, guess I would have to keep a close eye on it with extinguisher close by. Eventually I'll probably switch to electric and put a Honda on the platform or the 3000w inverter and a couple extra batteries sounds like a clean set up.

Hi, my newly purchased 2003 260da has a Kenyon Kiss Butane stove, i have read about some dangers and even recall with this unit. That and the fact that Butane is not readily available makes me think that i need to swap this unit out for a alcohol unit since i have no generator. Does anyone have...

Great idea using the stardoard, thanks for the help.

Hello all, i am about to drill into my clean transom to install the chartplotter unit i just purchased. i plan on predrilling screw holes and filling with 4200. the wire will pass through just below swim platform and needs a 1" hole which will also be filled with 4200 after wire is secure. Is...