Recent content by SeeRay96

I have a a 1995 500DA with an A O Smith 120vac 3/4 hp fresh water pump. The motor is working fine, but the pump leaks. I think the AO Smith has the same specs as the Sta-Rite PWP-01. I'm having trouble finding a replacement

I got a little over anxious and purchased a container of Meguiar's Canvas Cleaner, but decided to do a little Internet research before I used it. Probably a good thing, since Stamoid is a plastic, not canvas. Anyway, I had an interesting discussion with Scalise Marine in FL. They recommend...

1995 SR Issues Sorry, I haven't been on the site for quite a while. I'll be glad to forward comments if you're still interested.

DD 6V92's In '04 I bought a 1995 500DA with 6V92's, which had 439 hrs. Other than routine stuff, the only change I've made is adding block heaters. The DD's like to be warm at start-up. The Cat 3208's in my previous boat - 390 EC - weren't so temp sensitive. One more thing - while it's in...

Upstate NY Greetings from Orchard Park NY - in the Buffalo area. Regarding the questions about the Erie Canal, we ran it to the Hudson in 1999 en route to FL, then back in 2000. In late October, with very little traffic, it took 6 days from Buffalo to the Hudson. I've made many trips on the...

500DA Seems like the deal wasn't to be. I traded for a 1995 500DA in early 2004, and have been very pleased. There were some issues that needed to be addressed that related to factory design - nothing outrageous, but important none the less.

Thanks for the info. I called Florida Bow Thruster this AM and ordered the new blades and zincs for bow and stern thruster.