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  1. Steve in Minneapolis

    270 Sundeck Thread - Questions & Answers

    I don't boat in salt water, so I don't know much about that part. I do know it is best if you can put it on a lift, and do a fresh water rinse after each use. Otherwise, the boat is solid, and that engine has been in production for a very long time. It's solid and reliable. Get a good...
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    Arrived! 2021 SDX 290

    It's in the engine compartment. It's a breaker with a red button and a flip out switch. Push the switch back in and it should. 3 red wires connected to it.
  3. Steve in Minneapolis

    Arrived! 2021 SDX 290

    They didn’t let us inside due to COVID. The guard was nice and let us take a pic. That’s all I’ve got.
  4. Steve in Minneapolis

    Arrived! 2021 SDX 290

    The blue lights are on a dimmer switch, and I think it's marked Accy. It's next to the cockpit lights. Push it down multiple times to dim in incremental steps. Or, push it and hold it down and they gradually get dimmer. I wish they were red instead... and could be dimmer. Cruising at night...
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    Arrived! 2021 SDX 290

    Well, we now have about 80 hours on her... she hasn't been sitting still! We have had no run issues, and no issues with electronics or controls. We added some drive lube in the first few hours, but that's normal. It used about 1/2 a quart of oil during the first 20 hours too. Since then, it's...
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    270 Sundeck Thread - Questions & Answers

    Sorry, I think I'm not familiar enough with the boat... but I tried. I would talk with a custom canvas or upholstery shop. I'm sure they can fabricate something nice for you. I don't think you'll find a good option that you can pull off the shelf for an application like that. But, I offer...
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    Who buys brand new boats?

    Hi, Paul! Well, we now have about 80 hours on her... she hasn't been sitting still! We have had no run issues, and no issues with electronics or controls. We added some drive lube in the first few hours, but that's normal. It used about 1/2 a quart of oil during the first 20 hours too...
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    270 Sundeck Thread - Questions & Answers

    Are you asking about a pad on the swim platform? I'd think you could have something made, and could have snaps added.
  9. Steve in Minneapolis

    More Music On The Boat Questions???

    okay, great stuff! But, please help me with this solution, because I can’t get it to work. If I connect to Fusion by WiFi (so I can AirPlay), then the phone is on Fusion, which is not connected to the internet. The phone cannot use its built-in internet connection, because it’s connected to...
  10. Steve in Minneapolis

    Does NoFlex really work?

    OP here. I have been using it a couple of months, and it seems to be working well. I put some in once or twice a week, depending how much we're using it, and we don't have any smell. So far, so good!
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    270 Sundeck Thread - Questions & Answers

    FYI, I don't think there is much difference in fuel usage between 300 and 350. The 300 may use more because you are pushing it harder.
  12. Steve in Minneapolis

    270 Sundeck Thread - Questions & Answers

    We have the 350 on the 290. It's good for about 40 to 43 mph. Of course, heavier boat. But, I'd pay the extra. Nobody ever complained about too much HP. OTOH, if you step up to the 8L motor, it's going to use a lot more fuel.
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    Advice for new members

    That is so NOT true!
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    Maximum People Capacity

    I know this is an old thread but I'm doing research on this. My guess is that a previous owner often had 11 on the boat. SO, they had a new sticker printed that says 11 instead of 10. You may be able to pull the sticker off, and see the original one. I know this because I have a friend who...
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    SDX270 OB starboard lists 1-1.5” to starboard, move battery?

    Glad you got it worked out, Paul! Now that we have the boat in the water, I notice that cross winds cause a list too, and I can level it with the trim tabs. I don't know if your boat has them. Arminius, not sure how you do it... but you managed to turn a battery/list post into a political post.
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