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  1. mfilippa

    Temperature fluctuation and cooling questions

    I have a problem that I've been chasing for weeks now and can't seem to figure out what it is. I would appreciate any pointers on how to troubleshoot this. I have a 2002 DA300 with twin 350s Bravo III with raw water cooling in fresh water. They are the 5.7 EFI TBI model. The problem is that I...
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    Preventive maintenance on 10yr old + boats?

    This is a bit of a broad question. I own a 2001 Sundancer 300 and every day I go out something new breaks. Most of the time is something small that I can ignore until repaired. In some other cases small issues turn into a big hassle, such as last weekend losing the port temp gauge and returning...
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    Moving out of Boston, looking for a Sea Ray broker, 300DA

    Hello everybody, It's been a while since I've been to the forum. I just came out of hibernation. This winter was too much for me. Unfortunately I am moving out of state in a couple of months and have to decide whether I take the 300DA with me or not. I am going to Kentucky where I can...
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    Pope's Landing in Danvers, MA

    I've been looking for a marina for the next season in the Boston area and found this rack and slip at a very reasonable price. It will do great to my stern drives and also keep some extra money in my wallet. Another good thing is that it won't actually go on a rack, but on a fixed cradle on...
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    Opinion needed on I/O and new location

    My 300DA has been relocated today to Boston, a move that I don't know if I'll end up regretting in the future or not. Monday it was pulled out of the water and, for the first time, I get to see the I/Os. This is what they look like...
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    Advice on hauling

    Quick question... I am about to hire a company to transport a 300DA from Detroit to Boston. Any recommendation on accepting the service with the hauling company? This company has been recommended by a CSR member. Is it OK to ask for a contract that clearly specifies what happens when they detach...
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    The barnacle dilemma

    Ok.... Before you think I am crazy, let me explain that there is a psychological condition called Fear of Holes (also called Trypophobia) and I happen to have it. It is a really weird sensation that you get when you see a cluster of holes, especially with something inside. To give you an...
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    Moving to Boston

    I am moving to Boston in a month or so. One of the items I would like to work on asap is moving a Sundancer 300 from Detroit to Boston. Since I don't know the area at all, can someone recommend reasonably priced storage places? Heated storage highly preferred as I might do some work over the...
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    Moving options and trailer

    Quick question. It is very likely (90% chances) that I will be relocating to the East Coast, either Boston,MA or possibly Hartford, CT coming from Detroit, MI. I am currently in Lake St Clair. I am trying to look ahead for options. I know that winterizing time will come soon (:smt089) and I need...
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    St. Clair points of interest

    Hello, this is my first post in this forum. I am new to Lake St. Clair, I am docked at Michigan Harbor Marina in St. Clair Shores. I don't know many people that can recommend me places, so I thought of asking here if there is anyone familiar with this lake that could tell me some places to go...
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    Optimal displacement speed

    I generally cruise in my 300DA right at the point that the boat gets on plane, to keep the fuel bill a bit lower (if such thing could be accomplished). But sometimes I don't want to go that fast and look for an optimal displacement speed. From my 'boating manual' (boating skills and...
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    Buying a Sundancer, undecided 260 or 280

    Good afternoon, I believe this is my first post here. I'm looking for a bit of guidance. I have just sold my '03 220 Select and decided to go for a cruiser. Main reason is that I'm going to a larger pond (St. Claire, MI) and wife DEMANDS a head. So far we are torn between the 260 and the 280...
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