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My starboard switch panel on my 280 (soft-touch panel) is giving me problems. Specifically the anchor windlass sometimes doesn't power up. I replaced the windlass relay, but the problem persists. I bypassed the relay and it works fine, but only the footswitches. I can live with that, but I...

This just happened for the first time today. I pressed the windlass button on the instrument panel and the power light did not come on. I do hear the solenoid clicking in the engine compartment when I depress the button, so apparently power is reaching the solenoid. Of course the windlass up...

I had a leak for a while now and after attending to all other minor stuff on the boat, this hopefully is the last job for a while. I took the photo using a mirror. It leak seems to be where the part enters the porcelain toilet. Wondering how to remove it and what part is actually needed. Is...

I need to do a patch job that will last the rest of the season. Can anyone tell me the exact color name by looking at the attached photo?

I have a small leak in one (and possibly both) remote oil lines on my 8.1. I ordered two new hoses and will be installing them next week. Are there any special considerations when installing these hoses? They will hopefully go it without disassembling any other engine parts, but I don't know...

While I wait for an ordered replacement thermostat to arrive I thought I'd clean my Kohler 5e heat exchanger. It isn't clogged, but I can see a bit of scale buildup on one end. What is the recommended cleaner to use.... muriatic acid?

I did some work on my Bravo 3 drive (gimbal bearing, u-joints, bellow, etc.) and wound up with one extra ground wire. There are three wires are coming from the transom assembly. Two of the three wires are for the trim rams, but I can't see where the third wire attaches. I know it's likely...

Despite the cold weather I thought I'd get a jump on getting the boat ready to re-install my outdrive in the Spring, and thought it would be a good idea to align the engine. The drive was also difficult to remove, and required using a scissor jack to get it off. I found that regardless of how...

As the title says, I'm replacing the entire yoke/u-joint assembly on my Bravo 3. I noticed a few mentions online of aligning timing marks on the gears, which can be seen after removing the rear cover. Is this procedure necessary when only replacing the yoke assembly? From what I see in the...

I just did the JR Marine method of replacing the swivel shaft, and while I was at it I also did the U-joints and gimbal bearing. Also replaced the bellows and hoses. I have a question on re-installing of the drive concerning the shift cable. Since this is the first time I've removed and...

I was winterizing today and as usual, I used the blue air pump to first get the water out of the cooling system, before adding anti-freeze. I was shocked when I heard a pop and found water gushing out the bottom of the engine. The blown freeze-out plug is located on the starboard side. I was...

I haven't had any luck finding a person that converted the stock raw water pump, to a crank mounted type on the 8.1 496 engine. I posted the question in General Discussion, but thought I'd try here too. So far, after doing a fair amount of research, the Jabsco 50410 pump looks like it would be...

I finally took my holding tank out today and found that one of the 4 threaded inserts, located on the bottom at each of the 4 corners, is leaking. They all look a little rusty, but only one is leaking. Funny, they aren't even used, as the tank is held down by the fittings on the outer bottom...

I called a company that sells the Johnson pumps conversion pumps today and was advised Johnson doesn't make a conversion water pump for the 8.1L engine. The 8.1 has a 4 bolt crank, and the Johnson pumps are for 3 bolt cranks. Any idea on where to get a conversion for this engine? I'm about...

I think I found the culprit that has been causing oil in my bilge, and it looks like it's coming from the outdrive lube reservoir. I know people say replace the cap, but I see oil at the very bottom, on the two sensor wires coming out the bottom. I think I'll play it safe and replace the...

After this long cold winter, on inspecting the head I noticed red anti-freeze on the floor. I didn't see that after last winter, so I knew it likely meant there was a leak. After filling with fresh water and on closer inspection I can see water dripping from the foot lever area. Does this...

I posted this in another forum, but was advised I'd be better off here, so here's my post: I will be installing the Bennett ATC system in my 280, but I'm stumped as to where I access the four wires that come from the manual switch. On my last boat, a 220, it was an easy matter of splicing...

I will be installing the Bennett ATC system in my 280, but I'm stumped as to where I access the four wires that come from the manual switch. On my last boat, a 220, it was an easy matter of splicing into the wires at the helm mounted manual switch. On the 280, the manual control has no access...

I did an oil change today and noticed a slight leak of maybe a drop or two coming from the oil drain hose, where it attaches to the oil pan. The fitting swivels freely and I was wondering if there might be a worn o-ring that needs replacing. Unfortunately, I had already refilled with the new...

Before I go and order the anode I thought I'd get some feedback from the genny experts here. I checked the anode and it looks like it can use replacement. The boat is now used in freshwater only, so I'm wondering if it's even needed. I don't see magnesium anodes available, which is what is...