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Let me start off by saying the 280DA is a great boat. This isn't a dig in any way against the 280, but.... has anyone come up with any ideas on how to improve the seating for the co-pilot? The flip up bolster captain's chair is fine and is workable in most any situation. The seating for the...

We're in a fresh water lake and spend many hours at anchor enjoying life. One problem I seem to have more than others is how our boat swings while the hook is down. The anchor stays put and we don't drift, but we do seem to move around more than other boats nearby. I've tried shorting the...

After reading of others success when installing a digital TV converter box, I thought I would give it a try. As suggested in previous posts, I used the Artec T3AP-LS which made a very easy install. By the way, with a $40 coupon, this model is "free".. no shipping, nothing other than the coupon...

Last weekend the temp was in the low 90's. We ran for 30+ miles most of the time at around 3200 RPM. Stopped a couple of times for a few minutes then off and running again. No problems. In fact the boat (280DA Sundancer T-4.3 MPI Alpha) is running great. We found a quiet cove and fired up...

My husband has been telling me how wonderful this site is and how helpful you all are, so here goes. We have a 2003 280 Sundancer. I want to get a flag pole that will fit on the railing above the bow pulpit for my husband for his birthday. Our local Marine Max dealer said that Sea Ray does...

Our 2002 Sundancer is kept in the water 12 months a year in a large fresh water lake. The boat has bottom paint that is 3-4 years old. There is a little slime here and there, but nothing else is on the bottom. The paint "feels" like it's still in good shape and other than along the stern...

Yesterday when I was covering the boat, my neighbor noticed I turned off both battery switches and then removed the keys. He has a 40' Trojan with a similar setup and says he seldom turns off his switches and asked why I did it. I really didn't have an answer other than that's what the...

Our 280 with twin 4.3’s MPI A-1's let us down a couple of days ago. .We purchased the boat with 140 hours on it and for the most part, it has run like a champ. It now has 280 hours. On a couple of previous occasions, warm (85+) days, after running a bit – then stopping, one of the fuel pump...

I'm adding some additional electronics to my 280 Sundancer. It appears the starboard wall in the aft cabin is removable which might allow access to the wiring between the engine room in front of the gen set and the helm station wiring also on the starboard side of the boat. Problem is, this...