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Hey Guys, has anyone else found it hard to follow posts and reply to an older one? The posts seem to get out of order and hard to search back. Seems like some really great and knowledgeable people on here, but this message board was great in its day but seems a little antiquated now. Being an...

I'm located in the NE, NJ to be more specific. I was with Brit Global like 4 years ago, their rates were very good but they abruptly stopped writing yacht polices, haven't been able to find anything good since, I've never had a claim so it's frustrating. I'm probably still paying less than...

I totally agree, the 48DA checks off just about every box except for cabin space, for a 48 the staterooms and heads are very small and there's minimal storage. The cockpit and aft area make up for most of this, but no boat is perfect. I've also noticed my insurance on my 48DA has increased...

anyone thinking about selling their 48DA? I never thought I would, but looking online they all seem to be well over $400k and there's very few out there. But what would I replace it with? just wondering if anyone was thinking like me.

Jeff - I'm no proffesional but after examining the picture you posted of your props, it appears the propspeed is missing from the outside 25% perimeter of your props, so I am of the opinion that you simply just bumped a sandbar or the like by accident and didn't realize, it's very easy to do on...

Hello Jeff - So this turned out to be a compound problem. The mechanic found that the metal crossbar that secures the rudders in place is bolted to the main stringers on either end. On the port side the bolt had sheared off leaving only the hex head on the top giving the illusion all was ok...

That is very helpful information, thank you very much for posting!

Does anyone have any knowledge on how the rudders are installed and sealed on a 2005-2008 48DA? My port side has quite a bit of play and is leaking into the bilge, the marina tech asked if they had packing glands, but I'm thinking it might be a bearing and seal. They come in Types A-Z online...

I'm ditching my E120 and Sea Ray Navigator for twin Garmin 7612's winter project. Got them on sale at BOE. The only transducer appears to be part of the smartcraft system, I believe signal goes to the vessel view 1st then relays to the Sea Ray Navigator via NMEA 0183. I have no depth on my...

Hello All, need some help, posting for a buddy he has a 2000 48DB with 3196 Cats. There appears to be a VDO oil sensor on the Raw water pumps, one failed and sprayed oil in the engine compartment, the other giving off constant alarms at the helm. First raw water pump I've ever seen that's oil...

Thank you for your input Paul, I had a feeling I was on to something. I found another thread where you can email sea ray customer service and request the original spec sheet and sea trial report from when the boat was sea trialed by the factory before going to the dealer. Waiting on reply from...

V-Drive owners, Is anyone else having any issues with the load % differences? Just had the boat splashed this past weekend, at 2300 RPM's I was 23.5 knots, port engine 19.8gph, 69% load, stbd engine 17.5gph, 57% load. I was able to turn 2675 RPM WOT both engines at about 29 knots. The port...

Thanks for the reply, just as an update, the BP1185 bow thruster anode was spot on, I was able to get it in aluminum too. You have to remove the bow thruster prop to install, it's just 2 phillips screws and the anode lives behind there. It's amazing how much growth was on the motor housing...

Typically you need to insert a fuse right next to the terminal to make it go live with power. Is there a fuse there? Is it good? If memory servies, I twisted the yellow and red wires together and ran it off an accessory switch. But this depends on the brand. Each manufacturer has slightly...

Anode Question, since it's that time of year! For 48DA's with V-drives: This is what I've got so far: Qty. 1 - 406 Transom Mount Anode (5" between holes) Qty. 2 - Trim Tab Anode R-3HA - 4" diameter (increasing from last years R-3A 3 3/4 dia since they were toast when hauled out) Qty. 4 -...

I have several Ring cameras at my house, they work very well. I ordered the battery powered camera and solar charger for the boat, the camera came in, but no solar charger. I called Ring, they said the Solar Charger shipment has been postponed indefinitely due to product issues, still waiting...

Hello JB, I've been agonizing over the same decision, I also looked at the AB tenders as well, I just couldn't justify almost $20k for an inflatable. My buddy has a 2002 460 DA, he's got a 12' AB with 50hp yammy, the outside dimensions on the 460 and 480 are near identical, I can tell you that...

I just replaced a 12ft section of the stainless rub rail insert, and it was Taco Marine, purchased from West Marine. 3/4"H x 5/16"W Hollow Back. It was an exact replacement. Here's the link: https://www.westmarinepro.com/buy/taco-marine--stainless-steel-rub-rail--P024_724_001_003 Looking on...

I'm wondering if you have an isolation transformer aboard, also referred to as an iso booster/transformer. I def have one in the far aft stbd corner of my engine room, found it by accident while climbing around back there, looks like a giant white hot water heater. It isolates shore power from...

Timemachine- I'm planning on doing the same, here is my solution: Just can't use anything but the converters, don't put the Hotwater heater on, microwave, stove, or and A/C heat units, you only have 15 amps to play with...