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Not sure if I posted in the right place before... But I am looking to replace my cracked steering wheel on my '02 280DA. I cant seem to find any real info on them online. Not sure what fits and what doesn't?!? Doesn't need to be OEM... Just looking for a nice alternative. Any help?? Thanks!

I had the first ever bottom paint installed a year ago. Last week the boat was out of the water and I noticed several areas that gave me concern. I couldn't quite figure it out so I need some help! I could see distinct areas on the hull from the roller nap they used. The weird thing is that...

I have a buddy of mine that has a runabout with "tan-ish" vinyl interior. he has developed some pretty bad mold? stains on the top of his cushions. Anyone have any recommendations as to what he could use to remove these without harming the vinyl or discoloring? Thanks in advance!

I really need to get better at the edit... but I just got the GoPro and didn't have much material... but here is a quick recap! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p9fgzQAD9I

I have a pretty beefed up stereo system installed (all JL - 4-7.7 components - 2 10" subs etc - JL 1000 amp etc.) I have to turn the gain all the way down its just not giving me the umph I would expect. When the bass kicks in the amp appears to stall but once I turn it down a little all back...

well... add another issue to my growing list! it appears that the port side power steering cooler is shot. the mechanic has told me that he thinks the engine will have to be removed to replace the cooler because of the tight fit. anyone have any experience with this? he estimated that the...

i am thinking about updating the fabric on the cushions in the V-berth area and the mid-cabin. do any of you have pictures or recommendations of your updates? wife borrowing is strictly for picking out colors and fabrics as i have no experience in this arena. if you would like for me to...

i am still battling an issue. when i open the drain valves on the engines the water will not stop draining. i guess it is siphoning right from the lake. it never did this before... it started with the port engine and has now progressed to the starboard engine. i ordered my heater today...

last time i left the boat i opened the single source drain for both engines. when i came back to it this weekend i noticed that the bilge pump was on which was odd. i opened up the hatch and the port side engine was still draining like i had just opened it!! what would cause this? i assume...

i am headed to the lake this weekend and planning on taking my glomex antenna off to return for a shiny new one! are there any tips i need to know before i go? i heard there was a special tool to take it off? i just dont want to get up there and not be able to remove it and come home empty...

i cant believe how much new canvas has updated the look of my boat. several people actually thought that i had bought a new boat. the boat just had its first application of bottom paint which i actually like the look of. i took off the 2 stripes at the bottom. i just ordered new "sundancer"...

This year i am thinking about not winterizing the plumbing, generator.. etc. i would love to be able to just leave the heat on in the cabin and the bilge heater of course and use the boat year round. other than the power going out is there anything i should be concerned with.

this weekend i have quite a project ahead of me. i ordered all new complete canvas replacement with camper enclosures from great lakes boat tops. i also had a new cockpit cover made. has anyone done this and do you have any tips for efficient ways to install all these snaps? i am pretty OCD...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh-Hug7vAIE this is my first attempt at a video... its fairly basic with a slideshow of my friends and i just having some fun around lake norman with a few shots from the beach...

i am curious if anyone has done any math as to how much fuel a 5kw kohler generator burns. i run mine every time i am at the boat but only intermittently and not for long periods of time. one reason is because i am not sure of the actual fuel burn and another is what does the manufacturer...

i keep my boat in a fresh water lake in NC. the hull gets covered in growth within a couple months so i think its time to bottom paint. got a quote today for $44 per foot. since i have a 28' boat this comes to $1232. does this seem reasonable and i would also like to have some input from the...

i have searched and searched and i get close but to no avail. i have a 280DA that i store in a covered slip year round. during the summer i just run the main bimini. during the colder months i install the camper enclosure. the fabric is starting to show wear and the "fit" is so tight that i...

does anyone know the cabin table dimensions? i am considering having a custom mahogany table built with inlays and need those dimensions. i am 3 hours from the boat so i cant just run down to it! thanks!

welp... it happened this weekend. police pulled us over last night and said no more blue led's on the boat. he gave me the statute which he said was passed in 2009. here is a copy of it... "Law enforcement vessels may use a flashing blue light on the waters of this State whenever they...

i posted this yesterday but it appears to be gone? i was curious if and why you would run your A/C when not on the boat. i see several boats at the marina and they leave it on at all times during the week and the boat is covered? is there some benefit that i am missing by not running my air...