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    mercruiser 260 HP

    hey all... Need some help here. I have a 1981 Searay 260. Has a Mercruiser 260 on it. About a month ago, started to have issues with the boat dieing out after running on low RPM's for too long. Would happen everytime i popped it into neutral to dock. We have quite a drive down our ditch to...
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    Fireworks on Lake Michigan

    Where does everyone go to watch fireworks by water? Prefer southern Lake Michigan locations like Michigan City. I hear the private fireworks in Ogden Dunes is great? Anyone been there? Do you know what day they are partying?
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    wanted : Dingy

    If anyone knows of anyone trying to sell a dingy in the NW IN, So Michigan or Chicagoland area, please let me know. thanks!
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    Points on Mercruiser 260 HP

    I need to install new points on my mercruiser 260 HP motor. Any tips on this? not terribly mechanically sound, just giving it a shot because it didnt seem to difficult when I looked at it. Thanks for any help you can offer.
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    Boat wont start

    Little help guys.. I just bought a 1981 Searay and first 5 or 6 turns of the key she fired up with no issues or hesitation. Went out saturday, turned the boat around in the slip to be ass in and came back sunday and the boat would not start. It tries, but just keeps revving like its not...
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    Delta Wing anchors vs Fluke Anchors

    I was set on getting a Fluke anchor but now that I am doing more research, I am finding that the Delta Wing might be better suited for my boat/lake. Issue is, I have never had experience with the Wing anchor only fluke. Would love to hear input on these so I make the best choice. I will be on...
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    Anchor choice

    Ok, need some help from you all. What is the best anchor for Lake Michigan. I was thinking all along of just getting the Dansforth, however after much reading, sounds like the Delta style is best in many situations. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
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    Automatic Anchor

    Is it possible and how much effort is associated with installing an automatic anchor? Also, I have a 1981 245 DA... any suggestions on the anchor I should buy?
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    FM Radio Static

    Having alot of static coming through the radio... any pointers on how to fix this issue?
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    Need some help

    I just bought a 1981 SeaRay 245, first time owning a boat with shore power hook up. Need help understanding the process for shutting down for the weekend. I hooked boat up to shore power saturday, we turned batteries on, cleaned boat and listened to music much of the day. started boat with no...
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    80 this weekend!

    Glad my boat is in!
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    Marina Shores - Portage Indiana

    Are there any members here who dock in Marina Shores in Portage?
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    Need some help

    Looking to get bumper racks, what do you all know about these and please give advise. Found this site with what seems to be really low prices.... thanks all http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|10391|321174|30250|321912&id=67037
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    bumper holder

    I am not entirely sure what they are called but the holders on the bow rails that hold your bumpers.. I cant seem to find them anywhere, where can I buy those for my searay 245 DA. thanks
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    Boat sterio

    We just bought a used Searay 245DA and the sterio has a speaker control knob (controls which speakers are on). Seems to have a short in that piece cause the sterio wont always work properly and I narrowed it down to that. However, can seem to find a new one online anywhere. Is that speaker...
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    anchor chain

    is 6' of chain enough for the anchor? also, any suggestions on what type of anchor to buy for lake michigan (so sandy bottom).?
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    Splash dates??

    Who is putting in when?
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    Lake Michigan Bucket List of spots or places to see by water

    We would like to plan out our summer and thought I would get input from all you seasoned veterans. We are out of Portage, IN
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    Lake Michigan

    Is there anyone here that boats on Lake Michigan... preferably near Indiana?
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    Hello everyone

    Just upgraded this past weekend to a classic 1981 Sea Ray Sundancer 245. We had an open bow speedboad and when we saw this boat knew we really found the one! Its old but in perfect shape and really looks like a classic! Look forward to being an active member here!
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