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    290 SDX twin OB one engine out

    i have twin 250 mercury OBs. Starboard engine wont start due to shift lever sensor. Error code 1024-6. i have to go across the southern chesapeake bay to get to my dealer. what do you all think about doing this on one engine. anyone know how well the boat will do thanks
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    sports tower question 290 SDX

    i have a 290 SDX OB. anyone know the towing limit on the tower? i have not been able to find anything on it. there are no cleats or eye bolts on the rear so the tower is the only tow option. it seems very sturdy but i dont want to over do it thanks
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    any 2018 290 SDX owners?

    i have the 290 OB but for my question I don't think it matters if OB or stern drive, I think all 2018 290's have the new Simrad chartplotter/instrument interface. My question is about the trim tab gauges in the Simrad instrument screen. On the left side are the gauges for the engine trim and on...
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    shore power and inverter on 290 sdx

    i just got a new 290 sdx OB. great so far. but, when on shore power the outlets are tripped and i cant get GFI fault off. i tried the main panel reset and the individual outlets reset. marina where i bought it doesnt know. no manuals. anyone know a trick? also, when i use inverter i get reverse...
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    290 SDX OB

    has anyone jumped in on the 290 SDX twin OB? im thinking of trading my 280 Dancer as we dont spend the night on it that much. Criuse and stay at the marina hotels etc and lots of day stuff with the grand kids. Would enjoy exchanging ideas if anyone has one or is considering. Dave
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    Full Canvas Package install help

    I have a 280 DA with full canvas. Went to use it for first time. Everything looks in great shape but been in the bag for two years. Got the three bimini tops on with no problem and all fit fine. First tried to put the three front windshield sections on and had a heck of a time. Logically i...
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    flush connection

    I didnt see this discussed and maybe its stupid. I have 4.3L BIII. Can i drain the water out through the drain plugs and just pump pink into the flush connection at the engine? Would be easy to do as the flush connection fits a standard hose and i have a small pump with hose fitting. Thanks
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    chesapeake bay winds and waves--newbie

    i have a twin engine 280. i havent been in the Bay but a couple times so far. For those in Southern region or that know the area I live in NN and right now my boat is a Dare Marina in Yorktown. This requires that i go out the York river and down the Bay into Elizabeth river and eventually the...
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    Anybody live in Tidewater

    Had boats all my life but last year ventured into something we can spend the night on and take to the Bay. Didnt get to go out much last year --end of summer weekends seemed to always rain. Im on the James in Newport News. Where do you like to go for the day or weekend. Im thinking my first...
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    Tiller arm seals

    So i have a 2008 280 DA I bought in July. PO always had on lift and was pulled out and went to dealer every two years. I also keep on lift. Since this is the first year I owned it I had it pulled out and checked totally by a local marina. The marina called and said they found the transom...
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    AC Converter help/experiences

    i have a 30 Amp three battery charger converter---model Inteli-Power Marine PD 2130. I think this is standard Sea Ray equipment. It is not putting out power and needs to be replaced ( both i and dealer checked it--it has AC power in but no power out). My local dealer is recommending , strongly...
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    A/C high pressure error

    my 2008 280 DA air conditioner giving me the high pressure error--three start trys and shuts down. I have made sure the strainer is clean and checked the pump. I have water flow in the tube from the pump to the A/C under the dinette seat. Anything else I can check before I try to find an A/C...
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    mercruiser flush system

    I have twin 4.3L MPI Bravo III. Just got it. According to dealer that sold it to me (not a Sea Ray dealer) it has a factory installed flush system. Each engine has a pipe sticking up about even with the top of the motor. Pipe is covered by a blue cap with a tether so you don't lose it. Looks...
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