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    No immediate start when cold, but then starts like a champ...

    Several similar posts on this issue, but adding one symptom I've not yet seen. 2006 260 DA, MerCruiser 350 1. Engine cold at dock, turn key, no cranking or engine start (have not listened for 'click' yet admittedly) 2. Continue step 1 15 or so times, ignition eventually fires and engine starts...
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    Shore power connector - burned

    Unplugged my 30 AMP connector from my 2006 260 DA yesterday to get ready for my first time out this year. Noticed a burn mark on one of the female receptacles. So there must have been some kind of short, correct? Main breaker tripped also during start up. Got a 'Trim Fault' indicator on my smart...
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    Water leak starboard v-berth 260 Sundancer

    I have a water leak in the cabin of my 2006 260 Sundancer, noticed via dampness on v-berth cushion where the seat meets the back, by the closet door. Seeing that leaks are common. Anyone have experience with a similar leak? I see floodlight and rub rail are often culprits. Any guidance on what...
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    Engine Stall at idle speed while in gear

    MerCruiser 350 on my '06 260 Sundancer. 52 mile round trip to Sag Harbor this w/e, then up to Hamburg Cove for a decent amount of boating. Purchased about 65 gallons of gas in all. While approaching the mooring at Hamburg Cove at idle speed, the engine stalled, and was a bit difficult to restart...
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    2006 260 DA - Clarion Stereo No Power

    Hi all - electronics newbie here. My boat had a DC panel replacement 2 yrs ago, and since, the Clarion stereo has not functioned (no power). Are there fuses to check? How do I tell if the stereo DC breaker is 'bad'? I'd like to troubleshoot myself, but fuses and breakers are as far as I can go...
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    2006 260 SD Clarion - no power

    Hello all - the factory Clarion unit on my 2006 260 SD is not getting power. Couldn't identify any blown fuses on the fuse panel, all breakers are on. any ideas appreciated. thanks, Mark
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    Die Hard Platinum marine batteries toast - midway thru 2nd season

    Bought 2 new Die Hard Platinum Marine Batteries for my 260 sundancer last year. On my decommission list, I checked off charge/load test/disconnect batteries. The yard never charged me for it, so i assume the work was not done. Last week, went to start the boat and got the dead battery sound. was...
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    Replace battery charger/inverter

    Hi all. My Guest Charge Pro Battery charger/inverter quit on me, and of course the model is discontinued (2622-SR). Anyone replace one of these before? and if so, what unit did you go with. It was a 20 amp unit. 2006 260 DA
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    "Creeping" rpms

    Hi all - while cruising I typically look at the rpms and have found that my boat (260 sundancer) ideally operates at 3600-3700 rpms (22 - 25 mph in my boat). However, on last weekend's cruise to Greenport,LI from our home port of westbrook, ct I found that the throttle seemed to 'stick' in both...
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    Carpet wet at bottom of stairs inside cabin

    Hi all - first time poster here - appreciate any help you can give. The carpet in our cabin at the bottom of the steps was damp upon commissioning. after spending the day on the boat at the dock, I noticed it got more wet. Looked under the garbage can under the top step and noticed there to be...
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