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The Lowrance VHF LVR-880 is NMEA 2000 compatible. Problem is, when connected to a GPS source (chartplotter, GPS antenna) on NMEA 2K, the radio drops off the network after about 15 minutes. If you turn the radio off/on, the GPS data is back, but again is lost. I called Lowrance about this and the...

Signed the paperwork today for a 1999 310 DA inboard! Traded by 1998 290 as part of the deal. Goodbye outdrives and hello inboards, generator, and more headroom. The boat has been kept in a covered slip so it is in great condition. Of course now I have V8's and two fuel tanks instead of my gas...

Finished installing Lowrance Broadband Radar to replace old Raytheon R10 CRT unit. Also installed electronic compass so I can overlay radar over chart on my HDS-7 display. Install of new unit was very easy as I was able to pull new wire to dome as I pulled out the old wire. Of course Sea Ray has...

Well I don't think any of the big Sea Ray boaters in the forum are going to be able to top me when it comes to steering a really big boat! I just got back from a Distinguished Visitor embark aboard the aircraft carrier George HW Bush at sea in the Atlantic. And as the picture below proves, I...

I was warming up my engines today and the sync gauge broke. Needle went all the way over to the right side and seems to only respond to changes from the starboard engine. My question is: How is the gauge wired? I'm assuming it is fed off the two tach gauges? Or does the wiring come directly from...

As has been posted on this forum before, some owners have had the linear actuator that opens the windshield vent fail. Mine went out last year. It would extend out, but once retracted, it would not work. Seemed to be a problem with the limit switch. I had seen various posts about these units...

I have the tan with white "shade" cabin reading lights in my 98 Dancer. The white part has a square clear piece inside in the front. What and how do you remove to get to the bulb? Tried gently pulling on the shade but nothing happen. Thanks for any insight.

Just ordered a sunshade for my boat and Great Lakes Canvas is having their 20% off sale till the end of March. So if you need new canvas, act quickly and save a few bucks!

I went into West Marine this afternoon as I had a $15 coupon and free catalog offer. While there I looked at Hydrocoat paint. The price was 139.99. While trying to figure if getting it with $15 off was almost equal to mail order, the store manager came up to me. He asked if I was going to buy...

I need to replace my 12 year old anchor/chain windlass rode. The line (3-strand) is fraying and has gotten stiff. I was wonder how others feel about 3-strand vs. 8-plait nylon? Seems the 8-plait would run through the windlass easier and not hockle. Thoughts please!

Well I have a new 1st mate for the coming boating season. He is an English Springer Spaniel that is currently 5 months old. Can't wait to introduce him to the boat this Spring. I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a doggie life jacket? Seems there are a few different ones out there...

Yesterday I made a trip across the bay to a popular hangout on the upper bay, Fairlee Creek. When it was time to leave, I pulled the anchor up using the cockpit windlass controls. Everything seemed normal. I started to weave my way through the many anchored boats and people started calling to us...

The actuator for the windshield vent on my 1998, 290 has stopped working. I removed it and the problem seems to be with one of the internal limit switches. If I screw the rod out about a 1/4 inch, it will extend and retract fine. I went to the Werner Electric website and found a cutaway diagram...

I was wondering how often you clean your flame arrestor(s)? And if so, how?

One year old Achilles LT-4 7'3" hypalon inflatable. Only used about three times. Includes oars, pump, floorboards, seat, and motor mount. Registered in MD so ready to go with a small outboard. (Outboard in picture NOT included.) $400 (Will consider reasonable offers!)

I'm thinking of moving my boat from current location to someplace else in the upper bay/Middle River area. Not only looking for reasonable priced slip, but current marina requires use of their repair services at $80/hr labor. Would like someplace that I could have choice of repair and other...

Some of you may recall my previous post about plans to refinish the wood steering wheel on my 98 290. Well now that the season is over and she has been put to bed for the winter, I wanted to remove the wheel last Friday after Thanksgiving. I removed the SR hub insert and discovered a very rusty...

Everything I have read about changing drive oil says to just let the oil drain out of the drive into a pan. This got me thinking. Can you take the fitting and hose on the container pump you use to fill the drive and connect it to an oil extractor you use to remove the crankcase oil? This would...

I have the wood style steering wheel. The previous owners must have left the dash exposed to the weather and sun as part of the finish is coming off the steering wheel and a small area of exposed wood has turned gray. My plan is to remove the wheel and refinish it over the winter. I was...

While in the engine compartment today, I notice that the hot water outlet hose (red) on my water heater was leaking at the Whale Quick Connect elbow. Looks like the "ring thinghy" that is around the hose as it enters the fitting is pulled up more than on the cold water in fitting and thus the...