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Hello~ I recently purchased a used radar arch for my 268. It's a little rough and will need some repair. I would like to paint it with urethane paint. How can I find the correct color? I already contacted Sea Ray. They said their records don't go back that far. If I take the transom door or...

I just replaced the Mercruiser 454 engine in my Sea Ray 268. Before I put it in the water I wanted to add a cooling system. I have a heat exchanger from a Crusader 454 engine (part number 97930). Can I make that work for my application?

i am looking to repair my bench seat. When can one find the correct green marine grade vinyl for a 1988 Sea Ray?

Hello all- My carbureted 454 I’m my 1988 268 needs to be replaced. The po had it replaced in 1996. I’m not quite sure what generation it is, other than it has a mechanical fuel pump. I found a low hour 454 MPI. Other than an electric fuel pump, will this be a “plug and play” type of install, or...

I thought I would post this request in the local area. My 268 Sundancer's 454 engine is now toast. The short story is the block is no good as it ingested a lot of saltwater. However the components are still in good condition. So. I am in search of a replacement 454 long block. I live in the...

I have a 1988 Sundancer with a Merc 454. It has run great all season. Today, we took the boat out with some friends for a boat ride. The boat ran well up the river, then when we got to open water I pushed on the throttle, the engine started to climb up in rpms and then the temp alarm went off...

My 454/Bravo II has 750 hours, 30+ years old, raw water cooled and recently started a rear main seal leak. With that I know I will have to remove the engine, so I thought for a "piece of mind" that I would just re-power her. I am capable of doing the job myself, although I would have to buy or...

I moved this question from the Classic forum... I have a 1988 454 carb engine. I will be replacing the oil pan on it. How can I find out which generation engine I have? I searched this forum and found that stamped steel valve covers indicate a "mark-4" or Gen IV engine version. Is that correct...

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I have the original 454 with 686 hours (carb.). It is always maintained. I did a complete tune up, and replaced all cooling lines before her splash this season. I did have an oil leak 2 years ago that turned out to be from the remote oil filter adapter. I replaced those seals as well. We've had...

I am not a fan of carpet on the floor of the cockpit deck. So I purchased some EVA foam deck material from ebay and changed the whole look in a few hours. The material should stand up to sun, hose off easily with no staining and it's got some cushion to it as you walk on it. I think it looks a...

Hello Folks~ I tried asking this question in the "Club Members" section with no reply so I will ask it here: I know that as a new Platinum sponsor, you receive a Tee shirt and a burgee. I am a Silver sponsor, but I want to purchased a replacement burgee as the one I have is tattered. How...

Hello All~ On my 454 with Bravo II drive I'm having an issue with the gear lube leaking out someplace. If I fill the reservoir and run the boat for an afternoon, the reservoir will be empty and the oil on the bottom of the boat. I've tries to trace it back to the transom and all looks and...

Hi All~ My wife & I like the size and style of our old current 268. She is in great shape. This fall we plan to reupholster the seat cushions in the cabin and cockpit. I have 680 hours on the original 7.4 engine. It still runs great, I just do not feel comfortable taking any type of long...

When I saw SJP's dash upgrade on his boat from last year, it made me realize how outdated mine looked. I contacted SJP and he gave me his CAD files and some help. Thanks SJP! As a Technology Education school teacher I have some equipment I am able to use, such as the vinyl graphics plotter...

On my 1988 454 w/ Bravo II raw water cooling engine, I removed the hoses on the sea water pump to replace the impeller. However, I forgot to label the hoses . There is one with 90 degree bend and one that goes to the outdrive. I think I have it right. I put the 90 degree bend hose on bottom and...

I was the boat show last month and there was a guy selling boat signs. He was selling them upwards of $200.00 each. I thought to myself, "I can do that". Here are my version of the boat sign....

Well, last January my wife & I purchased this 268 and because of family matters we only had it in the water for 3 weeks this past summer. During that time I noticed some water entering the bilge area. I thought that it was one of the bellows, perhaps a hole in one of them. After further...

On my 268 I have water weeping from the through hull transducer. I want to remove and reseal it. I've tried to get to it with a large adjustable wrench but it's not big enough for the nut size. I cannot get a pipe wrench to fit under the engine to the fitting. Does anyone have any suggestions...

I'm a school teacher who is spending time watching out the window as snow is falling sideways due to a snow day. I cannot wait to get outside and get her ready for spring. I thought I would take the time to share some photos of my vinyl graphics and pin stripe upgrade: Before and after of each: