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  1. Craigalan

    NuTeak - 270DA

    Would love to hear some of your experiences with NuTeaking a 270 or similar sized vessel. Its a recent idea of mine, but would love to hear some positives and negatives from those who have already done so. If it happens, I would consider cabin, cockpit, and swim platform. Sent from my iPhone...
  2. Craigalan

    Yamaha f2.5 O/B

    Just a quick unpaid endorsement. I often see folks asking opinions about O/B for the dink. I recently purchased a Yamaha f2.5 and this little number is a tank, reliable, and sips gas. No complaints, starts every time, and is a light one-hand carry. So far, I would recommend it to anyone. My dink...
  3. Craigalan

    Broken Dipstick Retrieval (pics)

    Good to be back! See pics...my yellow handle broke off, now the dipstick is stuck down the shaft about a few inches. Anyone had this beauty of a problem? Any suggestions? Thanks to all!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. Craigalan

    Battery Beeps...

    2000 270DA Merc 7.4 350 Hi CSR friends. So, Im almost positive that I used to hear a beep or two when switching my battery switch from OFF to BOTH. However, I am no longer hearing these beeps. Both batteries seem to be operational still. Is this a potential issue or am I going batty? Sent...
  5. Craigalan

    Bilge Issue...see Pic

    2000 270DA. 350 7.4. Anyone ever see this? I dipped a rag and it looked brownish/clear, not oil like and doesnt have a motor oil smell. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. Craigalan

    BIII drive lube use...

    CSR. I noticed that my drive lube is now below the fill line. It was full at beginning of season. Does the BIII maybe use a little more lube than a single prop? I see no evidence of oil in the bilge, nor any trails on water in any circumstance. I will fill today and monitor closely. Anyone else...
  7. Craigalan

    Do these Remove?

    2000 270DA Anyone know if the back cushions unscrew and can be removed? These water stains are unacceptable. So far, I cant seem to locate how to remove them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. Craigalan

    Check out these leaks...pics

    So, on the great lakes we have had about 2 weeks of solid rain. Today, I noticed these two leaks...(starboard side headboard in front cabin, and at bottom of stairs.) In my investigation, I noticed my horn (which is located foredeck starboard side) sounds muffled, perhaps waterlogged, and the...
  9. Craigalan

    Engine Thud...see story below

    2000 270DA. Merc 7.4 So, I went to start my engine today...did not start and I heard a thud. Tried again, same thing...no start and a thud. I then noticed that my curious 2.5 year old toddler had pushed this red button down to "off" on my throttle. I pushed the switch up to "run", tried to...
  10. Craigalan

    Bimini Tops at Speed

    2000 270DA Running on plane with Mid/Aft or both bimini tops up. Is this ok, or a no no for any reason? Anyone do it, or have had complications because of it?
  11. Craigalan

    Anyone ever solve this issue...? -vinyl question

    Anyone know of a way to delay this from the inevitable? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. Craigalan

    Lets see some Great Lakes boating pics 2015!!

    Had to post this magic moment of me and my good buddy just off Presque Isle in Erie last night.
  13. Craigalan

    Vacuflush Filter Change question

    2000 270DA - Sealand Vacuflush Wow!!! Massive pungent smell coming from somewhere when we flush. My first thought is I will try to change filter. Here are some pics. Are these available in most marine stores, or is this an online buy? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. Craigalan

    Perko Lense Help...with Pics!

    CSR, I had some help earlier trying to find the right replacement lense, but it is not an easy task to ID the exact lense I need. Need a starboard foredeck Nav light lense. 2000 270DA. See pics...
  15. Craigalan

    Great No Drill Cupholder Solution

    Just one man's experience. No affiliation with any company. Was looking for some extra cupholders in rear cockpit of a 2000 270DA. Came across a suction cup company names SeaSucker. Excellent product, and Im able to move it anywhere. Solid construction and superb suction. Ours holds 4 large...
  16. Craigalan

    3 questions that came up today...

    Hello CSR! Already a fun season and Ive only been in 2 days. 2000 27DA. These questions came up today. Basic, but Im still learning powerboats. 1) My rig appears to only have a Starboard blower. Blowing strong, but only out of starboard vent. Is this common and adequate? 2) After hooking up to...
  17. Craigalan

    Sunbrella Bimini Wrinkles

    Just curious on this...we put up our bimini today and it was quite wrinkled. Will the wrinkles eventually flatten out with routine use, or do people actually iron the canvas out?
  18. Craigalan

    Quick Detailing Survey

    CSR!! Welcome to the season. Mine starts today. I am looking into a one-time Spring detailing...wash, buff, wax...etc for my 270. Exterior only. I am getting a huge range of estimates from 100.00 to 600.00. The boat is in great shape and has some light dirt, sap, and dust from the storage and...
  19. Craigalan

    Zodiac Cadet > Now Made in China

    Hi CSR , Just an FYI for those considering a Zodiac Cadet. I just had a wonderful exchange with Stephan, who is the top dog at Defender. Starting in 2015, Zodiac has officially moved their Cadet line to China...no longer France. And even more ****ty...they will now be party glued and partly...
  20. Craigalan

    To those with Weaver Davits

    2000 270DA A few questions for those with Weaver Davits... 1) when dinghy is in place, do you still have access to your swim platform, at least enough to board vessel through transom door? 2) for kids swimming from platform, how much of a Toe Stubber are they? 3) Any regrets, or do overs you...
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