The safest way is to haul the boat. That said, you can remove the inlet hose and install some kind of plug while you remove the pump to replace the impeller. The challenge will be removing the plug and re installing the hose while water is pouring in.
You are probably limited on room where...
I live near Charleston SC, but keep our boat in Beaufort SC. You can boat year round here. I enjoy the "winter" months, as boat traffic is reduced as well as the bugs. Charleston can be a busy area, but either north or south is beautiful scenery with plenty of quiet anchorages. I prefer to be...
I like reading these threads. It shows you are at least thinking about a back up plan should the worst ever happen. Any preparedness is better than nothing, and your ditch bag will and should vary depending on where you boat. Coastal/inland boating don't necessarily need the same items as...
I called and ordered new visors and side curtains for my 290. Very helpful, easy to deal with and manufactured and delivered in 2 weeks (tomorrow). Happy customer here, and 25% off helped!
i own a 97 290 with a single 383 magnum/bravo 3. (Sadler's old boat, for those that know him). I am happy with this combination. The boat handles well, planes easily, and gets 1.7 mpg at a cruise speed of about 28 mph. The 383 is lighter than the 7.4, with more power and torque, and the fuel...
I have a 97 290 with a 2014 mercruiser 383 stroker. It recently started missing/runing rough-worse when warmed up. The alarm would sound one beep intermittently.All gauges normal. I do not yet have a scanner-may have marina scan system for me. I plan on checking all wiring/grounds this weekend...
I also have the manual home with me if you need anything from it. After re reading you posts, i am sure its an overheat situation and the temp sensor is shutting it down. Your exhaust should be warm/hot in 4 minutes. With it running. follow the hoses and feel-when you find the cold hose you know...
I found 1 clogged with salt/sediment. the other was clean. I just removed both hoses then unscrewed the brass elbows and cleaned them out. If you water output is not getting hot, you have a blockage somewhere. Sounds like the temp sensor is doing its job and shutting the genes down to prevent...
I have a 97 290 with the kohler.I had a similar issue last year-it would run for a few minutes then shut down, After testing all the sensors, I traced the problem to a clogged brass elbow in the manifold, If you have a temp gun, check the running temp of the 2 hoses coming from the manifold. If...
A little insight from a former coastie. I have never seen or heard of dye being used. Doesn't mean things haven't changed since I got out. They do have the authority to check any space that is large enough to hide a person in the interest of officer safety-this gets them any where on the boat...
I had the same decision with my old boat. Crack in lower housing. I was able to find a SEI unit for $750-which is the way i was thinking of going-just be aware they will not warranty any Alpha unit behind a 454 (or anything over 300 hp). In the end, I bough a bigger/newer boat!
Congrats. Just keep in mind that being a 1986, this boat will probably require some work/maintenance. We bought a similar boat in November-88 Sorrento 25 DA with 200 fresh water hours. I have since put over 125 hours on it and really enjoy the boat. That being said, check all the zincs, and the...
I see you are in Charleston. I have an 88 Sea Ray Sorrento DA with the 454-but came with the Alpha drive I think the Bravos started around 1990. Mine is a Gen 1. She moves pretty well, and quickly planes for her size-that 25 footer is really almost 30 feet with built in swim platform and bow...
We purchased our boat recently and there was no shower head on board. The head has a shower curtain and drain in the food that goes to sump pump for overboard discharge. Does anyone have any idea what the original shower attachment looked like? I know it is supposed to attach to the faucet in...
I'm replacing my dash switches on my 88 Sorrento DA. I would like to find a wiring diagram of the dash and switch panel. As she's almost 30 yrs old, there have been some splices and such that I plan on repairing properly. If anyone has wiring diagrams, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in...