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Some douchebag broke into my boat and stole my amps and sub. The owners manual (2007 270 SLX) seems to have conflicting information about the size of the sub. The owner's manual says both 10 and 8 inch. What is the correct sub size? It seems to be 10 inch. On to the tread title... I live in...

My Lewmar windless suddenly got significantly louder. Same sound in both directions. I cannot describe the sound but I do not believe it sounds like gears grinding. More like the motor got louder. Also, the windless does not appear to be slipping - no changes in how it pulls or releases line...

Wanting to purchase a wall mount garage Wet/Dry Vacuum for my slip. Thought being, I would mount it to a roof support column where the column is square metal (2x2 I think, maybe 1.5x1.5). Has anyone done this in the past? How did you mount to the metal support columns? I am thinking some...

Hello All, My boat (2007 270 SLX) is in the shop to have the Smartcraft Trim Sender Unit replaced. The job was suppose to take one day (yesterday) but the shop called and said they were not able to complete because they were having difficulty getting the computer to recognize the new trim...

In the video below it does sound like a tick. In person, it sounds more like a quick hiss. I search this forum and the interwebs, it seems like it could be either an exhaust flapper or an exhaust leak from the manifold. You may need to turn up the volume to hear the tick noise. The first one...

I like the equipment but think I can do a better job rewiring my current setup for better sound. Current Equipment: Head Unit: Sony CDX-H910UI Amp: Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-4 Sub: Rockford Fosgate 10" sub x1 Speakers: Rockford Fosgate 6.5 speakers x6 Two speakers are located in the bow. Two...

Checked the oil this weekend, little low. Started to add oil but stopped because I was concerned about the boat not being level on the lift (bow higher than stern - nothing obnoxious and very typical angle). Should the bow being higher than the stern be factored into dipstick level? If yes...

First off, I have read the owners manual and spent several hours this weekend playing with the unit. I also do ALL my boating at the Lake Of The Ozarks. That said, what is this unit buying me? I don't get it. All my gauges work (smartcraft and analog). What does this unit tell me that my...

Developed a split in a seam (see pics below). Figured the best way to get it fixed is to remove the seat cushion and bring cushion to fabric guy. Opened the engine hatch and found what appears to be several locking nuts that attach the seat. Couple questions. One, do the locking nuts on the...

Other forums have member build pages so figured I would start one here. Little bit about me first. I have been boating most of my life and started with grandpa and his 1981 Mark Twain (18 ft?). Then grandpa upgraded to a 1987 Sea Swirl (18ft) which he gifted to me in 2001. Ran the Sea Swirl...

Trying find a reasonably price mid aft cushion for a 2007 270 SLX. I believe the SR part number is 1854114 or 1854115. Called Marine Max (LOTO) said their part number is MM2443995 with a price tag of $514. Seriously, $514 for a small cushion?!?! Anyone know a source for this part other than...

Has anyone done upgrades to the 496 MAG to get increased HP and increased MPG? If yes, what have you done? Found a couple of websites: Chip Replacement (less expensive): http://www.magnumtuning.com/en/detail/dyno-boost-boat-performance-chip/Mercruiser/496-mag-mpi-375 Performance Parts (Crazy...

As the title indicates, I am looking for a good place to store a small toolbox. Thoughts?

Considering buying a 2007 Sea Ray 270 SLX w/ merc. 496 (275 hrs on the clock) and would like some advise. Price negotiation and trade value work has already be done. This will be my first used boat purchase and therefore it seems the next step is to do a HIN check. What HIN check service to...