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well i have good news, i fixed the bilge pump float switch. inline fusible link wire was correded. after that i completely dried out the bilge, i mean bone dry!!!!. then got a flash light did a head stand and waited. a slow stream of water coming from the drain plug. hopefully it just needs to...

1986 25 FT sundancer I have had the boat in the water since the begining of june and never had a problem with it taking on water at all, and i have spent a lot of time on it until recently due to health issues. So for 3 weeks i have not checked on it, but wasn't worried. Went there this past...

B. break O. out A. another T. thousand :smt021

Well i just talked to the broker and he's going to cover 1/3 of the bill. Far more than i expected. The boat is being picked up within 2 weeks so they can have it done before the busy season here in michigan. Now i need to coordinate the fiberglass guy with the mechanic. I decided to hire some...

on the brighter side of things i contacted the broker i purchased the boat from (in 2008) and surprisingly he is going to help with the cost of the motor repair, how much is yet to be discussed but even if its $1.00 im better off then i was a week ago. His estimate for the repair from the...

Re: what to do know? I never checked into an insurance claim, did not think they would cover something like that. I just fiqured pull the boat and store it so i can use the winter to save for the motor, which is what i've done The engine i plan on getting is a remanufactured jasper marine...

1986 25FT Sundancer Single 5.7 Merc. Not sure what to do know! Bought this boat in '08 and it has been one big headache since. First i made the mistake of not having a survey done and after using the boat for a few weeks discovered the owner did a good cover up job on some rotten wood in...

Im getting ready install a new bow window hatch on my 86 sundancer. The replacement i bought is a taylor made, my question is it came with a foam seal and what im not sure of is do i need to use any sealant with the foam seal or will seal be good enough to prevent any leaks.

1986 25Ft sundancer looking for ANY suggestions My boat always starts but sometimes in gear. There is most likely something wrong with neutral safety switch, but why is it not not going in neutral when i push the button on the throttle control.

I'm Not Looking To Up The Resale Of The Boat. Just Want To Make It More Enjoyable. It Only Holds 5 Gal. Currently, Which Isn't Alot When Your Out With A Group Of Friends. Not To Mention It Cost $10.00 Per Pumpout No Matter What Size Tank You Have. I Recently Replaced The V-Berth Cushions, Foam...

1986 25ft Sundancer I'm Looking To Convert My Pumpout Porta-Potti To A Manual PUmp Toilet With A 13 to 20 Gallon Holding Tank. I Have Removed My Hot Water Tank Which Is Where I Plan On Putting The Holding Tank The Bathroom And Where The Holding Tank Will Be Mounted Are on The Same Side Of The...

not sure, need to peel a little area away to see.

finally got a pic

I appreciate everyones advice, still not sure if it is something i want to do myself. Plus there is a lot of other minor maintenance i can do myself. On the other hand the only way to learn is by hands on experience. Any one know a fiberglass guy in the metro detroit area. What kind of price...

1986 searay 25 sundancer some things i am not sure of are 1 what is inside the close offs 2 how to work with fiberglass/resin 3 what is going to support the new wood where it meets the exsisting wood, transom & side hull (do i overlap the new pieces with the old for support)

transom is in good shape. stringe are good as well just need some advice on what materials needed to fix and what steps to follow or some opinions on how to fix

here is a rough drawing to help boat is still shrink wraped cant get any pics

my plan is to cut out just the areas that are rotted and insert a new piece of plywood can anyone recommend a how to book or video on repairing this rotten bilge wood. never done anything like this before

i own a 1986 25 SD, there is a problem with my steering wheel. it is loose, you can move up,down,side to side. i took of the center cap so i could try to tighten it, but i think the threads for the bolt are stripped. it will not tighten or loosen. can someone explain to me how it is assemblied...

Re: is this bad there was a survey done on the boat in 2007, but anyway i was at the marina all day yesterday but forgot take a picture, i will try explaining what i am talking about a little better. the wood that is rotted are basiclly shelfs sea ray installed in the engine compartment on each...