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Those look great, I assume you took the cushions apart to do such a nice job. Did the paint make that part of the cushion feel any different / hard ?

Thanks, I will check with a dealer. In the mean time I found this fuel consumption estimator. How does it stack up against what you all are getting on your boats ? https://www.boat-fuel-economy.com/mercury-mercruiser-3.0-181-fuel-consumption-us-gallons

You mentioned Sea Ray fuel burn charts for the 5.0L and 6.2L engines, could you please direct me to them, can't find them anywhere. Thanks

I assume you bought new outdrives also when you repowered with the 383s, in hindsight is the 2.00:1 drive correct for these engines or do you think the 2.20:1 would be better ? It's my understanding that 4 blade props create more drag, certainly with the B3 setup it's even more pronounced.

I know you have 4 blade props but perhaps the following recommended prop sizes from SRs prop chart for different sized engines might offer a clue. 2002 300DA T-5.0L MPI BR 3 ( T-260 PHP ) MCM STERN DR BRAVO 3 2.20:1 14.25"X 22" CUP BR3 RH 15.75"X 22" CUP BR3 LH 2002 300DA T-MX 6.2 MPI BR 3...

Great info thanks, what is your WOT speed with the 383's ?

Has any 280 DA owner ever added fuel capacity and if so how and where did you find the room ? The standard 100 gallons seems a little smallish. Also, how reliable have the Alpha drives on the 4.3L engines proven to be ? I am surprised SR went with such a weakish drive. How long have they lasted...

Hi Joe, welcome. I am shopping for a 300 DA and am considering repowering it with the 383/350 hp's also. According to SR these boats are rated for a max of 320 hp each side. Did you have any trouble with your insurance company getting them to cover it with engines that are slightly larger than...

Interested in hearing from anyone that has this engine in their SR. If so, what size boat do you have and how do you like them ? Are they powerful enough to get your boat up on plane quick enough, and what kind of efficiency are you seeing ? Thanks !

I'd be interested in hearing what is the biggest seas you've all had your 280 DAs out in ? How did the boat handle the waves and how fast were you comfortably able to go ? Thanks

That is not at all what I was referring to, you completely missed the point. And your comment regarding needing someone to "clean toilets and dig ditches" absolutely reeks of snobbishness. I know your kind, you are never wrong and your post doesn't even deserve a response.

You are exactly right. The flawed assumption of the wealthy is if they can make a lot of money then EVERYONE else should be able to do the same. The economic truth is there simply are not enough high paying jobs to go around for everyone and never will be. Then they revert to just pure arrogance...

I am looking to purchase a 280 Sundancer ( '01-'09 ) and really think the boat is one of Sea Rays best designs overall. My only concern is the helm seems a little tight, especially in the foot area. I was wondering if other owners noticed this enough to be a problem or if it's something I'll get...

I am wondering if anyone has repowered a 280 DA with Mercruisers relatively new V-6 250 hp I/O engines. Mercruiser makes the blocks for this engine at their own foundry and it supposedly performs as good or better than the Mercruiser V-8 260 hp, but weighs a lot less. If so I'd like to know how...