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I have a 1990 sundancer with twin 4.3's it has started to have fuel issues with the starboard engine. It will normally start up easily and run great until I shut it down,lately when trying to restart it will run for a few seconds then shut down, after several mins of trying it will finally...

I am in the process of cleaning up my outdrives to repaint them. I am overwhelmed by the different recommendations on how to go about the process. I started out thinking I would go to bare aluminum as they have been neglected and thought it would be wise to start fresh. I used a small da with an...

I have no dash lights on my 90 270...they have not worked since i purchased boat last year. I am assuming turning on Nav. lights would turn on dash lights? if there is another way to turn them on could someone please share? Also would like to find a wiring diagram of the helm switches and...

Does anyone have experience with removing cabin panels on these boats? I need to remove the port side panels above the dinette area.Cant see any fasteners . If anyone has experience with this any info would be greatly appreciated.

I will be installing a new Garmin unit in my 1990 sundancer 270 da .I am looking for tios or suggestions on running the tranducer cable from the stern into the bilge area and up to dash. A garmin rep. at chgo boat show suggested NOT drilling hole through stern but rather run it up and over then...

Anyone stripping a 1990 270 sundancer..searching for a few hard to find parts . Need the padded dash that goes over the top of the gauges.

Trying to find the correct led bulb set up for the cabin reading lights on our 1990 sundancer? If anyone has info on this it would be greatly appreciated . The lightest I want to change have the push in and twist socket similar to the 1056 style bulbs on a car. Thanks.

Our 1990 270 da did not come with a swim ladder the original brackets are on the platform but I have had no luck finding the same original ladder. I purchased a 4 step collapsible style to replace the original . My question is what is the best way to secure it to the platform. Stainless lags...

I noticed today that I have no dash lights, boats new to me but I do recall having dash lights last year when I had it out . I see no switch for them, anyone familiar with the operation of them? I must be overlooking something? Thanks Royboy

Decided I needed to replace impeller on my 1990 sundancer with an Alpha 1 drive. I originally dropped just the lower part of the drive found a melted impeller housing, replaced entire thing including base. now trying to reassemble ...gave up on trying to slide lower half back onto upper just...

I have Hustler Aluminum 14x19 4 blade props. that came on my 270 da. I have no idea in the difference in prop sizes and material. Is this a good choice for my twin 4.3's ? They have a lot of lime and calcium build up...best way to safely clean them?. Thanks

I want to replace all the zincs on my alpha 1 stern drives, the kits I have found do not show one behind the prop , the gen 2's do show one there. I just want to double check that there was not one on the 1990 and older alpha 1. Also is zinc the right choice , boat will be in fresh water...lake...

The po of my sundancer installed a piece of plexiglass in place of the original glass on the sliding widow on the side of the boat. I would like to put in the proper glass . Has anyone tackled this repair and what is involved? where can I find the glass? Thanks Royboy

The fridge in my sundancer is rusting very badly, considering replacing. Reading forums I hear horror stories of the fridge not fitting through companionway door!. Anybody dealt with this on an older 270da?.

So this 1990 270 da is new to me. purchased from po last Sept, when I bought it all the canvas was in place I removed it for winter, tried to install today and cant get snaps fastened. I discovered two rods that have a button to allow it to collapse or extend.Does anyone know what the purpose...

First off let me say this is an invaluable site for new boat owners like myself! I would like to test run both engines in my sundancer 270 da before I put it in the slip for the season just to be sure it's starting and at least idling correctly.I am thinking of using a plastic 55 gallon drum cut...

I will begin detailing my 270 da shortly, wondering what the thought is on waxing the deck area? I know family and friends will be sitting,walking and laying on the deck. will waxing make it to slick? Also is there any type of all in one easy to apply product to make the exterior look good...

After winterizing the boat I had a half gallon of -50 pink stuff left. The temp dropped to -24 last night. I had set the left over outside to see if it would freeze, this morning its solid as a rock. Hoping I have not made a huge mistake using it. My unheated barn was 0 degrees this morning...

I have to replace the sb battery in my sundancer 270da. When I purchased the boat it had 3 new deep cycle batteries 1 overcharged and fried. My question is do I need deep cycle batteries for the engines or will a good quality regular battery do the trick? I know the deep cycle is best for the...

While pulling my starboard battery today I discovered the holding tank is leaking. Wondering if anyone knows if there a company offering direct replacements? Thanks!