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    Cost to install Koehler/Westerbeke Generator on Sea Ray 280/290

    Does anyone know an approximate cost to install a Koehler or Westerbeke 5k generator in a Sea Ray 280 or 290. I’m looking for a freshwater 2000-2007 Sea Ray 280/290 but several that meet my require have no generator. I boat in southern U.S. and not having a generator is not an option. Thanks...
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    What VHF antenna do I need for my Raymarine 260

    I broke my 8 foot Shakespear boat antenna and need help in buying a replacement antenna. My 1 year old Raymarine 260 VHF has AIS and Distress signaling. What should I be looking for in a replacement antenna and antenna wire. Thanks in advance for your help. Ralph
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    Engine stalls and only starts several hours later

    Thanks everyone for your insightful positive comments. You have provided me several Avenues of troubleshooting my engine problems. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with a novice mechanic. I would like to hand this over to a capable mechanic but my local guy says he’s at least 4...
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    Engine stalls and only starts several hours later

    Thanks cape cod cruiser. You are very intuitive. If I was a mechanic I wouldn’t be addressing this forum and I would have all the answers. I’m not so I so I try to get some ideas on troubleshooting. I wish I was as intelligent and knowledgeable as apparently you are then I would know exactly...
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    Engine stalls and only starts several hours later

    Engine turns over normally but does not start
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    Engine stalls and only starts several hours later

    I have a Sea Ray Sundancer 290 with dual 5.0 Sea Core engines and B3 drives. My port engine last Friday stalled while at idle. I wasn’t able to restart until the next morning. When I started the engine it ran for ten minutes and stopped again. wouldn’t restart. I just replaced the relays for...
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    Trailer Help

    I had a triple axle trailer with my Sea Ray 280 (8500 lbs) and my current Sea ray 290 (9200 lbs). They both pulled great on long trips (400 plus miles). Bought my last triple axle with electric over hydraulic brakes (12000 lbs) from Ace trailers in Gibson Fla new for around $7000. Terry the...
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    bad Elf GPS Integration

    Thanks Henry. Are you using the Bad Elf Pro ($129) or Bad Eld Pro+ ($229). How far offshore can you get a signal. Also any installation or other problems. How long have you been using. Thanks for the reply
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    bad Elf GPS Integration

    Is anyone using Bad Elf Pro, Pro+ to access GPS for non-cellular Apple/Android devices. I currently have an IPAD 2 that doesn’t have a cellular interface. I would like to have Navionics to backup my Legacy Raymarine E127 Multi Function Display without paying $600 plus for a new tablet. I...
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    Transducer Replacement - Part Number and Pricing

    Riptide III. My depth finder was working intermittently and finally stopped working. Not sure if my temperature also stopped.
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    Transducer Replacement - Part Number and Pricing

    Thanks everyone for all the good information. Ralph
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    Ray Marine Multifunction Display Software Update

    I have a 2012 Ray Marine MFD. I updated the software from 3.15 to 3.19. I’m trying to get the Navionics dock-dock auto routing capability. Raymarine says I need version 17 for this option and they suggested I go to a certified Ray Marine vendor. Does anyone have any tips on installing the...
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    Transducer Replacement - Part Number and Pricing

    mine is in the center of the bilge between the two engines and all the way forward in the bilge. Not too hard to get to but still a DIY challenge. I will probably have it done Another question does my transducer also control my speedometer? Thanks Ralph
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    Transducer Replacement - Part Number and Pricing

    Thanks Henry. I think mine is dual frequency, depth and temp. My understanding is that the speed is determined by the GPS, not entirely sure this is true. Is replacing the transducer a difficult job?
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    Transducer Replacement - Part Number and Pricing

    I need to replace the transducer in my 2008 SR 290 Sundancer. Does anyone know the part number or a good place to purchase. My local service center has one for $360. Is that a reasonable price or should I check on line? Thanks in advance. Ralph
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    New VesselView Mobile App Maintenance Faults

    Thanks everyone for explaining what I think is false positive for the engines. I think I might have a clogged pitot tube as my speedometer does not work. Ralph
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    Transducer Recommendations

    I’m having the same problems with my 2008 290 Sundancer so I will be interested in answers to your questions. Ralph
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    New VesselView Mobile App Maintenance Faults

    I just installed my new VesselView Mobile App and it is giving me two maintenance faults on both engines: 1. 702-24. Level sensor tank B. The input circuit for the sensor is above the valid limit. Tank level sensor is not working correctly 2. 451-25. Pitot pressure. The imput circuit for...
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