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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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

I have looked through all my owners manual and I can't find out much about the batteries. I currently have 3 batteries and my boat has dual GPS and Radar. It looks like the 3 batteries were OEM connected. Do I have a battery for each engine, port and starboard, and then the third battery is...

Where can I get engine keys and Salon entry door key for a 2008 Sea Ray 290? Thanks for your help as usual. Ralph

I replaced my impellers, cool fuel III filters (two per engine) and my serpentine belt. The port side was easy peasy and everything went back on perfectly. The Starboard side of course was a nightmare to remove the alternator. After I got everything replaced and started the engine I noticed...

My remote generator control in the Salon Power Closet stopped working. The selector switch on the generator is set to Auto. The light is on at the remote switch in the Salon Power Closet and only shows the generator hours. If I press the mode switch that should cycle through the menu settings...

My 290 Sea ray is kept on a trailer 5 minutes from a free boat ramp on Lake Lanier. Five or six times a year I take my boat and launch in salt water for about a week. I plan to remove my bottom paint down to the gel coat and not use any ablative or thin film Teflon paint. Any suggestions if...

My hot water heater was working fine several weeks ago. The only thing I can recall doing was I drained all the water out of my boat prior to trailering it. I'm not sure but I might have turned on the hot water heater with no water in the system so the heating elements are probably toast. I...

I’m replacing the plug wires on my SR 290 with 5.0 engines. I was at the boat this afternoon and accessing and removing the plug wires seems daunting. Does anyone have any tips for removing the plug wires? Thanks in advance Ralph

My 2008 SR 290 only has 260 engine hours and 127 generator hours. I got the impression that the water heater was seldom used. I have had the boat 1 year and use the hot water for showers and dish washing. I have had no problems until last week and now no hot water Any ideas? Is there a fuse...

Does anyone know of a good boat ramp around Key West to launch a 31 foot (Sea Ray 290). Alternatively one at Homestead or South Miami to be able to cruise the keys without too much motoring. Thanks In Advance. Ralph

is anyone using the Mercury Vesselview mobile app. Is it any good and how hard would it be to connect to my 2008 merc cruiser 5.0 engines Thanks in advance Ralph

Thanks again for everyone's comment about extracting a stuck pencil zinc on my generator Heat Exchanger. After seeing pictures of zinc left in the HE to deteriorate I will be removing my HE and remove the pencil zinc. Does anyone have any tips. It looks like the attaching bolts are easily...

I went to change the Zinc rod in my Kohler 5K generator. When I unscrewed the bolt the Zinc rod had broken off right above the screwed in bolt. I tried to move the Zinc but it is wedged in tight. It is impossible to apply any pressure to the stuck Zinc rod without taking off the complete heat...

I’m trying to find serpinetine belts for my two Merc 5.0 engines that are 260hp. I would like to get an automotive serpentine belt from Napa, Autozone or one of the other parts stores. Does anyone have a part number for these belts on my engines. Thanks in advance for your help Ralph