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I replaced the master cylinder on the 31 yo trailer with new unit. They matched up perfectly. BUT, I want to be sure that all is working as it should be. I've bled and bled and bled and it still takes two strokes to get good brakes. I'm wondering if the rod should be adjusted a bit? Anybody...

Never had a throttle cable off or apart. My Merc manual doesn't show a diagram or anything, just how to adjust it at the transom. The engine bay hatch fell onto the motor on the 260DA and bent the shaft part that connects to the carburator. I straightened it some but it still binds and won't...

Spent most of last Sunday laying across the engine dangling my upper torso upside down to replace the fuel pump on the Dancer. This is not something I'd enjoy doing again and definately not something I could imagine doing bobbing up & down in the water (it was on the lift). Is there a better...

http://www.wkdzradio.com/pages/9733134.php Another maritime accident. No real details yet. She's passed under before, maybe missed the main channel and tried to go under a lower span? At least no injuries as far as we know.

Looking through the pictures forum I see you ocean boaters with runabouts etc that pull right up into the surf and beach the boat. Some nose in, others a long side and some have the aft in. How do you do that or know where to do that? Seems like there's not enough water there to get that...

My brother and I are taking the kids to the Keys next April. We'll leave our boats at home but plan to rent a center console 18-20' to play around in, snorkle etc. Probably at Big Pine Key. We (kids & all) grew up on the water and around boats. For me, thats about 35 years. Problem is, even...

I know some folks use the railing as their FM antenna. What's the proper way to do that? Does it matter which co-ax wire you connect? And what do you do with the other? Figured there was already a thread on this but I can't find one. Thanks.

I have two bulbs left to replace on the 260DA before everything is finally LED. Problem is the last two applications are in tight spaces. Anybody know of a vendor that has "short" 1142 base bulbs? The standard size is a hair too tall. These go in the anchor lights at the transom and on the...

I have two bulbs left to replace on the 260DA before everything is finally LED. Problem is the last two applications are in tight spaces. Anybody know of a vendor that has "short" 1142 base bulbs? The standard size is a hair too tall. Thanks,

We're planning on heading down to the Florida Keys next spring and I'm trying to do my homework early. Want to take the kids snorkling. Years ago I went but have no idea who the comapany was now. Can anyone recommend some good charter boats or areas? Open to all ideas. We'll be down by Big...

We have a port-a-pottie head, self contained. It may be as old as the boat as there are no rebuild kits for it available anymore. I removed it and cleaned it out well this winter and want to make it last. From searching the forum it looks like I need to spray some silicone on the rubber seals...

I have the forward hatch off the 260DA. Its the plywood version with teak trim around the edges (1982). I've removed the teak (half off anyway) and painted the board. The teak was held on with somesmall staples and maybe some glue. What do you all recommend reattaching with? can I just reglue...

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=59-3264 Anybody had experience with these? Do they help any? Like do they perform as claimed, ie more air, smoother flow etc etc which = more hp & efficiency. Just curious if they are worth the money or just for looks and the feel better...

The old Motorolla Nautilus is not sending and while it could be just the mic I got to thinking that IF we replaced it, would we put it back in the same place? Right now it is mounted down below (on the 260 DA) on a bulkhead but within reach of the helm (though not convenient). The 240 WE radio...

I'm a mechanical kind of guy and not the best at electronics unless it can be done with a simple voltmeter... Two Questions: The stereo has two sets of speakers. When one pair quits all of the sudden, that would have to be the radio right? I mean both wires and speakers won't stop at the...

I'm a mechanical kind of guy and not the best at electronics unless it can be done with a simple voltmeter... Two Questions: The stereo has two sets of speakers. When one pair quits all of the sudden, that would have to be the radio right? I mean both wires and speakers won't stop at the...

I need to replace the bulbs in the navigational lights. I know the mooring bulbs are 90s. Are the running lights and transom light 90s too? Thought maybe somebody would know with out me having to take everything apart twice. Thanks,

Spent the long weekend on Dale Hollow with kybishop. Cooler than normal but still a good time. Our 1982 260 DA turned 1500 hours while we were out running around. Will post some pics soon. Hope everybody else had a good one too.

We were heading up towards Wolf River Marina Saturday when we came across the scene of a boating accident. A small open bow was sitting upside down, paralell to the shore just a few feet from the waters edge. http://www.wsmv.com/news/24893862/detail.html Apprearantly seven aboard were out...

This looks like its made from treated lumber? Somebody wanted a hard top real bad... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/26FT-SEA-RAYS-SRV260-W-TRAILER-RUNS-GREAT-NO-RESERVE-/190418252386?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item2c55cff262