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Original owner of a 2001 AJ: 5.0 BIII 240 HP: 2.20 drives and 3/3 22 pitch from the factory. Lost an engine at the end of last season so explored re power options - went with new Merc 383 strokes: a 480 hp to 700 hp upgrade. Knew a prop change was in order so managed to borrow a set of 3/3 24...

Similar problem with my 2001 290 AJ - twin 5.0 EFI B3s: problem getting progressively worse with port engine. Starter switch will not crank engine - holding the starter switch down and moving the shifter lever up/down through the neutral range - you can hear the switch clicking at the helm, and...

Thanks. I may give the P79 a try. Garmin's site made it sound like the P79 wouldn't shoot through a hull as thick as a 290 or 340, and the next in hull option is $$$.

Is the transducer you installed just for depth, or for a fishfinder as well? What transducer # was it? Thanks!

Lazy is right about the HP ratings, but if your boat is a 2000, you have 240 hp 5.0 EFIs (throttle body injection). My 2001 was "born" early in the model year and has those engines as well. The 5.7s of that era were also throttle body EFIs and rated at 260HP. When merc went to MPI (multi port...

That mounting kit from Defender looks pretty interesting. How does the material with the pins attach to the bottom of the hatch panels? I have to check out the 3M weather strip adhesive however. Seems like an inexpensive fix if it works! Thanks!

I'm having a problem with the "foil over foam" sound insulation that attaches to the bottom of the floor panels in our 2001 29 AJ staying in place. The large piece that is under the bilge access hatch is not the problem - it is held in place by screws through big washers. The pieces under the...

Did they ever determine the cause of the water intrusion?

EFI or MPI. Bravos or V-Drive?

I have 2001 5.0 B IIIs raw water cooled. Just replaced manifolds, risers, and elbows. Port sides are in the 90s and the starboard sides are 10 to 15 degrees warmer. Feel the hoses coming out of the t-stat housings to both sides. If the temps of the hoses are correct, then the blockage is...

My starboard tach has always been reliable, and the port tach has always been finicky. Playing with the cylinder select switch on the back has only been a temporary fix. I believe my sync gauge, and my ears, throttle levers, and fuel usage tell me I'm right.

2001 290 AJ. Originally tan canvas. Replaced this spring with black during the Great Lakes Boat Tops sale.

Boatpix caught us in SW Florida last year on our center console. Fantastic pics. Now I regret not purchasing the pics when they caught us on our 290 AJ in Nantucket Sound a few years back

Welcome to Cape Coral! Have a house in the SE on a 180 foot wide canal 10 houses from the river. Great place to boat. Was there 2 weeks ago and went to lunch via boat everyday. Parrot Key in Mantanzas Pass, Cabbage Key in Pine Island Sound for a "Cheeseburger in Paradise", Mucky Duck on...

Also posted in Sport Cruiser section. Has anyone flush mounted a C120 (or E120) in an older (2001) 290 Amberjack. Looks like it might just fit, possibly with a custom mounting panel (about 1/2 inch thick) to bump out the original dash panel's surface. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Hey Gary, Is it as foggy over there as it is in Falmouth right now???? Yikes! (the weather....I'm talking about the weather.....)

So when do the dogs start chewing stuff up? (you know: remote controls, etc!!!!) Such events really "spice up" the posts if I remember correctly!

Just received same PM. Wish these folks would just go away....

Have a 2001 AJ with 5.0 BIIIs. The 5.0s in these boats in 2001 were throttle body EFIs/240 HP. Comfortable cruise is 25-30 MPH at 3200 - 3600 RPM. I have seen a WOT of 43MPH with the bimini top up/radar arch etc. With 8-10 people on board, full tanks (230 fuel/30 water) you need trim and...

to be honest, I would be more concerned about the tide in the canal than through Woods Hole. The cans don't go under in the Hole and even though the >< configuration of the Hole can be a little confusing to a new-comer, assuming you have a decent chart plotter and a good paper chart you'll do...