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New post: Thought I would post my latest repair for those whose vacuflush may someday suffer a similar fate. So, I lost vacuum to the head system, seal at toilet itself was intact as standing water was held. Pump was functioning when head switch in the control panel was engaged but alas no...

Update. Had on hook for 2 hours today while I snorkeled around the hull breaking off barnacles from hull and props, all while tearing up my hands (gloves next time :) Fuel pump properly primed and starboard engine starts - Seems problem is fixed!

Thanks ttMott, I learn something each time I read your posts. This time the comments regarding the "centerfielder". I'll be sure to discuss this in detail with my installer. We already have plans for a charge controller, not sure about the APD. I'll take notes as I get closer to install...

In the article they don't discuss Lithium battery banks. LiFePO4 are more efficient and while not meant to replace a generator they provide a nice environmentally and acoustically favorable option. Also, they are starting to drop a bit in price, but just a bit. Here is nice article that had me...

That is weird for sure. Maybe try bicycle lock a loop of cable to base of aft table and tight enough that the pronged end can't be pulled through? Nice color scheme on boat ;)

New Topic: Symptom: Starboard 6.2 MPI Mercruiser Engine cranks but will not start. Situation: Would start on some days and not on others - until last week when would not start at all. Again, engine cranks so not a battery issue. New Fuel Filters as of Oct 2020. When starter toggle at helm...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ASSEM3A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 These are the lights I used for the courtesy lights (stairs). Yours may be different. Also, got these in blue but you can choose whatever color you want...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BLMMMJG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Just replaced my cabin AC with these candelabra LEDs. Works great! Pin lights replaced with these LEDs. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C8G7PUG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1...

Have used CF card of Great Lakes (West). Came with my Raymarine C70 installed on my 2005 Sundancer 300. I have no use for the card as boat moved to Gulf Mexico. Here is picture .. make offer.

All the folks I spoke with on our dock in Clear Lake Texas are using Zinc anodes for the brackish water we sit in, and most of us take our boats to Galveston and the Gulf. Will ask around some more and report back how my anodes hold up when I do a quick haul out later this year. On another...

Yes I did. Changed from Magnesium to Zinc. Purchased off of Amazon.

Thanks folks for all the help! Drives were sanded with 80-120 grit last month, then Primercon and Trilux 3 spray paint (3 cans e@). Props cleaned with 1/2 strength muriatic acid and painted with Petite prop coat (1 can). I'll post again in about 6 months to report on how well it holds up. Was...

Do you sand, prime and Trilux just the areas with corrosion? I have heard of cleaning props by dipping in acid wash - like you do a carburetor. Thoughts on that practice? Thanks.

Folks, I'm in the final stages of purchasing my boat .. SR 2005 300DA. Have this picture of stern drive and wondering if I should have them sanded, antifouled and painted while it sits out of water and winterized. Thoughts on whether this is a project worth doing? DIY or have marina do the...

I found that information on the Year & Model spec sheet. You can download one from the official Sea Ray website. Search for that site, click on owners tab, scroll down to resources and find your year and model. I would place the link but responding from my phone and it’s being finicky (or I’m...

Thank you all! This forum provides such a valuable resource. Very interesting about the Vinylester resins. I did look at the drives and they were a bit of a mess and have concern about the transom. Moving the boat down the list of potentials.

It was painted when new. Blue Hull, black on the bottom portion of hull.

Newby question here ... Looking at SD 300 boat that sits in lake water (no lift). Has not had bottom paint since bought new 2006. Bottom black lower portion of hull deteriorating but does not look terrible. Should I be concerned about the durability of a Hull that sits in such an environment...