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I need advice on how to repair leaking connections for the hot and cold water hose fittings on my 07 260DA. They are the 1/2" SeaFlex hoses with the black thumb flange type female connectors at each end. The hot hoses are red and the cold are blue. I've tried replacing the washers by going to...

I've got quite a mystery I'm hoping someone can assist with. My 5ECD was burning the # 6 fuse (Generator DC charging circuit) over the past several years so I recently replaced the DC Voltage Regulator which allowed it to start charging the batteries for a short time but it then stopped...

My 07 260DA has a water fuel separator and small fuel pump before the gas line enters the Kohler 5ecd's own fuel filter and onboard fuel pump. is this a Sea Ray factory setup? My friend's Monterey has no additional loop like this. the small outboard fuel pump recently failed so I bypassed...

Here in Vegas (Lake Mead) it can be 100 at midnight, so we run the Gen and AC all night. I have the battery charger on (OEM that came with the boat), but my 2 batteries are definitely low in the morning. With the blidge blower on as well - it's probably a pretty decent load. Could my battery...

Last year I overfilled my batteries and they leaked onto the bilge gelcoat leaving light brown stains Anyone ideas on removing the stains? It doesn't appear the gelcoat has been burned or damaged, just stained Thanks

I store my boat in dry storage next to Lake Mead in a spot that will never get below freezing. If I'm taking the boat onto the lake every 2 months or so in the winter, do I still need some type of winterizing done? (I've added Marine Sta-bil & a solar panel battery charger) I've only put...

I'm missing the bottom 2-3" off my Bravo III skeg due to damage from last year's wind storm on Lake Mead. The local prop repair shop has estimated $175 for the one-day repair while on the trailer including paint. Does this seem reasonable? Also, I haven't noticed any proformance or steering...

All my manuals are now being stored in a one gallon zip-lock bag. I did some searching (including the Sea Ray store) but couldn't find a nice manual storage case. Does anyone have a source?

I've got a mystery on my hands and would love some suggestions: Changed oil and oil filter along with spark plugs during off season and took her out this weekend. (Has 249 total hours) Genny ran great while I tested her out of water for 10 minutes with hose in strainer for cooling. Plenty of...

Does anyone have experience with the wear rate on one of these? My boat is trailered and used in fresh water only. I do put around 150 hours a season on the generator but wonder if the anode would be ready for replacement given it's not sitting in water at a dock year round. Thanks

I've heard Line-X makes a great spray on solution for a keel guard. Anyone heard of this?

I just received a gallon of 303 protectant ordered for my vinyl seats (People on these boards swear by it). it came with a brochure outlining additional uses. They say you can a use it straight on your gelcoat hull instead of wax or polish and it will protect from UV rays better and last...

We have a friendly Sea Ray dealer here, but it seems like the process for obtaining OEM boats parts are stuck in the 50's. The same was true when I had a Bayliner - the process seems VERY slow and somewhat unorganized. It this pretty much the case throughtout the industry? As an example, I...

Do I really need to replace the zinc on a Kohler 5e if it's only been in fresh water? Also, what is the procedure and location if it does need replacing? Thanks

Speaking to the MarineMax dealer shortly before they closed their Vegas store, I was loosely quoted around $3000 to install a windlass on my 260DA. I'd like to know if anyone had a dealer install one, and what it cost for a comparison. My boat didn't not come with a windlass from the...

This weekend was rough. Ran into an unpredicted wind storm Friday night on Lake Mead with my 260 DA. Winds were 50 + MPH and waves of 2 - 4 feet. We has the stern towards the shore with my bow anchor out with a good 6 to 1 rode in approx 40 feet of water. we usually end up in about 4 1/2 feet of...

I'd like to ask members what oil they typically use in their Mercruiser engines Synthetic? Mercruiser 25-40? Another brand, grade? Thanks

My fresh water tank has been filling extremely slow lately. Could it be related to the heat? Here in Vegas, it’s been 105+ for the last several weeks. Looks like the tank could be getting vapor locked. I see there's a breather hose that runs parallel to the larger fill hose - doesn't appear...

Would there be and harm / benefit in using Mobil 1 0-40 in my Kohler 5E generator? It takes less than two quarts to fill so the price isn't a problem. We live in Vegas so it's very hot right now and the gen runs all night. Thanks - the manual calls for 40 grade at our temps

IMHO, Health care should be handled like education. Every child can attend school without direct charge. We all pay for their education whether we have a child or not. The well-off and so inclined can choose to send their children to private school, but the still pay the same toward public...