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    Some Sea Rays at Treasure Cay Abacos

    Strolled the dock and here is the SR fleet at Treasure: and of course, this is the 'I caught a big wahoo" flag flying -- the big 100+lb star of hooooo mr. hoo coming aboard
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    Telluride, CO

    Anybody familar with this place? Want to know where a nice place in town to stay Hotel Telluride--anyone know of this place? Any recommendations? Friend wants to do some hiking this summer and although it pains me greatly to leave das boat and go climbing with both our war...
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    Potomac River questions

    Looking for some planning advice on a trip to DC from the Bay Are there any no wake or slow go zones on the Potomac from the mouth up to Alexandria? Looks like the river is big enough to not slow down for oncoming traffic or passing traffic? Do you slow on keep it on plane? At...
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    Swim Platform with stowable chocks

    I thought i saw an ad in a boating magazine about the company that supplies lifts to Sea Ray. I heard the chocks are stowable (flush with the platform) Does anyone know the name of the company and if i got this right with the stowable deal? Thanks......John
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    Marina, Captain, and close to airport

    Would like to spend the month of September in Chesapeake and home base my boat there for the month. Need a 70 foot slip, 18' beam and 5 draft. Ideally, I would like something that is close to a small airport, and would also hope to find a captain close by for part time use. Should I call...
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    Restaurants on the Water near Charleston

    Totally new to the area--at Bohicket Marina at Seabrook. Made a few trips on the ICW to Charleston to the City Marina. Was looking for some restaurants along the way and surprised to not see many. Charleston Crab house was on the cut but not much docking space at all. Charleston is...
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    Charleston Marinas

    Looking on bringing my boat up to Bohicket marina in early April and staying for 6 months. Thought that would be it, but talked to someone near Beaufort and they spoke very highly of Lady's Island Marina. Not near Seabrook, but he said that location is much better than Bohicket Wondering...
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    Did you see the 460 DA on yachtsalvage?

    http://www.yachtsalvage.com/Listings/YS074107.htm from the listing:: General Description One of the largest American-built mid-cabin cruisers on the market, the Sea Ray 460 Sundancer is an impressive yacht with a rakish profile and luxurious accommodations. Sea Ray's interiors are among...
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    Survey without an engine analysis?

    Broker's advice: Do the boat survey without an engine analysis. The CAT diesel engines are still under warranty and only have 150h on them with an in service date of April 06 and a full warranty for two years (expires April 08). Broker reasoning was that an engine analysis was necessary...
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    buy USED but lock-in a trade in price for NEW

    Never bought a new boat, always used. But, this weekend going to visit the dark side and see some Tiaras. The new boat has just been released from production and the dealer offered me this deal. Lock in a price for the new boat and then get in line and wait for that production release...
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    Wiring Diagrams 450 DA

    On a '96 450DA, got a question on the wiring diagrams. Does anyone know of drawings to tell which of the numbered/color coded wires go to their respective tabs on the electrical switches on the instrument panel. For instance, on the first switch, FWD Bilge, there are 3 wires, and is there...
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    Window screens/Cockpit carpet on 450 DA replacement

    Anybody replace their screens on the windows and if so, any tips ? Source for the screens? also, want to replace the cockpit carpet. I work with an upholstery shop and i think they can do this, but don't know if there are any special considerations with this replacement. I know the fit...
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    3126 CAT engine won't start on 450DA

    Put my 450 DA in the water yesterday and could not start the starboard engine unless i held down the emergency stop. Also, enigne would not run unless you held the emer stop switch down. I recall last fall, when i took it out, i could not start the starboard engine (weak battery) so we jumped...
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    Night Boating and Use of NVGs.

    Asked this over in boatered and thoght i would post it here too. Got a question for those of you who boat at night--dont do any of that now--use to in the late 80's ( no chartplotter, radar or anything back on Lake Champlain, and had a great time). Would like to know if any of you use...
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