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Hello fellow boaters the season is right around the corner for us Illinois boaters. I have the original microwave still and it’s just not working that great it is a sylvania sh11050. What did you guys use for an exact size replacement? Don’t want to cut or modify any of the interior.

Lots of conflicting information online...Need DRY weight of 2004 Sundancer 280 with twins (Mercruiser 5.0 MPI). Generator, AC, 3 batteries. For lift purposes.

Hello group, You have helped me in the past as im a relative novice to boat mechanics so im coming back to the well... I have a 2001 Sea Ray Sunsport 280, twin 350 Mag MPI Mercruiser engines, mechanic maintained, oil change every year etc. So I had it put in on May 7th, drove it about 6...

I'm having an intermittent issues with the Starboard gauges and center shared gauge on my 2005 280 Sundancer with twin 4.3 MPI's. I was anchored for the day on Saturday. I was running the generator (runs on the same battery as the stbd engine) and it started just fine multiple times. I ran...

Hello new owner of a 2004 280 with 496 and Bravo 3. And new to this whole thread & forum thing also. Came from a 2002 Crownline 202BR. We purchased this boat in October 2020. This whole winter thing in Illinois sucks!! But was able to at least enjoy the sea trial with the boat in October and...

I just took delivery of my new (to me) 2011 280 Sundancer. The carpeting in the cockpit area is old and looking a little rough. A friend suggested I might look at some of the fake teak looking stick-down flooring. I think it has some give or padding to it. Has anyone here used this? If so...

We are new to the boating world and have researched the Sundancer 280 model...We were looking at a used 2003 or newer model. Does anyone have any advice on what to look for in that particular model? Any relevant advice is appreciated. Mike

Trying to figure out the best place to install a used Raymarine e80 on my '06 280DA. Any recommendations, pics or advice would be appreciated. It's bulky to install next to and slightly behind compass, but looks like it will block too much vision if I put it forward. Anyone install it and like...

It's been 10 years and it's time to replace the canvas on our 280DA. We've received a estimate of $4500 to replace the canvas which includes the camper rear, a new slant top, and higher quality front windows (3) (isinglass). Is $4500 in the ballpark or should we continue to shop around...

Looking at 2005 280 sundancer with twin 4.3 mercs, need to know what size weight boat lift, what spacing for lift bunks (assume a 4 post lift) and what size lumber(height/width/length) for bunks, any help is greatly appreciated...Thank you

Hello all I have a Sundancer 315 (European version of the 280) and for some reason I get water in the engine room (under the engine). The water is fresh water (I have tasted it, the best way to be sure). I can dry up everything. But after 3-4 weeks, especially if there has been a lot of...

Looking to buy 2003-2006 280 Sundancer ASAP. Finding many available in salty areas of the country. Am I safe buying one that has spent its life in saltwater? I'll be 100% freshwater on lakes and rivers. Thanks for any assistance.

So I am rebuilding all four of my trim cylinders on my Alpha I Gen II drives. They end cap on each cylinder was corroded, preventing the drive from moving downward. In re-assembling the cylinder unit, the Mercruiser service manual mentions a particular spacer that is assembled on the cylinder...

COMPLETE TWIN 4.3 Mercs with Alpha 1's from FRESH WATER, along with ALL parts of a 1987 280 DA. 400 original hours. Hull is totaled. It has serious bottom damage. Boat was not submerged. Includes Raytheon open array CRT radar, water heater and freshwater system, no genset. The only thing...

I finally did. I finally drilled two 2-1/4" holes in my gunwales. All the anxiety is finally over. And it was a complete success. I can see why there isn't one thread or post on this forum of anyone who has done it, it's not for the faint of heart. And Sea Ray made it difficult on the port side...

I have a complete camper canvas for a 280 Sundancer. This is the original Tan canvas and it is in decent shape. Two weekends ago we were caught in a storm which caused some minor damage, so I'm using this opportunity to change canvas configuration and color. We just don't use the camper...

I am a newbie looking for a boat and would really welcome any thoughts, suggestions and/or opinions. Here is my situation: I have a family of 4 – wife, 11 yr old son and 1 year old son (they will be closer to 12 and 2 by the time I get a boat for next season). Live in South Eastern PA, and...

Love my new boat!

My 2003 280 has a plastic box that the shower and AC condesate drain in to before the bilges in the box pump it out. The box is under the step at the cabin enterance. There is always about 1/4" of water under the box. The water level in the box is higher then the water level under it. I cannot...

Hi All! We are looking at two boats same exact price $44k approx. 2008 240 Sundancer 60 hrs 2002 280 Sundancer 490 hrs Having never owned a cruiser, what should a newbie do? :huh: We have 3 teenagers and 2 toddlers in our family. Most of the time the toddlers and 1 teenager/maybe 2...