2005 sundeck 240 questions

[William Travis Harkins]

Just purchased the boat and have some questions:
1. Trim worked on boat until we loaded it up and it wouldn't work for a moment. Took it out today, week later, and the trim wouldn't go down. I can hear the motor but no action. The fluid is below min. so I'm going to add some tomorrow. I assume if that doesn't fix the problem then I need to move to pump. Has anyone changed out the pump and if so any tips, advice, and don'ts?

2. Seat cushion security? I've seen discussions and usually been about replacing the lost cushions after they have flown out. Has anyone figured out how to secure the seat cushions for trailering? I'm thinking of using catches. I'll post pictures. If anyone else has used something, will they post screenshots of the types latches or catches and of course ideas are welcome except tie down straps because we're classier than that, lol.

 

[Traillblazer]

I keep it simple. The front seats i just use a soft bungee from the grab handles to the front ski locker latch. The rear seat i just spin the front passenger seat around, slide it to the rear a little and push the bolster down to keep it tight in place. No issues.

 

[randmhall]

1) can't help you with trim, but I bet low fluid is the problemm. finding and mixing the leak will the be the second part of the problem.

2) I have only had 1 cushion problem, and that is the port side lounge cushion. Some people secure it bu trapping it with the bolster on the co-pilot hair, but I just put it in the restroom to be safe.