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Sounds like the pump shut off may not be doing it’s job. Are you sure there may not be a leak somewhere that is causing the pump to stay running? I once had a small leak from a fitting in the bilge that caused mine to run un5il the tank was empty.Hello, last weekend new issue came up. Water pump wont stop unless switch it off in cockpit dash. It's pumping water, as suppose, but wont stop when close tap. I suspect there is some relay on head of pump where cable connects. Thanks
I believe there is a internal switch that should shut the pump off at about 50-55 psi. I don’t think that is a replaceable part.99% sure, its not leaking anywhere. I can hear by sound, its getting louder and louder, trying hard, when I shut taps. That's why I am leaning to part in your reply "the pump shut off may not be doing it’s job". I can take out pump of course, but what I am looking for next? Thanks
Has anyone installed a Lowrance Hook Reveal 7" in their 280 DA? I'm leaning hard toward this unit. Looks like it will just squeeze into that area in the middle just above the wheel. Would love to see some pics of your Chartplotters in your 280 DA (besides the ones that have already been posted)
After my first couple of months of ownership of this vessel I'm so happy with it so far. Thanks to search I've found how to do everything I've attempted to do. I believe I've finally gotten all the critical filters & fluids changed. Only thing I'd change in this boats design as of now is the fuel tank. 100 gals with twin 5.0's is a bit tight but it won't be a big issue on our current lake.
Easy to see why this model was so popular. It's checks a lot of our boxes for sure.
Hi Friends,
I have a question regarding the throttle box/binnacle for a 2001 280 with twin 4.3's. I brought the boat in for service because shifting was becoming increasingly stiff. As expected they told me the throttle-box/binnacle needed to be replaced. However, the version that the boat has is no longer available to purchase from mercury. They are saying I need to upgrade to the "Gen 2" version of the throttle box and also replace the cables. The quote they gave me was over $5,500.00. Feeling like I may have been getting fleeced, I went ahead and called another shop who said they could do the same thing for 1800.00. Have any of you ran into this situation with upgrading to the next gen mercury throttle box and cables? I want to make sure the lower quote (although it came from a reputable shop) is indeed accurate. I must say it does look a lot more modern compared to the original. Any help is appreciated.
Texomakid,
I have a 2001 280DA. When I got it, the previous owner had installed a Lowrance Hook 7 in the center of the dash.
The system works very good and is easy to use but was getting outdated.
I liked the Hook 7 so much, I fabricated a bracket from stainless and mounted a Hook2 7 beside it. I can remove the Hook 2 very quickly for storage.
Now I can run with dual chartplotters, one zoomed out and one in close, or dedicate one to sonar and one to charting.
No gauges or instruments are blocked. No issue with the throttle cables. I only had to drill two 1/4 inch holes in the console in front of the throttles for the bolts/backing plate to hold the bracket.
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Nice set up. Yeah I shouldn't have any issue flush mounting the Hook 2 Reveal 7. Appreciate the pic. Helps more than you know.
Has anyone installed a Lowrance Hook Reveal 7" in their 280 DA? I'm leaning hard toward this unit. Looks like it will just squeeze into that area in the middle just above the wheel. Would love to see some pics of your Chartplotters in your 280 DA (besides the ones that have already been posted)
After my first couple of months of ownership of this vessel I'm so happy with it so far. Thanks to search I've found how to do everything I've attempted to do. I believe I've finally gotten all the critical filters & fluids changed. Only thing I'd change in this boats design as of now is the fuel tank. 100 gals with twin 5.0's is a bit tight but it won't be a big issue on our current lake.
Easy to see why this model was so popular. It's checks a lot of our boxes for sure.
Hi Again Folks ... I am looking into another 280DA, this one is a 2001. It is fresh water cooled, windlass, camper canvas, carpet, genny with AC-heat, online interior photos look to be very clean. It has twin 4.3 MPI Alpha 1s. These 4.3s are a 6 year old pre-power that show 340 hours on each. Genset hours unknown. Can any of you offer any advice, and what questions need to be asked of this boat vs the other I am considering (see post on Sept 1st) that had 900 hour 5.0 B3s? If you were buying this boat, what would you be thinking the motors need? Thanks in advance for any feedback you're able to offer.
Thanks Jay ... Survey's are the plan. But in general, assuming equal maintenance ... would you prefer twin 4.3s with 340 hours since new re-power in 2015 ... or twin 5.0s with 900 hours since new in 2006? Both boats have FWC systems.