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I did a short cruise last weekend and anchored about an hour and a half up river. Anchored for a while. preparing to return starboard motor would crank but not fire. Came home on one motor. I had a mechanic check it out and he told me it was the high pressure fuel pump. He said due to the...

...on my 2001 280 ss. Any thoughts on where to begin?

while fueling up last weekend a good sized wake hit us and pinched my gas cap under the dock rub rail. Chain snapped and it sank out of site before I could grab it. I tried 3 different caps from the marine store. No fit. Called Formula and they weren't much help. Found one from a dealer on...

The blower hoses that run up into the motor cover keep falling out when I raise the lid. Looking for recommendations for a reliable fix. (280ss)

While fueling up this weekend we took a pretty big wake. It caused my boat to rock and catch my fuel cap under the rub rail of the gas dock. It snapped the chain and bye bye gas cap. $80 plus for a replacement. Hard to find. Not going to use chain next time. Damn.

Trying to find replacement blade only for my 280ss. Auto shops are saying they are no longer made. Any sources out there?

Very excited to be going in the water tomorrow. First time on the new (to me) boat. First time at our new marina in Fall River. So many good and easy destinations from there.

I recently raised my outdrives to install skeg guards. I went to lower them yesterday and neither would go down. The pump(s) run when I operate the switches in the up position but no pump operation when the switches are operated to the down position. Thoughts.

We will be cruising out of the Borden Light Marina this year on our new (to me) 280ss. Can't wait. It's been a long winter.

I took delivery of my 280 ss about three weeks ago. I have never sailed her so I have never docked her. I noticed the lack of good fixtures to hang my fenders from. Do other 280 owners find the cleats and bow rails sufficient? Anyone using the after market hangars like the ones West Marine...

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Anyone have suggestions? Not a big fisherman but would like two rod holders. Pictures would be good. Thanks anyone.

Any special tricks to removing the rear bottom seat cushion? Must I disturb the insulation on the motor hatch cover?

I am taking delivery of my 2001 280 ss tomorrow. I have conflicting records that indicate that I have twin 5.7's or 6.2's. Can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to determine which I have?

I am taking delivery of a 2001 280ss. I am interested in an aftermarket alcohol stove for the ice well in the cockpit wet bar area. Anyone have suggestions for a nice fitting unit?