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My '09 260SS with Volvo 8.1 plus DPS drive slowly lowers while underway. I trim it so it doesn't porpoise or plow, but then it slowly returns to the full down position. I tried to locate the pump housing to see if it was low on fluid. But I kinda doubt it's a low fluid issue because it was...

A few years ago the back of the cockpit carpet started to fall apart. I did some research and coated it with some black substance that worked fairly well until now. I would like to replace it. I posted a request on this forum back then about getting a new carpet before I decided to re-coat the...

Although I have a Volvo engine and outdrive my Formula book came with the wiring diagram for a Volvo engine and a Merc outdrive. The wiring schematic for the ignition system was written in 2002. Interesting challenges! When turning the key to start the boat I normally hear 3 beeps telling me...

In 2013 I posted an ad for my 2001 260SS I bought new. I then bought a 2009 2600SS. As soon as I sold the 2011 I canceled the ads I posted for it. Since then I continue to receive responses from people wanting to buy that boat. One ad was never taken down. I received a response this week and...

I've got a 2009 260SS which I feel is in super condition. This fall I have noticed that some of the panels in the cockpit seats are slightly different in color compared to the rest of the seats. I began to notice this maybe a year ago but did my best to deny it. During this year's winterization...

I need a very specific chip- 2015 or 2016 US LakeVu HD. My 740S Garmin will take no other years and not the Ultra version, either. Anyone out there got one? Peter

Here's a pic of a small rip in my seat cushion. What kind of repair product is recommended and does anyone have any first hand knowledge as to what works the best? It's small now but I sure do not want to see it get larger. Thanks-

I'm interested to hear how others have dealt with the same problem I'm having- the underside of the cockpit carpeting is falling apart. I bought a new 2001 260SS and put well over a thousand hours on it until I purchased my current 2009 260SS in 2013. The carpeting in the 2001 held up perfectly...

After 16 years of owning 2 260 SSs, I finally decided to name it. Has anyone tried to remove the 260 SS decal, or any other Formula decal for that matter, on the stern above the swim platform? Any suggestions as to how to get it done? thanks, Peter

I have about a half-inch tear in the seam of one of my cabin seat pads on my 2009 260SS. It is in a vulnerable spot as people are prone to sit right on it when entering the cabin. Obviously I would like to fix it now before it gets bigger. Is there a glue/repair product out there that someone...

Today I tried my usual method of running AF through the muffs until it came out the exhaust. For whatever reason (muffs too loose, not enough AF getting ingested?) it never got sucked through the cooling system and out the exhaust. I would like to just pour the AF through the hoses now without...

Maybe other SS models have this, too, but I can't figure out why a drain is needed in the cabin floor. On the starboard side of the steps leading up to the cockpit there is a drain hole about the size of a loaf of bread with a 3/4 inch drain plug in it. Where does the water that sometimes gets...

I posted this in the "new" forum but thought I might get additional responses here... On an earlier post I listed the steps I took to unclog the drain including stiff wire, shop vac, garden hose, air compressor- no luck. Before I bring out the Sawzall I thought i might ask for suggestions for...

On an earlier post I listed the steps I took to unclog the drain including stiff wire, shop vac, garden hose, air compressor- no luck. Before I bring out the Sawzall I thought i might ask for suggestions for removing whatever needs to be removed in order to get to the blocked tubing. Pic...

My 260SS anchor locker drain is plugged. I have tried stiff wire on both ends, full force garden hose both ends, air compressor both ends, shop vac both ends, shop vac to top with air hose bottom. You get the picture? :rolleyes: This can't be the first time this issue has come up so I am hoping...