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    Hi ron,

     

    As you know i have a 278sc, with a 350Mag BravoIII unit, i´m going to my boat about the 8 off Agost for vacancies so, i cann´t give you the right answer, only after but i will see it, just a question did you see if there is any algae near the tube that comes from the sterndrive? is the tube in good condition? is it really tide up? if i´m right the speedmeter uses the sea water to give the correct mph so if the wires are in the right place it could be the tube from the sterndrive that have algae inside and don´t let the water flow as it should

     

    Ride with your heart

     

    Marfi

     

    Hi Marfi!

     

    Thanks... I appreciate your help... I blew the the tube out from the speedo back to the transom with an air compressor. Everything seamed fine. Boat only has 50 hrs on it. I have the Volvo Penta 496 (8.1 GXi - 420hp) LOVE THE BOAT!!

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    Hi.. I own a 2002 - 268ss The speedo is reading low. I blew out the line to the pick-up, no change. I am wondering if I have the correct pick-up unit as it looks to have been replaced. I have the white plastic triangular arm type, and not the paddle wheel style. Is this the correct pick-up? The speedo reads 30mph and the GPS shows 52mph. If this is the correct pick-up could there be another issue?

     

    Thanks for your help!

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    Where is the pitot? I have a Montura 218LS open bow.

    Thanks,

    Tim

     

     

    depending on the style the pitot is a small brass fitting in a white plastic arm on the transom of the boat. The other 'paddle wheel' style has the pressure inlet just behind the paddle wheel itself. The pitot is the point of contact with the water pressure at the end of the hose. Hope this helps....

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    Nice looking vessel!!

     

     

    Thanks for the compliment.... changed out the DP - F4 props for F6's RPM went from 5200 only down to 5000?? and top speed of 58 m.p.h didn't change... hhhhmmmmmm???? confused

     

    Well the boat is headed to the local stereo shop... see what these boys can put together to put some bass into this thing...

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    Does anyone know how to change the bulb on the docking light of a 268SS? My bulb is out and I can't figure out if the front of the light is supposed to screw off. If so, mine is stuck. The light sits on top of an aluminum panel with the nav light and I'm not sure if I'm supposed to take the whole panel off. It is caulked in and I really didn't want to break the caulk only to find out the lights screw out.

     

     

    Hi there... I too own a 2002 268ss and am in the same situation. Welcome to the forum. If you don't get a response shortly ask MOST for assistance.

     

    Do you have a pic of your boat??

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    Havent looked at the props, but we are getting around 4900 rpm's and 56mph on the speedo. Havent gps'd it but I would guess it to be in the 53-55 range wot. The midrange is awesome. I'm cruising at 35-40 before I realize it. Be careful of the tabs as they are recessed if you trailer or store on a lift. I left one just a touch down and it has caused a leak that I have yet to repair (messy bilge!). It seemed to ride much more on top of the water than the chaparrals I owned. All in all a very good riding boat. Handles fairly well around the docks for a single engine this size. A few little things in the design I would like to see changed. 1. aft ski locker should clear the bench seat when raised. as it is to fully open the locker you have to raise the back seat up just a bit. 2. I would like the port side ice chest area to be enclosed (this is just a personal preference) 3. a handle on the ladder like my chaparral had. no real good place to grab.

    As for the stereo, I like the sound and am pretty happy with it. Subs hit well for free air and it was pretty easily accessible. I will get better pics this weekend. I also added the Ipod controller and the new sirius (dont ask why its new) equipment so I could control everything from the kenwood remotes.

    Congrats and enjoy the heck out of it!

     

    Well tomorrow is the big day. Take delivery in the morning. I tried to attached pictures last post but it didn't seem to work. Also not impressed with the delay when I reply to when it shows up.

     

    Thank you for the heads up on the trim tabs!! I noticed Bennett offers a auto trim retract relay, when you turn off the ignition it automatically fully retracts the tabs. This would probably be good for people like me who are too focused on loading the boat! As well they are offering an automatic trim module I may look at.

     

    I will try to attached the pic again... I am impressed with the look of the tower on the boat. post-10748-1243001081_thumb.jpg

     

    OK I think I figured out this pic attachment! Thanks for all your feedback!

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    Here are the amps under the corner seat where the battery switch is located. Close to to batteries and on same side as head unit.

    http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2007-10/1282187/amps.jpg

     

    Sorry wifey got in the pic! Best one I had of the speakers. Sorry I will get better ones this weekend. I didnt have any of the subs either.

    http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2007-10/128...peakersstar.jpg

     

     

    Thank you for the pictures! I look forward to seeing the sub install. Are you happy with their location and sound?

     

    I received pictures of the boat with the Samson Tower installed, speakers are on the floor for shipping.

     

    What are you getting for top speed/RPM? Cruise Speed/RPM and do you know your props pitch?

     

    Anthing I should know about before I go on MY maiden voyage with her???? Any advise is appreciated.

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    Love to see pics Ron. But it wont help me much as I've got mine done. 2 alpine pdx amps in the area where the battery switch is located. Also installed 2 kicker 10in subs under the port side seat flushed mounted so we can still use the cooler area if we choose.

     

     

    If you have a chance, could you please send me pics of your installation! Did you upgrade the original 4 speakers? I was to pick up the boat this past Sat, however Samson had not finished the tower. So this Saturday it is.... I HOPE!!

    How do you like your 268?? What engine/drive option do you have? This boat has the Penta 8.1 GXi 420h.p.

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    HI... I am about to take delivery of a 2002 268s with 43hrs. The boat is currently at Samson Sports having a custom reverse arch installed with double 7's speaker package. They are also doing the amp install. When I get the boat I will let you know where they placed the amp. As well I will also be looking to install a sub. So I am also interested in where to place it.

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