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    Doral 360 - Water Trapped in Hull

    I looked at purchasing a Doral 360 and had a survey done. During the survey we noticed standing water inside the hull. I'll try to explain the location. I'll ask my question first - should there not be a drain/hole in the bulkhead between the engine room and the forward area that would take...
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    Getting Excited - Another BIGGER Doral

    I got my first Doral about three years ago - a 1999 270 SC. It was a well taken care of fresh water boat that I brought from Lake Michigan down to Lake Lanier in Georgia. Today I feel fortunate to have found another fresh water northern boat to bring to the south. I was hoping for something...
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    Retrofit an electric head

    I want to upgrade my old Jabsco manual pump head to an electric model in my Doral 270SC. I have not yet decided what make or model but I am trying to figure out the wiring issues first. Should i pull the 12v power from the battery area in the engine compartment or the panel in the cabin...
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    Looking for 1990 Doral 300 Owners Manual (and any other info!)

    There are two very active Doral Owner Groups on Facebook. They also have all the owner's manuals in a very thorough "Files" section within one of the two groups. Ask me how I know....
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    Ocean Breeze AC feedback please.

    I am in the process of replacing my AC on my Doral 270SC. I have researched at length Dometic, Webasto, Marinaire, Ocean Breeze and Mermaid 6,000-10000 BTU self contained units. My research includes a cross referenced matrix including dimensions, warranty, BTU's, amperage draw, and of course...
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    Merc Vessel View Mobile

    Guess I need to drive to my boat and see what my serial number is....
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    Merc Vessel View Mobile

    I would really like the engine telemetry / info that Vessel View provides. I know there are also other bluetooth gateways. What I have not yet figured out is whether VV or any of these work with my '99 Doral 270 SC with a single 7.4 MPI. I don't want to switch out or add wired backbone. I...
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    Doral 270SC

    I have a 99 Doral 270SC that I got in October so I have not used it very much in the time I have had it. It has a 7.4L Mercruiser Bravo 3 and runs well. I tested a couple of others (same boat) and they ran a bit faster but for other reasons relating to their condition, I purchased the one I...
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    1999 Doral 270 - Dash Switches not working

    Believe it or not this came down to me being really stupid and not realizing what was different the two days I was there. I did not think about the fact that my shore power was plugged in the second day when everything was 'miraculously' working again (and my battery charger circuit was on)...
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    Doral 250se

    O.P. If you are on Facebook, there are 2 Doral owner forums. In one of them they have many of the original manuals which included the wiring diagams. I now have a 270 SC and those forums have been very helpful.
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    Small Cruiser Stereo Upgrade

    So my 'New to Me' Doral 270 SC has a single DIN head unit below with a wired round remote in the dash. There are a pair of speakers below and another pair outside. Lets leave the speakers out of this discussion for now. I would like multiple zone control which I have discovered certain brands...
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    1999 Doral 270 - Dash Switches not working

    Now it gets really weird. I went back today and everthing was fine. All I can figure is there is a loose ground or something on something somewhat centralized. I dont know what to do other than wait for it to happen again and be ready with meter and test light when it does. Thoughts?
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    1999 Doral 270 - Dash Switches not working

    Yesterday I went to my boat (1999 270SC) and I am suddenly having electrical 'issues'. None of my electrical switches at the helm work except the blower. Engine started fine. I noticed I had to turn on BOTH accessory switches for the depth guage to work but nothing else came on. NO horn, no...
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    Crazy Trim Problem - please help my sanity!

    Scott - you are right. I tend to throw parts at it for a couple of reasons. I thought I knew the problem because this happened years ago and I simply replaced the pump and all was fine. This time I thought since I heard the clicking that I would be a bit smarter and maybe a bit cheaper...
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    Crazy Trim Problem - please help my sanity!

    Yes - small cube relays. For what it is worth, the trim guage has not worked for the 20 years I have owned the boat.
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    Crazy Trim Problem - please help my sanity!

    FIrst - I will get the obvious out of the way and say I am clearly lacking in some diagnostic ability and have already wasted some money and a tremendous amount of time. I'll explain. In mid August, the day started fine. When I got back to the launch ramp to retrieve my boat on the trailer I...
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    Need a Bilge Heater

    I need to add a bilge heater in my (new to me) Doral 270 SC for the winter - keeping it in the water. Is the Caframo 9510 big enough or do I need to go bigger? That is a 400W heater. The surface temp of the water stays between 46 -50 F in the winter at Lake Lanier. My boat will be enclosed by...
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    Waht to change on Mercruiser trim system

    So being a lifelong VP guy, I have had a Mercruiser equipped boat about 2 months and now have my first problem. My boat is a Doral 270 and I do have a trailer for it - but not a vehicle to pull it with. My boat is leaving an oil slick behind me. I figured out it is coming from my trim system...
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    Need a Marine Surveyor recommendation @Gary, IN

    I have tentatively purchased a boat in that area but I need a surveyor I can trust. I am in Atlanta so they need to be my eyes, as well. Thanks in advance.
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    Air conditioning - Maybe worst case scenario

    I'm looking at buying a used cruiser and the seller has used the boat in limited amounts but not connected to shore power in 6+ years. He says that as a result he makes no claim that the air conditioning may or may not work - he just does not know. He seems to have been very honest about...
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