340 SUNDANCER THREAD

This is a photo of the panel. Thanks again.
 

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No, the battery is charged when it's on the on position and you're connectrd shore power or the generator is running. The batteries also charge when the engines are running, by the alternator. If the engines are running I always flipped mine to off.
 
I'm a new owner of a '05 340. Should the AC Converter switch be "on" while connected to shore power? Do the batteries charge if it's in the "off" position? Thanks in advance.

Congrats on the new boat. If you want the battery’s to charge when the boat is plugged in, than you want to AC Converter breaker in the “on” position.
 
Good deal! Post a pic if you had one.

I didn’t get any pictures of the revised set up. But I’m pulling it out in 2 weeks for winter layup. So I’ll snap some than and post them.
 
And are the switches labeled "Energize Battery" just plain old battery on/off switches, like an old school red Perko dial?
 
I'm a new owner of a '05 340. Should the AC Converter switch be "on" while connected to shore power? Do the batteries charge if it's in the "off" position? Thanks in advance.
Yes the AC Converter switch should be on. The batteries can be off... Mine are off...
 
Does anyone one know what size packing cord I need for the rudder glands on my 2002 340DA?
I see ads with diameters from 1/8" up to 5/8"

This will be one of my winter projects...
 
Does anyone one know what size packing cord I need for the rudder glands on my 2002 340DA?
I see ads with diameters from 1/8" up to 5/8"

This will be one of my winter projects...
I'm glad you asked this... What type of packing are you using and where are you getting it from? I have replaced packing on shipboard valves, and I would remember this was a simple job... Just looking at my shafts, my guess is around 3/8"... Mine leak too...
 
I'm glad you asked this... What type of packing are you using and where are you getting it from? I have replaced packing on shipboard valves, and I would remember this was a simple job... Just looking at my shafts, my guess is around 3/8"... Mine leak too...

I'm not married to any particular supplier, but I'm considering this one... https://www.emarineinc.com/categories/GFO-Marine-Shaft-Packing
The website has a guide for cord vs shaft diameter. I just haven't gone to measure the shaft yet and wanted to see if any of the local experts here had recommendations.

The other idea I've considered is to get rid of the gland altogether and go with this product...
https://www.tidesmarine.com/rudder/rpbj_overview.php
 
I'm not married to any particular supplier, but I'm considering this one... https://www.emarineinc.com/categories/GFO-Marine-Shaft-Packing
The website has a guide for cord vs shaft diameter. I just haven't gone to measure the shaft yet and wanted to see if any of the local experts here had recommendations.

The other idea I've considered is to get rid of the gland altogether and go with this product...
https://www.tidesmarine.com/rudder/rpbj_overview.php

GFO is fine if you want to do it. Regular packing will work well for rudders as well. I would skip the Tides seal. If your rudder are leaking, would just tighten them down a 1/2 half turn. Since there is no friction, you can really tighten them to stop leaking. If it's actually the end of the line for the packing, then replace. I have had mine for 20 years at least. Not a problem.
 
GFO is fine if you want to do it. Regular packing will work well for rudders as well. I would skip the Tides seal. If your rudder are leaking, would just tighten them down a 1/2 half turn. Since there is no friction, you can really tighten them to stop leaking. If it's actually the end of the line for the packing, then replace. I have had mine for 20 years at least. Not a problem.

Thanks Golfman.
Yeah, I probably don't need to go with GFO. It was just the first website that popped up when I was searching...and they have that handy chart for sizing. I've had the boat for a little over 2 years and tightened the left gland twice due to leaks. I want to open it up and inspect so I might as well re-pack.

I'm a little skeptical about durability on the Tides seal vs time-tested packing. There's definitely a big cost difference. Was hoping to get more feedback here...
 
My wife and I are completing our first season with our `99 340 Sundancer and we couldn't have made a better decision for our family, it's been the best summer ever. We boat on Lake Barkley in Kentucky, and it's a challenging lake to navigate even for a seasoned captain. We stay in the channel in the main lake and follow the buoys when leaving/entering the channel to/from our marina. We are interested in a GPS/Navigation system as we continue to explore the lakes (Barkley & Kentucky) and plan trips to Nashville, TN. Any recommendations based on what we are looking for?
 
My wife and I are completing our first season with our `99 340 Sundancer and we couldn't have made a better decision for our family, it's been the best summer ever. We boat on Lake Barkley in Kentucky, and it's a challenging lake to navigate even for a seasoned captain. We stay in the channel in the main lake and follow the buoys when leaving/entering the channel to/from our marina. We are interested in a GPS/Navigation system as we continue to explore the lakes (Barkley & Kentucky) and plan trips to Nashville, TN. Any recommendations based on what we are looking for?

I have a Simrad Go 12 with 2 chart cards, Navionics & C-map. I also run the Navionics app on my phone or tablet as a backup, and I prefer to use the Navionics app, I cant say exactly why, but it seems easier to use, everything within the app is intuitive. Using the chart plotter- gps is great, but it takes more time to enter routes.

I suggest getting the app and giving it a try b/f anything else. The app is much less expensive than the chart card or the hardware the card would go into.
 
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Can anyone confirm the hose size for our raw water pickup. I’m referring to the hose between the seacock and the sea strainer. IIRC it’s 1 1/4, but not sure.

I’m not near my boat at the moment and want to get some b/f I head down there.
 
Can anyone confirm the hose size for our raw water pickup. I’m referring to the hose between the seacock and the sea strainer. IIRC it’s 1 1/4, but not sure.

I’m not near my boat at the moment and want to get some b/f I head down there.
1 1/4" hard wall.
 

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