Official 280 Sundancer Thread

Ok, The AC panel is showing 115 volts. Yes, I turned everything off, still no go. I just checked the 30A fuse in the converter itself, its ok. No power issues last night. The battery panel shown is the same as I mine. I too was wondering how to reset the dc breakers at 7 o'clock. The manual for the charger is exactly what I got, and I did read the trouble shooting. I checked the battery connections, actually first thing I did, and they are ok. Neither the pwoer ligght or the status light are lit, nor is there a DC ampreres reading.
 
Seldom Right said:
Ok, The AC panel is showing 115 volts. Yes, I turned everything off, still no go. I just checked the 30A fuse in the converter itself, its ok. No power issues last night. The battery panel shown is the same as I mine. I too was wondering how to reset the dc breakers at 7 o'clock. The manual for the charger is exactly what I got, and I did read the trouble shooting. I checked the battery connections, actually first thing I did, and they are ok. Neither the pwoer ligght or the status light are lit, nor is there a DC ampreres reading.
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Sounds like a charger/converter failure to me. If you can test and confirm good AC power the charger/converter you will likely have an answer.
 
Further to answer questions, reverse polarity is not lit. Dual purpose acid/lead batteries from that place out west, group 27 DC, all the same, all new. I did change the batteries slightly, from 750ca, 109ah @1a to 705ca, 90ah @20hr
 
I gotta go and see who's got a meter around here. I'll be back. I really do appreciate the help, thanks!!
 
There is AC power to the converter, so that confirms that its bad. Any suggestions on a replacement?
 
Seldom Right said:
There is AC power to the converter, so that confirms that its bad. Any suggestions on a replacement?
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Well, now you know!

I haven't ever shopped for one of these, so I can't offer any advice. I will watch this thread so I know what to buy when the times comes that I need one!
 
Hey All, I found a product that I didn't know even existed, a fuel vapor sensor. I installed it over the weekend. I showed it to the guy at the marina, and he had never heard of it. I would hope new boat manufactures would start using these, and even wire them in so the engines cannot start if the sensor detects vapors. Here is the link in case anyone is interested:
https://www.amazon.com/Safe-Alert-Vapor-Alarm-Instrument/dp/B07PGLHJGF
 
RiverRat said:
Does any one use a chartplotter on their 280? I've been thinking of getting one but I have no clue of where to mount one. The helm doesn't lend itself to any additional electronics so I'm looking for a bit of advice on what kind is recommended by other 280 owners for our helm.

1st. What make model do you recommend? I boat in the upper Mississippi & Illinois rivers above St. Louis. So, I'm not looking to go to fancy.

2nd. Do you have any picts. of your installation? If so, please post them up.
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This setup was on my boat when l bought it so l don't know details of supplier, it has two ball joints that are clamped by a knob, when loosened it can be moved to a multitude of positions. I love its versatility. I would start with an Amazon search or West Marine. Good luck
 

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Bob G said:
This setup was on my boat when l bought it so l don't know details of supplier, it has two ball joints that are clamped by a knob, when loosened it can be moved to a multitude of positions. I love its versatility. I would start with an Amazon search or West Marine. Good luck
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The mount is a Ram mount and besides boats are a staple in long haul tractors and police cruisers. I’m not fond of your location because the screen is way out of the operators line of sight. This is where I had ours mounted:


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Regarding the inverter/charger, I purchased another Progressive Dynamics, model PD2130. The 30 in the model number is the amps rating. What I had in the boat was the PD2030, in 16 years time they changed the part number, and added a small display screen in place of the gauge. Everything else about it is identical, so they say, which means I will be able to mount it exactly as present unit, and just reconnect.
 
This guy came in and tied up next to me last week, new member, another 280, but a 2011. Previous owner neglected it, but you can see a nice boat under the grim. I think 135 hours, single Merc 350.
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Seldom Right said:
This guy came in and tied up next to me last week, new member, another 280, but a 2011. Previous owner neglected it, but you can see a nice boat under the grim. I think 135 hours, single Merc 350.
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They are nice, my sister had one...but I like your 280 better! :) The 2011 280DA is quite a bit smaller than your 280DA. They changed model numbering on these in 2010. In 2009 they built your version of the 280, and also a 270. In 2010, your version of the 280 was discontinued and the 270 was rebadged a 280.

Just like my 44DB used to be a 420DB (changed in 2006)...
 
bajturner said:
They are nice, my sister had one...but I like your 280 better! :) The 2011 280DA is quite a bit smaller than your 280DA. They changed model numbering on these in 2010. In 2009 they built your version of the 280, and also a 270. In 2010, your version of the 280 was discontinued and the 270 was rebadged a 280.

Just like my 44DB used to be a 420DB (changed in 2006)...
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Wow. Talk about creating confusion out of thin air. There sure are a lot of numbers they could have used when they made those changes: 275, 2750, 271, 279, and on.
 
Hello all, new issue I’m hoping to get some help on from this helpful group. 2004 Sundancer, 5.0, Bravo III.
Starboard side electric fuel pump will not energize. Wire harness at pump has only 10.5-11v when start switch is activated. At the other end of that harness the connector has 13v.
  • The pump that will not energize on starboard side will energize when connected to harness on port side (which reads 12.5v when activated). So pump appears not to be issue.
  • I swapped the wire harness leading to pump and the issue stayed with the starboard engine. So harness appears not to be issue.
  • Disconnected, cleaned and reconnected the various connectors
  • Also swapped relays between engines and checked fuses, etc. No luck.
Bottom line, starboard side does not appear to be providing enough power to energize pump. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. 8 days to launch - I hope Thank you!
 
K Ruck said:
Hello all, new issue I’m hoping to get some help on from this helpful group. 2004 Sundancer, 5.0, Bravo III.
Starboard side electric fuel pump will not energize. Wire harness at pump has only 10.5-11v when start switch is activated. At the other end of that harness the connector has 13v.
  • The pump that will not energize on starboard side will energize when connected to harness on port side (which reads 12.5v when activated). So pump appears not to be issue.
  • I swapped the wire harness leading to pump and the issue stayed with the starboard engine. So harness appears not to be issue.
  • Disconnected, cleaned and reconnected the various connectors
  • Also swapped relays between engines and checked fuses, etc. No luck.
Bottom line, starboard side does not appear to be providing enough power to energize pump. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. 8 days to launch - I hope Thank you!
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"Wire harness at pump has only 10.5-11v when start switch is activated."

Was this part done with the fuel pump connected or unplugged and measuring at the connector?
 
K Ruck said:
Unplugged, measuring at connector
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Can you measure the voltage on the input side of the relay you swapped when the ignition is activated (also is there normally power there all the time, and if so, same question about voltage without ignition activated)? I know, seems irrelevant given you tried swapping relays...just a double-check and tracing back.

Is there another relay upstream of the harness and the one you swapped?
 
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