220 DA thread

Danny Troy said:
Guess you don't get much snow at that location..... nice!
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It varies from year to year. Most years we receive a few rounds of dustings of up to an inch or so but every now and then we'll get hit with a big storm that will dump a foot on us but that is usually a once every 5 years occurrence.
 
Anyone have recommendations on the optimal prop for this boat? The three blade that the boat came with is a bit nicked up and has me wondering if it's adversely affecting performance. We have kids and do plan to tube on some occasions but other than that I'm just looking for better overall performance. Thoughts?
 
I run a 15x17 SS, boat tops at 34mph GPS. 4200 rpm, best GPH is running 24mph at 3300 rpms. Takes 9-10 secs to plane. But has 750 hrs. on it's 5.7 so it's getting tired a little. Still runs great and no smoke. Doing a compression test this spring to see how well she's doing. Spring is also bringing a 14.5x19 prop to try, this is the recommended prop from SR.
 
cc350 said:
I run a 15x17 SS, boat tops at 34mph GPS. 4200 rpm, best GPH is running 24mph at 3300 rpms. Takes 9-10 secs to plane. But has 750 hrs. on it's 5.7 so it's getting tired a little. Still runs great and no smoke. Doing a compression test this spring to see how well she's doing. Spring is also bringing a 14.5x19 prop to try, this is the recommended prop from SR.
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Thanks for the feedback cc.. My speedometer doesn't work and I don't have a GPS installed yet so I don't really have a good baseline as to how i'm performing. I have 1200 hours on my 5.7 but it runs great so I don't think it's the bottleneck. I do know that I hit approximately 5300 rpm at full throttle...
 
Danny Troy said:
Sounds like a good way to go, to keep the shore power powering the charger. I would check it every once in a while to be sure the shore power or boat breaker hasn't tripped. At my marina, sometimes during storm activity, the shore power breaker trips, and has to be manually reset at my slip receptacle. The other option is to get a good sized solar panel. Don't know if you have a Harbor Freight store near you, but if you do check out their reasonably priced solar setups.
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So I opted for the solar panel option... I'm unsure if I should use the battery clamps or the 12v plug in though. If the I use the clamps, which battery should I connect it to?
 
Benjammin said:
So I opted for the solar panel option... I'm unsure if I should use the battery clamps or the 12v plug in though. If the I use the clamps, which battery should I connect it to?
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I would use the newest battery, which should require the least amount of charging, assuming they are of the same type/capacity. Very likely both are connected to the bilge pump, but you might want to disconnect one battery and manually activate the bilge pump and do the same with the other battery. If only one is working the pump of course that's the battery that gets the solar charger.
Also, alligator clips are a big no-no in the engine compartment, do to the possibility of sparks igniting fumes. You might want to change the connectors and put ring connectors on instead.
 
cc350 said:
I run a 15x17 SS, boat tops at 34mph GPS. 4200 rpm, best GPH is running 24mph at 3300 rpms. Takes 9-10 secs to plane. But has 750 hrs. on it's 5.7 so it's getting tired a little. Still runs great and no smoke. Doing a compression test this spring to see how well she's doing. Spring is also bringing a 14.5x19 prop to try, this is the recommended prop from SR.
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Won't propping up to a 19 pitch end up lowering your WOT rpm's? I think the 5.7's are supposed to run at 4500 to 4800 rpm at WOT. At least that's what the dealer told us to aim for when we were trying out different props. Sorry for piping in here but I'd hate to see someone spending prop money to end up with an adverse effect.
 
Danny Troy said:
I would use the newest battery, which should require the least amount of charging, assuming they are of the same type/capacity. Very likely both are connected to the bilge pump, but you might want to disconnect one battery and manually activate the bilge pump and do the same with the other battery. If only one is working the pump of course that's the battery that gets the solar charger.
Also, alligator clips are a big no-no in the engine compartment, do to the possibility of sparks igniting fumes. You might want to change the connectors and put ring connectors on instead.
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Good call out regarding the clips.. Instead of using the ring connectors could I not just use the 12v plug in?
 
Benjammin said:
Good call out regarding the clips.. Instead of using the ring connectors could I not just use the 12v plug in?
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I guess you can do it that way, but the battery switch has to be in the on position. I know that's the way they used to trickle charge in cars, but I don't know if all cars have 12v at the receptacle without the ignition switch on these days. I know mine doesn't.
 
I'm wanting to run some wiring from the engine room to the dash at the helm. The boat is a 1989 Sea Ray 220DA and i was hoping that someone might have the wiring layout for this boat. But if no wiring layout,,, possibly some expert advice as to where the cable of wires route up to the Dash... Thanks...
 
The 220 is a tough boat to route wires. The 280 is a heck of a lot easier, since you remove the shift/throttle panel, and all the wiring sits behind that area. From what I remember on my 220 there is a panel on the starboard side of the mid berth, with access to some wiring, but probably not the wiring harness you're looking for. It's almost like they built the boat around the wiring. Nothing is impossible though, and you will eventually figure it out, even if requires drilling some new access holes.
 
Is there anyone in the Toronto or north of TO that would recommend a swim platform manufacturer preferably in this same area...? Thanks
 
Hi everyone,,, my Son and I want to ask for your comments from boat owners of 1989 220DA and in particular if you have addon swim platform of any sizes on your boat. We are considering 36" depth out from the transom with two locations in mind. First location could be level with the existing platform of the boat.. OR 2nd area, lower where "swimplatform.com normally have the platform. We are looking for experienced opinions of any problems that might occur with a 36" depth at the lower position at take off of the boat. It would be our desire to have the platform as close to the water surface if possible,, but certainly do not want problems during take off. If we install it at the higher level even with the existing platform,,, how high off the water do you think that would be from water level at dead stop of the boat? We are just looking for more comments to help make a good decision. Thanks everyone... :)
 
Son & I are planning to have a swimplatform from Swimplatform.com .. If there is a owner of a 89 220 DA that has had a platform installed,,, i would like to communicate with you,,, plz email me at chymer@csolve.net Also, I'm new to this forum and would like to know how to post pics and how do i get to see other pics from boat owners in this forum. thanks
 
good morning everyone,, :) our 1989 sea ray 220da is presently in the stage of "shrink wrapped" lol I'm wondering if anyone knows the dia or part number for the "deck pipe & cap" assembly at the front anchor location. We are missing the cap and i would like to track one down during the winter months. Also the aft cabin, where should i begin to look for removable panels to locate wiring etc.? Thank you in advance for any feedback... :)
 
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