ballinsncbirth
New Member
hello all
30 year old guy new to boating, purchased a 2006 320 sundancer, and moved into a new house with a boat slip
took the texas online boating course, a boating class, and some private instruction .... just getting the boat in and out of the slips and learning cruising etc , having a blast
been following the threads for a couple weeks .. great info but had a couple questions i couldnt find (excuse the ingorance lol)
1. how do you all use you generators ie do you always have it runing when you go out, or just after a couple hours? or when anchor? (have it connected to shore power when docked)
2. how long do the batteries usually last if you arent using the generator every outing?
3. how the heck do you fit in the engine room? tried to change the sea strainers and felt like contortionist! lol any tips
4. had a port engien overheat alarm when pulling into dock , and now it seems the port bilge is not draining, (port bilge pump replaced after survery ) will have a mechanic take a look at it
5. brought a boat warranty for 3500( owner pain engine portion another 300) what does it mean by not covering "nondefective" parts, ie is a warranty a good idea?
6 been trying to get familiar with engine room, the owners manual isnt very helpul, any sites with pictures and lablesof the various pumps, tubes , and important areas?
otherwise been having a blast and enjoy learning a new hobby
thanks for all responses
30 year old guy new to boating, purchased a 2006 320 sundancer, and moved into a new house with a boat slip
took the texas online boating course, a boating class, and some private instruction .... just getting the boat in and out of the slips and learning cruising etc , having a blast
been following the threads for a couple weeks .. great info but had a couple questions i couldnt find (excuse the ingorance lol)
1. how do you all use you generators ie do you always have it runing when you go out, or just after a couple hours? or when anchor? (have it connected to shore power when docked)
2. how long do the batteries usually last if you arent using the generator every outing?
3. how the heck do you fit in the engine room? tried to change the sea strainers and felt like contortionist! lol any tips
4. had a port engien overheat alarm when pulling into dock , and now it seems the port bilge is not draining, (port bilge pump replaced after survery ) will have a mechanic take a look at it
5. brought a boat warranty for 3500( owner pain engine portion another 300) what does it mean by not covering "nondefective" parts, ie is a warranty a good idea?
6 been trying to get familiar with engine room, the owners manual isnt very helpul, any sites with pictures and lablesof the various pumps, tubes , and important areas?
otherwise been having a blast and enjoy learning a new hobby
thanks for all responses