Official 370 Sundancer thread

New subject: sliding cabin entry door

Time to redo the track, cars, and bottom glide. Has anyone done the removal, refurb of the door tracks recently?
Pics about the removal? I believe you have to cut the port console/cup holder out, and there are likely some screws somewhere that have to be removed to expose the door and the rest of the track.
 
Yes we have.
For the fridge, assuming it's original, you remove it from the cabinet (trim ring screws, pull it out, unplug it)
Remove the door of the fridge, and anything extruding from the back that you can (memory here, I think the ac/dc converter). Turn sideways, and out the sliding door.
I am always on ac power, so I just went and got an under counter fridge from big box, and made a trim panel to fill the gaps in the hole. Looks great, works great, and is inexpensive to replace. (pic attached) If you insist on having ac/dc operation, buy a small inverter from Harbor Freight, and hook that up to the DC 12v wires you just disconnected from the old fridge, plug the fridge in, and always run it off of 12v power. I did that on a previous boat.
The cockpit ice maker is a bit more challenging. The Uline SP-7 that is original equipment has the height of a small dorm fridge, and double the depth. At one point I considered removing it, and routing out the cabinet to put an under counter out there as well. I found that I needed the ice maker more, so I have continued to repair/replace mine with Uline SP7 components. If you are going to remove the seat anyways, you may be able to install a fridge and cut it into the cabinet, and put a serving countertop on it. The door opening space between that and the helm seat is pretty limited. Take that into consideration when getting something for out there. Also keep in mind you may not always be in calm waters.
A chest freezer would probably require giving up some other space like your cockpit seating on the port side. I have seen fishing boats deep in the Exumas, which buy a cheap top loading freezer, keep it in their cockpit for the summer, and then throw it away when they get back to the states. Admittedly, their cockpits are much larger than ours.
We tend to use a large cooler on the dive platform for multi day trips for cold items, ice and drinks, and stop the ice maker, and use it as a freezer for frozen items. If your SP7 still gets cold, but just doesn't make ice, that may be your freezer solution.
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Thank you for the response. The Icemaker was removed before I got the boat so that space I wish to use again. Didn't realize the icemaker could be used as a freezer. will have to explore that option more. I do want to replace the frig with an AC/DC unit. I am only on AC power at the dock so DC is a must when out on the hook.
 
Thank you for the response. The Icemaker was removed before I got the boat so that space I wish to use again. Didn't realize the icemaker could be used as a freezer. will have to explore that option more. I do want to replace the frig with an AC/DC unit. I am only on AC power at the dock so DC is a must when out on the hook.
Good luck figuring out how to keep a freezer on 12v DC. Might start looking into engine driven cold plates (look around in cruising and sailboat forums). The 370 is not really meant to be a long range cruiser. But hey, there's one that drove from Ft. Lauderdale to Trinidad, and then back to St. Thomas.
 
New subject: sliding cabin entry door

Time to redo the track, cars, and bottom glide. Has anyone done the removal, refurb of the door tracks recently?
Pics about the removal? I believe you have to cut the port console/cup holder out, and there are likely some screws somewhere that have to be removed to expose the door and the rest of the track.

No need to remove the cup holder on that, i've taken the cup holder off before, wifey dropped her wedding ring and we couldn't fish it out. Just cut the caulk all around and remove the four screws on the bottom and thats it. if you do a search I've seen a post on here that had pictures of the same thing....good luck
 
Good luck figuring out how to keep a freezer on 12v DC. Might start looking into engine driven cold plates (look around in cruising and sailboat forums). The 370 is not really meant to be a long range cruiser. But hey, there's one that drove from Ft. Lauderdale to Trinidad, and then back to St. Thomas.
I understand the 370 would be an ideal boat to do the Great Loop. that being said I was looking at the Norcold frig/freezer units where you can remove the freezer door and shelf and it turns into a frig only or freezer only. Anyone have any experience with them?
 
Hi
Looking at Changing from a 1990 Searay 350 Sundancer to a 98/99 DA
What year did they start using the 8.1Ls in
I believe is was 2002.

For gas in 98/99 the options were 7.4L and 8.2L Horizon.
 
Hoping someone can help me out that has a little more experience then I have. About half way through the summer I noticed a very small amount of water in my bilge. I did some investigating and noticed the rudder shaft on the port side was slowly dripping so I put it on my list to fix this winter. I wasn't even enough to make my bilge pump to go off so I wasn't really worried about fixing it in the middle of the summer. I had my boat pulled out of the water a couple weeks ago and I just noticed a few drips of water leaking out of this vent on the starboard side of the bottom of the hull. I have no idea what these vents are for (there is one on each side of the hull) and why water might be leaking out of one of them. Could it be because I have a little puddle of water in the bilge still? Can someone give me some input what this vent is for, if it is normal to have a small amount of water leaking out of it and if not what might be wrong to have water leaking out of it? It has been in dry storage a couple of weeks and noticed it leaking this last weekend. I have attached a couple pictures. Thank you in advance for your help.
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Those two are your raw water intakes for the cooling system on the engines. They lead to your sea cocks and filters before going to your raw water pumps and heat exchangers on the engine before going through your manifolds and out the exhaust.

If you didn’t close the sea cocks after flushing the engines b=when winterizing the engines, this would be sea water draining out of the system. Totally harmless.
 
All,

I'm now seriously in the hunt for a 370 and while in a perfect world the 98 model with horizons engines would be best it might not be as realistic for my wallet.
With that being said im trying to get some information on the performance of the 95/96/97 with either 7.4L 340HP engines and the 7.4L 310HP engines. I'm really looking for the average cruise speeds and WOT.

any info would be greatly appreciated
 
All,

I'm now seriously in the hunt for a 370 and while in a perfect world the 98 model with horizons engines would be best it might not be as realistic for my wallet.
With that being said im trying to get some information on the performance of the 95/96/97 with either 7.4L 340HP engines and the 7.4L 310HP engines. I'm really looking for the average cruise speeds and WOT.

any info would be greatly appreciated


I have a '98 with the Horizon's. I have 4 blade props and cruise at 22 knots 3250rpms. WOT is 4400. it burns about 32 GPH at cruise.
I know others with same boat but less HP. Takes more time to plane with 310's with a load of people/junk. 340's better. More Hp is usually for top end, and you really don't want to run them at high rpm's----32gph is enough.
 
I would seriously look at eliminating the older 370's. After looking this past summer, I couldn't even stand at the helm of the older 370's due to the arch which pretty much took it out of the running (I'm 6'2"). Although you can redesign the top to go over your head, it's another cost. The finishes on the newer 370 are also much nicer than the older one. I would also look at the 380 as well... years 2000+ if you can swing it. The 1999 had a wet head. The 2000 went to the separate one. Pricing is all over the map, so see what you can find. The market has dropped but asking prices are still astronomical. This previous summer I had deposits on a 1998 370 at around $60k and the 2001 380 for $75k.
 
I have a '98 with the Horizon's. I have 4 blade props and cruise at 22 knots 3250rpms. WOT is 4400. it burns about 32 GPH at cruise.
I know others with same boat but less HP. Takes more time to plane with 310's with a load of people/junk. 340's better. More Hp is usually for top end, and you really don't want to run them at high rpm's----32gph is enough.


I agree no need for a boat that size to cruise that fast unless you don t care about gas. Thanks for the info.. like I said that he 98 is the way to go but the ones on the market are asking way to much
 
I would seriously look at eliminating the older 370's. After looking this past summer, I couldn't even stand at the helm of the older 370's due to the arch which pretty much took it out of the running (I'm 6'2"). Although you can redesign the top to go over your head, it's another cost. The finishes on the newer 370 are also much nicer than the older one. I would also look at the 380 as well... years 2000+ if you can swing it. The 1999 had a wet head. The 2000 went to the separate one. Pricing is all over the map, so see what you can find. The market has dropped but asking prices are still astronomical. This previous summer I had deposits on a 1998 370 at around $60k and the 2001 380 for $75k.

I'm 6'1" and and like to stand and drive so the arch has been a concern...but no boat is worse lol... and I agree my dream boat would be the380 but has to be at least a 00 cause of the wet head .. but like you said the price tag from a 370to 380 is crazy ...
 
I would seriously look at eliminating the older 370's. After looking this past summer, I couldn't even stand at the helm of the older 370's due to the arch which pretty much took it out of the running (I'm 6'2"). Although you can redesign the top to go over your head, it's another cost. The finishes on the newer 370 are also much nicer than the older one. I would also look at the 380 as well... years 2000+ if you can swing it. The 1999 had a wet head. The 2000 went to the separate one. Pricing is all over the map, so see what you can find. The market has dropped but asking prices are still astronomical. This previous summer I had deposits on a 1998 370 at around $60k and the 2001 380 for $75k.

What places were you searching or finding them when you were searching? I check yachtworld and boat trader weekly and then I occasionally search some of the other brokers out there like marine max or skipper buds ... not sure where else to search or if they are accurate on say boat trader or yacht world really are
 
Going with a ‘98 is the answer for sure. Fuel injured engines and the other extras that Sea Ray threw into that last year of the model is worth every penny. And getting there faster is really over-rated. Whatever happened to “the journey is the reward”?


Gene
 
Going with a ‘98 is the answer for sure. Fuel injured engines and the other extras that Sea Ray threw into that last year of the model is worth every penny. And getting there faster is really over-rated. Whatever happened to “the journey is the reward”?


Gene


I agree -
I had a '97 and can't count the number of days that I wished I had a higher arch design and FI
 
I have a '98 with the Horizon's. I have 4 blade props and cruise at 22 knots 3250rpms. WOT is 4400. it burns about 32 GPH at cruise.
I know others with same boat but less HP. Takes more time to plane with 310's with a load of people/junk. 340's better. More Hp is usually for top end, and you really don't want to run them at high rpm's----32gph is enough.
Care to share the specs on your props?
Factory is 3 blade
 
What places were you searching or finding them when you were searching? I check yachtworld and boat trader weekly and then I occasionally search some of the other brokers out there like marine max or skipper buds ... not sure where else to search or if they are accurate on say boat trader or yacht world really are

I cruise Craigslist (also try Searchtempest to look in multiple areas), Offerup, Facebook Sea Ray Owner's Group, Yachtworld, Boat Trader, all local marinas within say a 3-4 hour window (sometimes they advertise on their website - just google marinas on google maps and start bringing up their webpages), Boats.com, marinemax.com, Popyachts, etc. One things about Popyachts... they will take take 'for sale by owner' ads and duplicate their post typically with better pictures to make it more appealing to buyers. From my understanding the sellers can legally still sell their boat even if they are under some 'loose contract' with Popyachts. What Popyachts does is present you with the ability to click into their pictures AFTER you log into their site. That's how they track you and ultimately how they hold the sellers accountable for the sale of their vessel. Just be aware that if PopYachts advertises it, you can usually find it elsewhere cheaper.
 

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