Got it. I do have the after-market larger aluminum tubing for my bimini. I will watch for the noise you are describing. The noise on my boat is is definitely coming from mid-forward port side.
Hey Northern Post - Thanks for replying. Many Sea Ray owners have experienced this problem. I will look for signs of stress and hope to hear from other owners who have found solutions.
Thank you for responding. I am not sure what the "soft top" option is. Were you hearing the exact same cracking noise coming from the port side dash area? If so, as many details as you can offer would be greatly appreciated. I am committed to fixing this problem so I can enjoy this...
I have seen old blogs about this, but no answers as to where this noise is coming from and how to eliminate it.
I have a 2007 SR 340 Sundancer, 8.1 Horizon V-Drives...approx 500 hours.
When I am in 1.5 ft + choppy waters with waves hitting the forward hull on the port side, I hear a loud...
I have a 2007 340 Sundancer with the same loud cracking noise that comes across the port side dashboard. It is disturbing and not normal. Has anyone figured this out yet?
Has anybody figured this out! THIS CRACKING NOISE IS NOT "NORMAL". My 2007 340 Sundancer has same exact problem when waves strike the port side hull. Please call with any Helpful info. This needs to be right. Thanks. Steve 425-269-8235 12/25/17
Has anyone figured thus out! Has anyone contacted the Sea Ray manufacturer? It's not the sliding door to the cabin. I have a 2007 340 Sundancer with the exact same LOUD cracking sound coming from the port side dash in rough waters hitting the port side hull. No issues with rough water hitting...
Has anyone figured thus out! Has anyone contacted the Sea Ray manufacturer? It's not the sliding door to the cabin. I have a 2007 340 Sundancer with the exact same LOUD cracking sound coming from the port side dash in rough waters hitting the port side hull. No issues with rough water hitting...