Recent content by bobt2000

I think that's exactly what I need! I have an electronic compass with NMEA0183 output so that covers the heading, so this looks just the solution for the GPS if I can't get the one that's connected to work. Thanks!:smt038 It's a LOT cheaper that what Raymarine suggests. (I found some options on...

I have an OOOOld RL70 MFD that I only use for radar. It is not worth upgrading. The radar works fine however the GPS seems dead. I haven't been able to troubleshoot why it's not working as I only noticed this at the end of the year, I will be adding a Raymarine a78 MFD with sounder this year...

Well after a lot of shopping I think I will likely end with a used Raymarine a78. It's all touch screen however it's wifi so remote controls can be easily added to it. Raymarine has a nice all button control as wel as a steering wheel remote. I think it will give me the best of both and easily...

I do still have to original 454's that do a GREAT job of turning money into smoke. My tentative plane is to use the Garmin GFS10 fuel flow sensors that connect to a compatible Garmin Plotter through NMEA2000 network. The reason is that the Garmin plotter will show me fuel flow rate on the...

I can agree with the ipad issue. My RT70 has no working charts so I have been using Navionics on my tablet. It's great but very cramped on my dash. Plus hard to use when underway. I looked at Garmin because of their NMEA2000 fuel sensors that networks nicely with their MFD. Their MFD's have the...

I am upgrading my old busted Raymarine FF to a Chartplotter/FF. It's a tossup between a Garmin with buttons and a Simrad with touchscreen. Both about 6"-7" screens. I have read that the touchscreens can be hard to use under way, especially if the boat is tossing a bit. I am used to the rubber...

So here's my question about fuel. I have an '88 349 Sundancer...and my normal trip is a 20 minute idle down a river to lake Erie then a 15 mile run out to where we anchor for the day/weekend, then the return trip. In term of MPG (or NMPG) ...not GPH...is it more efficient running up on a plane...

Thanks for the replies. I've been a bit nervous because I've found a few "bad winterizing* issues from the previous owner that were not disclosed. I just replaced a heat exchamger and repaired a cracked fresh water tank. Happy boating!

I just took the Sundancer out for her first run of the year. I bought it late last year and have never had an inboard before. So my question is this....in the picture....both bottom corners...see the exhaust from the side ports?? Is this normal?? Almost nothing at idle. I was running at about...

Anyone know of a 1988-89 340 SD being parted out ? I am looking for a port side muffler for mine. Why?? Well I Blew It UP ! Yup, blew the top right off of it. Anyway I found one at Long Island Marine but the owner (I think) just will not return emails or calls so I have to start looking for...

If you have an Android tablet that you don't use, download the Navionics app. It's $65/year but works flawlessly. And if you already have the tablet then you are saving even more. I used this to get me from Grand Island NY to Long Point, Lake Erie. I also store all my manuals on the tablet as...

I have an '88 340SD. I BLEW UP the port side muffler.....blew the top right off of it ! I accidentally started the engine at 1/2 throttle and the mechanic thinks that fumes must have built up in the muffler and ignited. Sounded like a shotgun blast! So now I am trying to find a used one in a...

On mine there are three 3" screws under the trim on the right side of the ice maker. There are actually 4-5 screws but only the top 3 were holding the unit in. Then two more screwed in to the bottom (behind access panel) and 2 more screwed in to the left side in front of the evap coil. It was...