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    Condensation in the winter

    We do a combo of Damp Rid canisters/hangers and a modified dehumidifier: we drilled a hole low on the exposed vertical side of the collection drawer and installed a rubber grommet with aquarium style clear tubing long enough to drop into the sink drain. Although not designed to run...
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    Official 1980's Weekender/Sundancer 300 thread

    Bummer about the 39, dwna1a, but boy, your work on the 30 sure is paying off!! And I'm watching the transom fix conversation intently....that's a likely project for mine this winter.
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    Recommendations for a Dog Ramp?

    First thought....perhaps weave/tie a dock line to the underside, using the existing structure on each side of the mesh area. Then run each side under the firm section, pulling taut to attach to the platform at the same points as the cording from the rings on the top back edge? That might...
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    Official 1980's Weekender/Sundancer 300 thread

    The enviable swim platform upgrade!! Some other folks I know who also have 80s models have done the deed, as well--no regrets among them, and I'm sure you have none, either. There are a few things ahead of that in my budget, but maybe someday IYL will get one, too. (Thank you for the offer--I...
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    Official 1980's Weekender/Sundancer 300 thread

    Oh no--that's terrible! Crossing fingers for you.
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    Official 1980's Weekender/Sundancer 300 thread

    The stainless support brackets that run from transom to underside of swim platform--mine has three, which bent in a storm my first season and have weakened/worn through over time. As a complete noob at the time, either it didn't occur to me to file an insurance claim, or I feared that filing...
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    Official 1980's Weekender/Sundancer 300 thread

    Oh wow what a year....and a half....or something like that? Seems the rest of yas have been quite busy outside of CSR, too, with that long gap between November and March! Flooring looks great, dwna1a--will your non-boating gig lighten up at all for you to enjoy the fruits of your labor soon...
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    Official 1980's Weekender/Sundancer 300 thread

    Thank you so much!
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    Official 1980's Weekender/Sundancer 300 thread

    Are your specs upthread somewhere on what panels and controller you're using? (I've been having issues searching the thread no matter what I'm looking for; probably user error!) I gave up trying to have my generator repaired, and am betting a solar solution will be less expensive than...
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    Official 1980's Weekender/Sundancer 300 thread

    Not voting, just sharing thoughts. How often do you open your hatches? If it's rare, and if the type of carpet you're using is fairly manageable to roll out of your way when needed, a single piece might be a great choice to minimize trip hazards as you mention. If you open the hatches...
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    Official 1980's Weekender/Sundancer 300 thread

    Dumb question time: standard vs. counter rotating drives/props....how can I confirm what I've got? A "mechanic" said mine counter rotate, but that person also said some other things that I've learned don't jive, thus the quotation marks to use the term loosely! I do know the current props are...
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    Refrigerators not Working

    Batteries were my first thought--a refrigerator is a HUGE power draw, so low batteries just can't do the job. However, if a fridge is dual power and wired properly, it should bypass the batteries completely when you're on shore power. Have you confirmed what you have and how they're wired? If...
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    Official 1980's Weekender/Sundancer 300 thread

    Looks great, not to mention very easy to clean!
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    Captain's license and colorblindness

    Thank you--knowing some other possible lines of inquiry will help! I agree this is the most important question. At the same time, I'm genuinely curious what kind of spectrum exists for people with the condition, and how the tests differ from one another. Where it concerns him, I'd be curious...
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