Official 280 Sundancer Thread

Cuins said:
They were labled NMEA + and -.
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So here's a wiring diagram of the 210, also included the link for Raymarine obsolete radio manuals.
https://raymarine.app.box.com/s/55w633qmoxe4h6v5nwgx/folder/723357477

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Thanks Captn TJ,
I just figured it out when you prompted me to look for a manual. On the 215 it accepts NMEA 0183. Different than the 210, old tech however, they do make a 0183 to 2000 converter.
 
Curious if anyone has replaced their Galley mixer/faucet, and if so with what? My 280 came with an aftermarket kitchen style faucet at the galley sink, and it's a single handle mixer located on the side. It's too tall for the microwave door to open properly, and with the handle on the side, if I don't strap it shut it will turn on while underway and make a mess if I leave the water system turned on.
 
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Cuins said:
Thanks Captn TJ,
I just figured it out when you prompted me to look for a manual. On the 215 it accepts NMEA 0183. Different than the 210, old tech however, they do make a 0183 to 2000 converter.
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Roger that - but won't you need 4 - 0183 wires - 2 receive and 2 send?

Don't know the capabilities of this VHF model - maybe it's just receive so it can transmit lat/lon for DSC?
 
djungeljim said:
I'm about to change the spark plugs on my kohler. How do I change the plug on the backside of the unit? I guess I can reach over it and change it blindly, but I'm thinking there should be an easier way?
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use a long extension with the rubber insert in the plug socket. You can do it by feel pretty easy.
 
Captn TJ said:
Roger that - but won't you need 4 - 0183 wires - 2 receive and 2 send?

Don't know the capabilities of this VHF model - maybe it's just receive so it can transmit lat/lon for DSC?
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That is exactly what it does, transmits lat/lon for DSC, two wires + and -.
 
Cuins said:
I have a 2003 280 DA...

Also this boat is smart craft equipped but not with smartcraft gauges. Added vessel view mobile over the weekend and it worked like a charm.
Thanks
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Hmmm, this got my attention! So I just did a quick search on the Mercruiser Vessel View Mobile, https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/gauges-and-controls/gauges-displays/vesselview-mobile/ . This looks very cool and useful! So I also have a 2003, but this link says only good for 2004 and newer. You've obviously proved that it works. So can you provide a bit more info on what it takes to hook it up? I'd like to verify that I have the connections required (though as your's, I think my boat is equipped, but also does not have any SmartCraft gauges.

Thanks,
 
[QUOTE="Gunn, post: 1058790, member: 427"I think my boat is equipped, but also does not have any SmartCraft gauges.

Thanks,[/QUOTE]

No gauges at all????
 
I'm out of town until tonight and will send more info over the weekend. Look at your out drive and see if the smartcraft label is there. I have a bravo III. You won't get all the info as you dont have all the sensors. I will try and send a screen shot.
 
Kenn Denning said:
Does anyone have a suggestion on where I could purchase the L shaped table leg for the rear table on my 2005? I have the table, but I've looked all over the boat and cannot find the leg for it. I've googled the Sea Ray part number but the only one I can find is in Canada and the dealership wants to charge $40 for the shipping. If I can't find it somewhere else I guess I'll give them their $40 but it seems kind of ridiculous.
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Part was made by Garelick. I’m not sure if it is still made. Possible sources might be parts liquidators like Flounder Pounder or Great Lakes Skipper and the usual standbys EBay & Amazon. Silly question, did you look under the wet bar. It’s normal storage space is clamped against the aft wall kind of tucked in.

Henry
 
stg099 said:
Wanted to follow up with my findings after fixing this issue yesterday. Total job was less than a half hour. After looking at the design of the tilt column I found that there are 2 Allen head bolts that clamp the tilt helm to the input shaft on the steering rack. After removing the steering wheel, then the rubber boot and plastic trim around the tilt assembly I had access to these bolts. I was able to get nearly 2 turns on both, which removed the slop or play I was experiencing in the helm entirely. Super easy job and one more thing knocked off the list.
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The same situation can exist on the other end of the cable where it attaches to the power steering ram. There is a threaded cap on the ram that holds the casing of the cable stationary. If that cap is loose even a couple revolutions, there will be excessive play.
 
Captn TJ said:
On newer VHF radios NMEA 0183 wires are typically run to a chartplotter. However, there are generally four of them. If this is an old radio they were more likely wires for an external speaker.
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There are four, or more correctly two pair. One pair is for transmitting data, the other pair is for receiving data. A basic VHF with DSC would only need a reception pair (or listener) to receive the location data transmitted by the GPS. If the VHF has an additional feature like an AIS receiver than it would have four and the VHF transmit pair (or talker).

Simplistically the listener pair of the receiving device attaches to the talker pair of the source device. In other words output goes to input and vice versa.

NMEA 0183 is complicated as things can be daisy chained and doubled up and there are limitations on how many devices can listen to a single device etc..

Henry
 
Gunn said:
Hmmm, this got my attention! So I just did a quick search on the Mercruiser Vessel View Mobile, https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/gauges-and-controls/gauges-displays/vesselview-mobile/ . This looks very cool and useful! So I also have a 2003, but this link says only good for 2004 and newer. You've obviously proved that it works. So can you provide a bit more info on what it takes to hook it up? I'd like to verify that I have the connections required (though as your's, I think my boat is equipped, but also does not have any SmartCraft gauges.

Thanks,
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Gunn,
You need to check your engine serial numbers. At one time Merc published of starting serial numbers for when Smartcraft was introduced to that product. Cuins 496, like mine was designed from the beginning to be (and is) Smartcraft. SC is a subset of the automotive CANBuss technology that was introduced in the 90s. The 4.3 by being an older design had to be upgraded.

This is the reason Sea Ray did not immediately implement SC. Only some of the engines supported it.
 
Hey guys I have a question about my 280 with twin 5.7 mercruisers, I took it out for the first time this weekend and it seems like the port motor has more power than the starboard one does. I feel like I have to pin the starboard motor where the port motor is at half throttle at the same rpm , any input would would be helpful
 
Benjamin Palumbo said:
Hey guys I have a question about my 280 with twin 5.7 mercruisers, I took it out for the first time this weekend and it seems like the port motor has more power than the starboard one does. I feel like I have to pin the starboard motor where the port motor is at half throttle at the same rpm , any input would would be helpful
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When was the last tuneup/new plugs?
 
Would that make the difference in the throttle with one being pinned and the other being at half throttle
 
Henry Boyd said:
Gunn,
You need to check your engine serial numbers. At one time Merc published of starting serial numbers for when Smartcraft was introduced to that product. Cuins 496, like mine was designed from the beginning to be (and is) Smartcraft. SC is a subset of the automotive CANBuss technology that was introduced in the 90s. The 4.3 by being an older design had to be upgraded.

This is the reason Sea Ray did not immediately implement SC. Only some of the engines supported it.
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Good morning. I have a Smartcraft related question. I have a 2004 280 with twin 4.3s. My port tach/LCD stopped displaying any data from the port engine or depth transducer. I swapped the port and stbd cables but the port LCD still didn't work. Interestingly, if I disconnect and reconnect the cable into the gauge the LCD will briefly display data but will eventually stop displaying. My next step is to remove the gauge and see if I can disassemble the casing and look for loose wires or bad solder joints. Any other suggestions are much appreciated.
 
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