Official 320 Dancer Thread

Has anyone recently replaced both raw water intake hoses from seacocks to the strainers? One hose is longer than the other. Do you know what total length is of both hoses? I am trying to order some and I'm not near my boat.
So anyone who has nothing to do, would you mind going downstairs and measuring the two hoses? ;);)
I see no one likes going down in the engine compartment like me
 
Yeah I used to have a 32… went to a 40 different brand boat downsizing again due to personal reasons…
The 320 with the 6.2s is a nice boat. More economical to run, good cruising speed and plenty of room (depending on your needs). Good Luck!
 
Yeah had one for years, really not great on gas. Downsizing from a 40 diesel for 2 years approx but not sure what I want to go with 100%
 
Shade sail for cockpit, does anyone have a solution or method they've used? Links to parts they've used? All day sun can get to you.
How about connection mechanisms for poles or existing canopy.
 
Shade sail for cockpit, does anyone have a solution or method they've used? Links to parts they've used? All day sun can get to you.
How about connection mechanisms for poles or existing canopy.

I have a simple setup that works while in the dock. I purchased a 8 x 8 sunshade from Amazon (~$28) , two telescoping tent poles (~$38) , and some ball bungies (see links below). The Telescoping poles go into the fishing rod holders on the gunnel. The shade corner grommets get put on both poles on one end and using the ball bungies (i.e. pushing the bungie cord end thru the grommet) I then put the snap the cord end of the bungie under one of my helm top canvas snaps. It works well. (see pic)

Good Luck,
Mike
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Shade Address: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N31DCUT?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)

Telescoping poles (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PCN4F4N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Bungie balls address
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirec...9008731&id=8683929984446653&widgetName=sp_atf)
 
I have a simple setup that works while in the dock. I purchased a 8 x 8 sunshade from Amazon (~$28) , two telescoping tent poles (~$38) , and some ball bungies (see links below). The Telescoping poles go into the fishing rod holders on the gunnel. The shade corner grommets get put on both poles on one end and using the ball bungies (i.e. pushing the bungie cord end thru the grommet) I then put the snap the cord end of the bungie under one of my helm top canvas snaps. It works well. (see pic)

Good Luck,
Mike
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Shade Address: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N31DCUT?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)

Telescoping poles (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PCN4F4N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Bungie balls address
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirect/picassoRedirect.html/ref=pa_sp_atf_aps_sr_pg1_1?ie=UTF8&adId=A052492420M2KDHQMPAIM&url=/Bungee-Qtimal-Canopy-Extreme-Gazebo/dp/B07CKTQMCL/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=35F4FMKQLEU65&keywords=ball+bungees&qid=1659008731&sprefix=ball+bungees%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&qualifier=1659008731&id=8683929984446653&widgetName=sp_a
Thank you, I was looking at these very poles and wasnt sure if they would hold up with a big wind, etc. Nothing to hold the canvas on the poles? We've had some really windy days on the barnegate bay earlier.
 


The poles have a cap on top that holds the sunshade on. I've had it up with strong winds in the dock without a problem. Also, the poles are quite flexible and strong and a snug fit in the rod holder, so they stay put.
 
The poles have a cap on top that holds the sunshade on. I've had it up with strong winds in the dock without a problem. Also, the poles are quite flexible and strong and a snug fit in the rod holder, so they stay put.

in the picture I shared, the caps are not on the poles, but most of the time I use them
 
in the picture I shared, the caps are not on the poles, but most of the time I use them
Thank you Happy, I may go with this exact setup, did you choose beige color for the a reason? less hot than a blue to match the canvas?
 
Thank you Happy, I may go with this exact setup, did you choose beige color for the a reason? less hot than a blue to match the canvas?

I went with beige because it is less hot and also because it is so hard to match blue that I thought I would just stay away from blue
 
I went with beige because it is less hot and also because it is so hard to match blue that I thought I would just stay away from blue
2 more question, did you think of using a water proof material in case of rain? would 8x10 be too big? it seems 8x8 is custom size.
 
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2 more question, did you think of using a water proof material in case of rain? would 8x10 be too big? it seems 8x8 is custom size.

I have a separate waterproof tarp for rain. I use my tent ground cover (8 x 7) and it works well. I prefer having the sunshade for the other times because it breathes and I feel like I have better ventilation with it then I would with a waterproof tarp.
 
In case anyone has this on their project list. I switched out the the old Rule 98A sump box with the new generation 98B. Easy swap and a better physical attributes but still not convinced it is designed well. Still only pumps out about a inch of water per cycle.
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I'm replacing my GPS and I need a new woodgrain panel for the dash where the old GPS was. Does anyone have a good source for this? Size is 10 1/4 X 11 1/4. Thanks.
 

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