310 Sundancer

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redsky

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Apr 4, 2007
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austin, texas
Boat Info
310 Sundancer
Engines
Twin 350 mags with BIII's
I'm thinking about purchasing a new 2009 Sundancer 310 with 350's and BIII's. Stepping up from a 280. Would like to hear any comments from 310 owners, positive or negative...

Thanks,

Redsky
2006 Sundancer 280
496 Mag BIII
 
We went from a 260 to this boat. Love the boat. So much easier to manuever than the stern drive with the twins. I got a bow thruster, I really don't use it. We use the grill all the time. I can stand up in the head compared to the 260.

If you can, think about the 330. More space in the engine room, nicer bed up front, etc. More money of course also.
 
I agree with Drob, this isn't much of a jump from a 280? In this economy, I would certainly look at going larger or even one or two years older to gain the additional space. I guess it will depend on your trailering ability or space constraints at your marina too.
 
One jab at the 310: the gas fills are on separate sides of the boat. At the gas dock, you either have to spin your boat after filling one side or pull the hose through and hang precariously over the side reaching around the arch to fill the other tank.

One compliment: The '09 310DA is hands down a bigger and better boat than the 2010 310DA, for much less money. The '09 310 is now the 2010 330DA. So, if you buy the '09 310DA, you will be getting the equivalent of a 2010 330DA for much less than the cost of the 2010 310DA.
 
Not to hijack, but I looked at the new 310, and was surprised is has a smaller beam by almost a foot than my 10 year old 310......
 
Are you looking at new because they will take your boat in trade? There are many newer used boats that you could get into for a lot less that what you would pay for a new 310. Just wondering?
 
I have on '08 310, with Axius. Are you looking at a boat with Axius, or inboards? We bought this boat because it had Axius, it had good room and seating below decks, and it was the biggest boat that would fit in the slip behind our house.
 
I forgot about the fillups, like Mike said. They are on both sides and you are stretching to fillup, especially if it is not a floating dock. Also, to add to the water tank you have to undo the isenglass by the helm to fill up. It does have the walk through to get to the bow, which the wife likes.
 
magredoak said:
I have on '08 310, with Axius. Are you looking at a boat with Axius, or inboards? We bought this boat because it had Axius, it had good room and seating below decks, and it was the biggest boat that would fit in the slip behind our house.
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The details in your profile show both Axius and Bravo III.
 
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RonF said:
The details in your profile show both Axius and Bravo III.
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Product Overview

Axius® is a sterndrive package that uses twin, individually articulating MerCruiser® Bravo Three® sterndrives without the use of a tie bar. Axius® is designed to solve one of boating’s biggest challenges – docking.
 
We moved from a 07 280 to a 08 310 and love it. The fuel location issue is a minor inconvience. There is however a design issue with the power supply. One 30 amp shore power to run all systems onboard. We are working right now to add a shore power cable to run part of the power. Other than that and the poor quality control from SR and our dealer, we are pleased with the boat.
 
Why is one 30 AMP shore power not enough? Is it a problem with the power at your dock?
 
The single 30 amp service is just too small for a boat this size. When you have the AC, refrigerator, water pump, microwave, vacuflush, water heater all going through a single 30 amp service it just overloads too often. The AC needs to be on its own and thats what you get in a 340 and above. I cant tell you how many times I popped the main circuit or even the dockside service when I used too many things. Put an iron or a hairdyrer on that circuit and watch out...
 
Jack F said:
Product Overview

Axius® is a sterndrive package that uses twin, individually articulating MerCruiser® Bravo Three® sterndrives without the use of a tie bar. Axius® is designed to solve one of boating’s biggest challenges – docking.
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Jack, I see. Sounds neat. I guess I'm just stuck in a time warp with my 1999, and have not paid enough attention to the latest technology.
 
mambodave said:
Not to hijack, but I looked at the new 310, and was surprised is has a smaller beam by almost a foot than my 10 year old 310......
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That's because the new 310 is really a replacement for the 280/290. Sea Ray is calling the single engine 270 a replacement for the 280/290. That's the bigger surprise. Your 10 year old 310 is actually the ancester of the 2010 330.
 
eauty said:
The single 30 amp service is just too small for a boat this size. When you have the AC, refrigerator, water pump, microwave, vacuflush, water heater all going through a single 30 amp service it just overloads too often. The AC needs to be on its own and thats what you get in a 340 and above. I cant tell you how many times I popped the main circuit or even the dockside service when I used too many things. Put an iron or a hairdyrer on that circuit and watch out...
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I've had all that going on in a 300DA with a single 30 amp service and have had no problems at all..including using a hair dryer. That goes for the generator as well.:huh:
 
Bridog said:
I've had all that going on in a 300DA with a single 30 amp service and have had no problems at all..including using a hair dryer. That goes for the generator as well.:huh:
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Same here with my 310. Never tripped the single 30 amp.
 
I would bet the '07, 08, 09 310 is running more amps than a 300DA or '98 310. I can either run one or two 30A cords. When I run one, I do trip the circuit using AC, water heater, water pump, fridges, and microwave. Running two 30A cords trips nothing.
 
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