2009 330 table question

Hoyamom

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Dec 30, 2009
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Virginia
Boat Info
330 Sundancer 2009
Engines
T - 377 Axius stern drives
I have a question about the shape of the table on our 330. It has a very sharp pointy end and I was wondering if you put the sharp end facing the port side or starboard side?:huh:
 
I can't resist. Do you know which end goes in the slip first, the sharp and pointy end or the square end? Welcome to the club.

Anyway, the table is like a puzzle piece and the floor under it matches the shape. It can only go one way.
 
We found that the pointy end got in the way when trying to move around the cockpit. I had countless bruises from bumping into it so we found ourselves not even putting it up very often. I had the idea of turning it around so the rounded edges were to the outside so the cockpit was more open. I just wondered if anyone else did that too. My husband wanted to get another table made that would be smaller to make the cockpit more open.
 
We put the pointy end towards port. Like JV said, if follow the contour of the decking beneath, it seems like that's how it was intended to be oriented. I store mine whenever we are underway, and while we aren't on the boat. I have a teak oil that I use 2-3 times a year. In the winter, its covered in the basement, along with the dining table.
 
OffBroadway - what kind of teak oil do you use? Did you do the steps down below too?

How are you enjoying your boat?
I wanted a larger one after our first season but husband likes the 330. I would LOVE the 450 but in another lifetime and tax bracket. LOL
 
OffBroadway - what kind of teak oil do you use? Did you do the steps down below too?

How are you enjoying your boat?
I wanted a larger one after our first season but husband likes the 330. I would LOVE the 450 but in another lifetime and tax bracket. LOL[/quote

Hoyamom, I picked up the teak oil at West Marine. I think it's their own brand, it works well. You wipe it on, let it soak in for 10 minutes, then wipe off. It really brings out the woodgrain and coloring. My steps down aren't teak, as my boat is an '08. In any event, I know they went to something other than the vinyl clad on the '09's, but I didn't think they were teak, I thought they were more like a flexiteek, or something similar to what is in the head. I don't think I'd put the teak oil on any of that material. By the way, my saloon and mid-berth are both fully carpeted, whereas in the newer boats, I believe they went to a flexiteek type material as well.

As for enjoying our boat, we LOVE everything about it. It would be nice to move up to a 40, 450, or better yet a 44 Sedan Bridge or something equivalent. But, for now it suits us just fine!!!
 
Actually, the stairs are real wood if you get that option. They are something to drool over if you have ever seen them.
 
I didn't realize that JV...any idea how expensive/easy it would be to retro-fit? I agree, they are something to drool over, especially compared to the stock on the '08.
 
Our boat was a demo boat (like a model home) so it came with everything but the one thing I DIDN'T want and that was a grill. I really like having a place to put a tray of goodies or a tray of beverages. The bad thing about it being a demo boat was that the carpet was already dirty and there were quite a few hours on it but we did get a good deal.
The stairs are wood stairs and the downstairs is like a wood laminate. The head area is made of fake teak and I wouldn't put any oil stuff on that. I will check West M for that teak oil.
Thanks for your comments.
 
That just proves what I've always said is that 95% of boating is personal preferance. While I understand the benefits of a place to put those goodies or beverages, we absolutely love the grill - so much, in fact that it could be a dealbreaker if we couldn't get one similar to it on another boat!!! We use it all the time, for reheating, toasting, anything that isn't greasy. For that, we use the Magma, attached through one of the rod holders. As for your carpets, have you tried to steam clean them?
 
We also love our grill. We use ilo the cabin stove and it does not smoke (put some water in drip pan).
 
I have not priced out the retrofit on the wood stairs, but I just know that from SR, it will have a large price tag. I would be curious to know.

I use the grill all the time, but I select foods that will not smoke on it. It just so happen that those tend to be more healthy anyway. I do shrimp kabobs, chicken kabobs, hot dogs, and pizza on the grill. No burgers or steaks. After cooking, the grill gets stripped down and cleaned. It looks like it has never been used.

The carpets are brought home once a year and hosed out and steam cleaned. They look new also. The carpets will not hold a stain.
 
Ditto on keeping the grill clean - you'd never know it's been used. I use a metal polish on it often, after cleaning with water and a light ivory soap. I also found replacement drip trays at Kenyon online. I think I bought 10 for around $30 or so. They should last a very long time!
 
How do you guys clean the rug in the cockpit? Do you rent a steam cleaner or just use a scrub brush? I heard that if you use a steam cleaner it will eat the protective coating on the underside of the carpet.
Thanks for all your answers - this is our first boat so we are still learning and it is so much better to hear from experienced boaters.
Thanks
 
Hoyamom,

I would consider myself a "rookie" at this but what we did with our 260 seemed to work well. We would bring them home, use a carpet cleaner, scrub and hose them off. They would then get hung out to air dry and pretty much looked brand new. This was after a day with the kids and the wonderful orange cheetos. :smt013
 
Hoyamom,

I would consider myself a "rookie" at this but what we did with our 260 seemed to work well. We would bring them home, use a carpet cleaner, scrub and hose them off. They would then get hung out to air dry and pretty much looked brand new. This was after a day with the kids and the wonderful orange cheetos. :smt013

I follow the same method, seems to work,
 
How do you guys clean the rug in the cockpit? Do you rent a steam cleaner or just use a scrub brush? I heard that if you use a steam cleaner it will eat the protective coating on the underside of the carpet.
Thanks for all your answers - this is our first boat so we are still learning and it is so much better to hear from experienced boaters.
Thanks

We have one of those "for home use" Bissel upright cleaners. The water is hot, but it's not stem. It works well, because I can do it in the basement and not have to hose the rugs down. I tried that once, and it took forever to get the water out of them.
 
... and not have to hose the rugs down. I tried that once, and it took forever to get the water out of them.
The steam cleaner will suck it dry. Hose it down, good and wet, spot treat the stains, spray on a light cleaning solution throughout, scrub, hose it all off and vacuum it up with the steam cleaner.
 

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