Official 280 Sundancer Thread

Every DC light in my cabin has it's own switch. The "master" switch is on the wall just inside the sliding door but every other DC wall or ceiling light has it's own switch so it can be turned on/off individually. In my case with the AC/DC Galley light, I have 2 switches just under the galley cabinet, one for the AC and one for the DC bulb. The LED bub will also solve the problem of it getting too hot.


Got it, that make sense. Thanks for the explanation!
 
Does anyone know where I can find the TV mount, in thread 1723 posted 5/24/11 at 01:44PM?
 
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Thanks.....

Re BBQ, sorry reply with quote doesn't seem to be working properly on Tapatalk but I have the same BBQ (about 35cm diameter) and yes I can get it in the wet bar cupboard, even with the sub in there and a plastic create at the rear full of oils. Just need to untwist the gas adapter.

However I do find once I have started a gas bottle it then tend to leak out over time regardless of whether I leave the valve on but turned off, or no valve on so I leave the gas bottles in the aft locker so any gas that leaks from them can flow overboard rather that into the ER.

Ants
 
I have the same question ... I can't figure out how to access the bulb in these lights and I don't want to break the swivel light. Does anyone know how to change the bulbs?
 
I have the same question ... I can't figure out how to access the bulb in these lights and I don't want to break the swivel light. Does anyone know how to change the bulbs?
My 2001 has the swivel lights that appear to be two pieces, separated by a gold trim. Mine DO NOT come apart there. The clear plastic shield DOES come off and then you pull the bulb out from the front. Hold the light firmly and slip your finger behind the clear plastic. Pull gently and it should pop right out. Once that's removed, I found it easier to use both index fingers, one on the top and one on the bottom of the bulb and pull straight out. I refitted all mine with LED's from Marine Beam.com. They're excellent!
 
He everyone, Tonight i was out in the boat to "flush "the fresh water tank. The tank was empty when i started and filled it up full. Then i used the freshwater pump to empty the tank again. Finally i should fill it up again, but ran into trouble. I could only fill the tank with a couple of litres before it splashed the water out throgh the fillhole again. It seems to me to be a problem with the venthose, but could not see any problems. Any suggestions?

/Johan
 
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J, Mine has clogged in the past also.... Remove hose @ tank if you have access to a small 110 air compressor you can use a blow gun and clean it out. They seem to grow some kind of funk in them every once in a while.
 
He everyone, Tonight i was out in the boat to "flush "the fresh water tank. The tank was empty when i started and filled it up full. Then i used the freshwater pump to empty the tank again. Finally i should fill it up again, but ran into trouble. I could only fill the tank with a couple of litres before it splashed the water out throgh the fillhole again. It seems to me to be a problem with the venthose, but could not see any problems. Any suggestions?

/Johan

The water will sometimes pressure lock. You can force water in with pressure or push a hose way down in the fill hole. When it releases sometimes it makes a loud breathing noise. Mine has done this a couple of times.
 
Hey gents!

Tried to start her up today... The starboard engine cranks up good (new battery). The port side I believe has two batteries? Don't know if I need 2 dual purpose, cranking batteries, or 2 deep cycle, or one of each? I need to learn what battery does what and how to manage them out on the water! Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Kevin
 
Hey gents!

Tried to start her up today... The starboard engine cranks up good (new battery). The port side I believe has two batteries? Don't know if I need 2 dual purpose, cranking batteries, or 2 deep cycle, or one of each? I need to learn what battery does what and how to manage them out on the water! Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Kevin

The two batteries for the port side do everything, i.e. start engine, run house systems etc. (take a look at the wiring diagram in your owner's manual). They are doubled up in parallel to provide twice the amps of a single battery. These have to be the same type, and ideally should be replaced together. Because they are charged by the same alternator they should have the same charging profile.

What really kills batteries is completely discharging them. Cranking batteries provide high starting amps, but can only take a few 100% discharge situations before they go bad. The dual purpose don't have the cranking amps, but are more resilient when it comes to complete discharges. I'd go with two dual purpose batteries as the parallel connection will make up for any difference in starting amps. I've been using a pair of dual purpose batteries for the past six years without a problem. So if they'll spin a 496 V-8, there won't be any problems getting a single 4.3 going.

Henry
 
Thanks Henry!

My manual does state to get either 750 CCA, or 950 MCA. So, for dual purpose, it's ok to get two 750 MCA's?

Thanks,

Kevin
 
My manual does state to get either 750 CCA, or 950 MCA. So, for dual purpose, it's ok to get two 750 MCA's?

Since you have the twin engine setup, I presume your setup is the same as mine. If this is the case, a single battery fires the Starboard engine and the Generator. The Dual Bank fires the Port engine and provides the House power. I would assume the reason for this is so even if you drain both house batteries and the "Emergency Button" wont work for you, you can still start the generator and turn on the battery charger to charge the batteries back up. You can verify this by checking the schematics in the owners manual.

Personally, I would recommend Group 31 AGM batteries for all 3 and use the dual purpose batteries Henry was suggesting. I do not recommend you try to go the "economy" route on batteries or "mix and match"; if you do, you will probably just end up replacing them again in short order. I have been told battery problems can result in voltage spikes or variations that can kill an ECM which are over 1K each to replace.
 
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Anyone ever replace a waste holding tank in the 280? I noticed some blue antifreeze around the base of the tank, and some had flowed to the aft starboard corner. I had a freeze problem with the water valve & had to replace it, and I'm wondering if what little waste was left in the tank caused a problem over this extremely cold winter. I added a couple gallons of antifreeze and winterized properly, but maybe it should have been the -100f type. Either that, or the tank is developing leaks due to it's age..... or is there another possible source for the leak (grabbing at straws here!).
 
I find it unlikely that the tank ruptured from freezing or age. Fill the tank 1/3 with water and see if you determine where the leak is coming from. Might be from the pump that sits on top, a hose, or might have been splashed onto the base from winterization?
 
Yes, I might do some investigating tomorrow, and try to see exactly where the leak is coming from. It looks like there is room enough to get the tank out, should I have to. The worst part will be getting to the mounting screws at the base on the forward and starboard sides. A lot of hoses to disconnect, but nothing too difficult. Hopefully it's just a loose hose, but I don't' have that kind of luck.
 
Since you have the twin engine setup, I presume your setup is the same as mine. If this is the case, a single battery fires the Starboard engine and the Generator. The Dual Bank fires the Port engine and provides the House power. I would assume the reason for this is so even if you drain both house batteries and the "Emergency Button" wont work for you, you can still start the generator and turn on the battery charger to charge the batteries back up. You can verify this by checking the schematics in the owners manual.

Thanks guys! I did replace the batteries with what was in there... I've read the manuals and can't find this piece of information anywhere... "While on my lift, shore power on, to charge the batteries do I have to leave the battery switches on, or can I turn the battery switches off so no power can be used and still charge the batteries"? Thanks!

Kevin
 
Annapolis or bay area boaters...

What's going on this summer, anything? It's a BIG BAY out there and wondering what other folks are doing for get-togethers!

Kevin
 

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