Official 2003.5-2008 340 Sundancer Thread

Just wanted to share some pics of my 4 part compound this season. Had a detailer who does restoration work take care of it. Came out amazing imo
 
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Looking great! I think his secret was working upside down - my shoulders are always sore when working above. :p
Seriously though it does look great - now all you need to do is keep up on the annual maintenance to keep it that way.

-Kevin
 
Yea haha pics got flipped somehow, I’m actually gonna have him wax the hull again in the water in July to keep it nice. That’s funny because I was telling my mechanic I’m gonna turn the boat upside down to lift the manifolds into the motors instead of lowering them in
 
liv2ryde100 said:
Yea haha pics got flipped somehow, I’m actually gonna have him wax the hull again in the water in July to keep it nice. That’s funny because I was telling my mechanic I’m gonna turn the boat upside down to lift the manifolds into the motors instead of lowering them in
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BTW - we still have to meet up sometime this year.

-Kevin
 
KevinC said:
Not this model but I have replaced fuses in other Microwaves. Its usually a pretty simple procedure. But it this case you need to remove the microwave which I have not done on this boat (yet).

-Kevin
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The microwave really wasn't that bad. Three screws - one on each front corner, and one in the middle about halfway back. Loosened these up and the whole unit with the shelf it sits on slides right out. Then there are four screws holding the unit to the shelf. Did some "googling" and found several appliance part houses that stock all the internal parts. Also found a local guy who works on small appliances (tv's, microwaves, etc) and carried this to him. He called yesterday and said there is a "bad board", and he should get it in 4 or 5 days. So, hopefully I dodged the bullet.
 
Dano135 said:
Hello Micheal. Sounds like you and I have the same issue see post #1246. I was out today and boat ran well for nearly 2 hrs before hearing the ignition beep and watching port tac fall to 0. Within a second or 2 power returns and like you,haven’t needed to restart the engine. It happened at various speeds and it’s very frustrating. Opened the dash and checked all connections. Tomorrow going in bilge and will check all grounds as well as opening electric panel in cabin and check all its connections. My mechanic found no faults on his computer and seems stumped. I’ll write if I find a cure.
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Hi I have a 2005 with the same issue that started last season. I believe it's the ECM (computer module). It started in my starboard engine, but would only happen one time soon after ignition (wouldn't have to restart engine, but it would beep and lose gauges for two seconds). My mechanic was stumped for a while, then switched the starboard ECM with the port side and narrowed it down to a computer issue. It's nothing mechanical and I've continued using the boat until I can get my hands on a new/used ECM.
 
Bob - At Last said:
Hi I have a 2005 with the same issue that started last season. I believe it's the ECM (computer module). It started in my starboard engine, but would only happen one time soon after ignition (wouldn't have to restart engine, but it would beep and lose gauges for two seconds). My mechanic was stumped for a while, then switched the starboard ECM with the port side and narrowed it down to a computer issue. It's nothing mechanical and I've continued using the boat until I can get my hands on a new/used ECM.
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Do the Smartcraft LCDs show something like "LOST ENGINE COM" or similar - if so it may be a bad harness connection.

Also see http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/lost-engine-com.34116/

I do not believe this alarm leaves a fault code behind.

-Kevin
 
Bob - At Last said:
Hi I have a 2005 with the same issue that started last season. I believe it's the ECM (computer module). It started in my starboard engine, but would only happen one time soon after ignition (wouldn't have to restart engine, but it would beep and lose gauges for two seconds). My mechanic was stumped for a while, then switched the starboard ECM with the port side and narrowed it down to a computer issue. It's nothing mechanical and I've continued using the boat until I can get my hands on a new/used ECM.
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There is an outfit in CA that can repair ECM's. I had them do both of mine after a lightning strike and my own botched troubleshooting. Whipple Superchargers in Fresno. They had them fixed and back to me in a week.
 
hey everyone i started my manifolds job today. got one side off of one motor so far, just curious how anyone re ran the fitting in the new manifold for the water line that goes to the shafts. thanks. oh also 8 bolts on the thing came out no problem. if anyone has advice on what they used to clean the old gasket off the head that would be appreciated also
 
They make a spray on gasket remover, softens up the gaskets then scrape it off with a gasket scraper, if all of it doesn't come off spray some more on wait a few minutes scrape again.
 
KevinC said:
So, the real question is are they worth the money?? I have been wanting to add one in the cockpit to move air on calm days - especially when it gets a little buggy. The suction cup mount would be great because I could place it on the arch and then remove when not needed.

-Kevin
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It works great. It has been on the boat for 5yrs without an issue. We sleep on the boat almost every weekend in the summer and I have it on all night every night we sleep on the boat. I like it cool and air moving around me when I sleep. It move quite a bit of air and is fairly quite as well.
 
My snap in carpet had torn at a few of the buttons and it needs replacement. I remember someone on CSR had a really nice looking infinity carpet made for thier 340da. I think it was a pattern they did themselves and it covered more than the factory patterns did. It really looked sharp. I can’t find the post. If you have infinity carpets in the cockpit of your 340 I would appreciate the help tracking down a good pattern for it the carpet. Thanks for the help.
 
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