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    Can anyone compare ride quality of 220 Sundeck to 240 Sundancer?

    We have a 22' Sundeck, and are thinking a pocket cruiser might be fun, so are considering selling it and getting a Sundancer 240. At first I assumed since it's 2' longer and heavier, it would be more stable/smoother than our Sundeck, however after reading about it a little more, I hear people...
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    Strange seawater PSI issue: Higher at idle, drops at speed (Guardian kicks in)

    2010 Sundeck 220 with Mercruiser 5.0 MPI EC (catalyzed) This started this season, as soon as we launched. As soon as I get up on a plane I get Low Seapump Pressure messages, and engine guardian kicks in. Also sometimes shows messages about Manifold Temp To High, leading me to believe it's a...
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    Does your system tach show sea temperature? Maybe you just need to enable it!

    So I was mildly disappointed that my Sundeck 220 didn't show ocean temp. Not a huge deal, but it's fun to have an idea of what the temp is when swimming. I never really got a clear answer if the stock transducer (or other sensor in engine) provided this info, but think I was told it did not do...
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    Moving a sundeck 220's trailer with a yard or garden tractor

    Just bought a new house, with a 15000 SF yard and two garages. :smt038 Boat will be able to go in one during the winter, but in the summer I'd like to put the trailer in a tight spot in the yard that will require more maneuverability than my truck can provide. I'm justifying buying a small...
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    Removing/replacing stock tranducer on a Sundeck 220 (2010)

    I got a new GPS with sounder (Garmin 546s), and have pretty much decided my best would be to replace the stock thru hull transducer. From what I can tell, only thing I will lose by removing stock 'ducer is depth reading on the system tach, which will be a little obsolete anyway. The transducer...
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    Garmin 441s or 541s for a Sundeck 220

    I'm considering a GPSMAP 441s or 541s, or maybe really splurging and getting a 546s. I'm concerned the 541 might be overkill and look awkwardly large on the helm of a 22' boat. The 441 is a little less than twice the over all size of the 378 I have now (shown in the pics), the 541 is a little...
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    Massachusetts trailer registration - Holy crap

    Just got the renewal for my trailer registration. Didn't really notice it when I bought the boat as there was so much other stuff going on with sales tax, registration, title, etc etc. $160/year - they got it rated as 8000 gross weight, $20 per ton. I think trailer with 22' sundeck is more...
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    New GPS - looks like a good deal but should i wait till spring?

    I'm looking at getting a Garmin GPSMap 441s. This season is over, so I don't really need it till spring. Local West Marine store has it sale for $439.99 ($100 off) $100 off is s big discount, but a lot can happen between now and spring. Should I jump on this deal, or hold out for even better...
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    Flushing MPI 5.0 EC on a Sundeck: Manual says to disconnect sea water hose AFTER?

    First season with the new Sundeck 220 (lovin' it), and I'm reading up on winterization/maint etc. Flushing the engine seems very easy - hook up muffs, turn on water, turn on engine etc. No problem. Basically same as the outboard engines I always had in the past until... Until the last step -...
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    Sundeck horn - design stupidity?

    I thought it was odd that the opening for the horn faced straight up to the sky on the bow of the boat. Seemed like it would just fill up with water. But I assumed Sea Ray would have it worked out so there must be something under the cover to divert water or let it drain right? Wrong. After a...
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    Problem with fresh water sprayer system (Sundeck 220)

    Last week, I was using the fresh water sprayer on the bow, and the sprayer's button seemed to get stuck in/on for 10 or 15 seconds, then I got it to pop back out. Figured some salt spray dried around the nozzle mech maybe. But since then, the system is not working. If i turn the helm switch on...
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    Quick release clips (or something) for fenders

    Any recommendations for something to rig up a quick release/hang for fenders on Sea Ray's retractable cleats? I saw some generic hangers, but was wondering what's been found that works well with the specific cleats used on our boats. I'm on a mooring and use fenders occasionally for few...
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    IPod via USB disconnects when trimming engine

    Whenever we trim then engine - even just a momentary bump of the trim control, the iPod disconnects and we have to unplug/ it from USB and reconnect it to get it back. This is the stock Sony stereo in our brand new 2010 Sundeck, and we are using the USB jack that's mounted inside the console...
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    Trim/porpoising/GPH on a 2010 Sundeck 220

    We started the season early this year and launched April 9, since we really NEEDED to get out on our shiny new boat. It's fricken cold but we're lovin' it. Our local boat yard is letting us keep the boat at their dock pre-season till our normal mooring field opens in early May (Thanks Brown's!)...
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    Sundeck bilge pump - is it wired direct to battery or switched?

    2010 Sundeck 220 - Dual battery and A/B/Both/Off switch from factory. With battery switch in OFF position, will the bilge pump get power if needed? That is - is it wired direct to the battery? When I picked up the boat last week, the guy who went over everything said that's how it was set...
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    Mercruiser ECT's dirtly little secret??

    Mercruiser ECT's dirty little secret?? I don't think I've seen this discussed before. I'm a noob to I/O's so hopefully this makes sense. When I decided get into a boat with an I/O engine, after a lifetime of outboards, I was fully aware of the extra maintenance they require on the risers...
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    Is sonar worthwile?

    Been considering getting a new Garmin 441s for my new sundeck 220. I believe I would have to replace the stock tranducer - true? If I replace it and feed the 441, can the stock gauge still be fed the info to display depth and water temp (though it might be a little redundant - just curious)...
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    About to buy a 2010 Sundeck 220 - how does this deal sound?

    How does this sound: New 2010 Sundeck 220 MSRP = $66,000 After a little discussions etc dealer is offering it to me for $50,000. Looks like I might have to close by 9/30/2010. I can take delivery in the spring and not get charged for storage. To get the price down, they ended up invoking the...
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    Sundeck 200 - Is it back?

    From what I can tell on Sea Ray's web site and the brochure I was sent, the Sundeck 200 disappeared after 2008. I went to a test drive event, and had the pleasure of checking out what they said was a brand new, so new it's not in the catalog new, 2010 Sundeck 200 (20' LOA). It looks just like...
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