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Kind of an unpleasant surprise when looking to anchor. The helm switch to the windlass doesn't go into the normal "on" position where the light lights up. All the other switches on the starboard control panel work (so its probably not the whole EIM going south). No functionality up/down. I...

Last summer my 5ECD would crap out after 5-20 minutes of run time, showing an EC72 error code. Before I could get around to it, I replaced all 4 of my 310DAs batteries -- after 5 years, they were shot (two were actually bulged). After swapping out with new batteries, the generator decided to...

I bought my 2007 310DA in 2017 and it had the Kenyan Grill with the faulty heating element. I got the upgrade kit that fixed the problem with it and it’s mostly been trouble free. I say mostly because I just “fixed” it again after it’s second spell of tripping out the in-line breaker since...

What's the inside height of the storage space under the cockpit aft bench seat? Basically from the deck to the bottom of the seat cushion.

We have an outside dock at our marina and the approach angle requires a 90 degree turn. I made the turn but there was quite a bit of crosswind but then I noticed that it wasn't the wind blowing me off course, it was my steering was gone. Boat would only turn a pretty sharp left. After trying...

Went out Thursday and when I cut my throttle to drift for a bit I was kind of taken by the relative quiet until I realized the quiet was no bilge blowers running. Since it would have killed my plans for the rest of the weekend, I went the low-effort route and replaced the factory Atwood...

My head system decided it was time for my annual pre-4th of July troubleshooting session by going into “pump never stops running” mode. Last year I wised up and got a vacuum gauge but never needed to use it. This year I figured it would be helpful and I checked the vacuum at both the inlet...

My marina was working on my boat and lost the trapezoidal cockpit filler cushion for the cockpit (the little one that fits on the starboard side between the forward and aft bench cushions). Is something that could be replaced as a complete cushion pre-made or does it have to be re-created as a...

Got over to the marina to start install on a strainer for my generator water intake. Took a look at my anodes and wasn't sure if they were rotten or not. Fresh water only, brand new magnesium anodes when I bought the boat in 2017.

These have long been a big desire on my part. Not that I need them for any serious navigation use, just to offset the boat's motion somewhat to get a better image than my cheap Bushnells. Anybody take the plunge and find they're worth it?

I've been reading posts elsewhere on these, maybe they're just a low-production gimmick to sell to the 7 Marine crowd, but they seem kind of crazy from an engineering perspective. It's like somebody married a giant outboard with a pod drive -- the bottom of the lower unit moves like a pod...

I'm planning on adding a Groco RSC strainer over/around my generator raw water intake due to issues with weed ingestion. This requires drilling and screwing fasteners into the hull. How thick is the hull in that area? Is it thick enough for me to drill out, epoxy fill and then tap for screws...

Does anyone know what the factory cutout size is? I replaced my bulbs with LEDs when I bought the boat, but I'd kind of like to replace the fixtures completely with the kind that can toggle color to red.

I discovered last week that the cockpit fridge (OEM installed Norcold AC/DC unit) does not lose DC power when the main control panel Refrigerator switch is off. I didn't get into any further investigation to see if it was on the "TV/12V RECEPTACLE" breaker, as that and CABIN LIGHTS were the...

(I hope this title was click bait enough...) This summer I've had multiple weed obstructions on my generator raw water intake. The filter basket is empty and with the valve open there's barely a trickle of water. I take the boat out at planing speed for a bit, run the generator (which stays...

I am starting to look for a heated barn/warehouse/work space I can store my boat for Winter 2021-22 and do some work on it over the winter. I'm guessing I'm probably answering my own question here, but the manual shows 12' 5 1/2" from the keel to the top of the hard top, so I'm guessing on a...

After four summers, my port side batteries (which run the house power) are getting to the end of their useful life. Long afternoon anchoring now results in a port engine that won't turn over without pressing the "emergency" crossover switch. Would it work to parallel in a third battery for the...

Last weekend it was windy and we took the boat to a more shallow and protected bay for a combo maintenance/cleaning and boating session. The admiral wanted the generator on to run our mini vacuum and for air conditioning in the cabin. We don't use this bay often and I was reminded why -- its...

I've owned this boat for 4 years, and the admiral handles the galley clean up duties after a day on the water as we head back to the marina. One day a couple of summers ago, I asked her how she cleaned up that day without hot water. She said, "I just turned on the hot water heater and we had...

And the biggest Sundancer is now the 350? I saw a brokerage ad for recent (2018, I think) 460 DA and got to digging and looked at the Sea Ray web site which I hadn't visited for a while and was surprised that the largest Sundancer is now the 350. I knew that they were getting out of the...