Currently building a 300hp mercruiser for my 1983 26' Sundancer that I bought with a hydro-locked engine.
The cause of the engine failure was a hole in the intake manifold under the thermostat.:wow:
I am passing on this info with the effort of saving someone an expensive oversight in the...
Ok here is a fast way to check the switch.
Use a multimeter and set it to ohms. Put the black lead on one wire coming from the switch and the red wire ont the other with the shifter in neuteral.
If the meter reads OL the circuit is open and the switch is more than likely faulty (it should read...
I am thinking of driving my 1983 searay 260 sundancer from Borden light marina in Fallriver to Falmouth heights.
I do not know the Fallriver area and could use some help with navigation and fuel usage and time.
This will be my first long trip and my first trip with this vessel. I bought it...
Do you remember how far it is from Newport to Falmouth and the route that you took.
I am thinkinking of bringing my 260 sundacer from Fallriver marina to Falmouth Hieghts.
What is the average range for this style boat with a 260-300hp engine and a full tank of gas (100GAL).
I know that weather plays a part, so lets say there are 2-3 foot waves and 20 knot winds. Oh and running at 3000rpm.
I am thinking of going from Fallriver Ma. to Falmouth hieghts Ma
1983 searay v225
Many parts like new from the wheel to the prop.
Hull is going to scrap so I am trying to lighten it up.
:smt038
Also have a tandem trailer with title for the same boat.
This is a must go boat as I have another so all offers welcome
That sounds like the deal that I just got into.
Do you have any pictures?
What year was the 350 Magnum?
I am putting the engine from my 22 foot searay into it (350 pushing 350hp)
She looks real nice in the picture. I just bought mine a couple weeks ago and I have to replace the engine as a first project.
The previous owner hydrolocked it so I got it fairly cheap.
How much of a project was that to do? Did you do it yourself?
What type of enginge are you running?
I just purchased mine a couple weeks ago and cannot wait to get it running.
Does anyone have a 1983 26 foot Sundancer?:smt038
I have been reading many forums and really enjoy them.
Plenty of really knowledgable folks with a wealth of knowledge.
I would really like to read more about 1983 sundancer experiences.
Faulty parts may be the problem, however, more likely that the water input was blocked causing the impeller to heat up.
I change the complete assembly (housing and impeller) every year as I run in salt water.
Thanks guys, your input is certainly appreciated and I do understand about all viewers.
The last drive the engine was mated to was an Alpha one aftermarket and seemed to do fine.
My big question is will the intake manafold from the Magnum fit my other engine?
Other than the intake and...