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New shinny generator arrived yesterday....looking forward to putting it to the test..... Excellent service and speedy shipping Pete

Hi all......looking to move up this year, been looking at a 1992 50 foot sundancer, 300 hrs on a total rebuild..... Survey will do done, but before I commit to one, any specific questions that I should be asking that would be specific to that model ? Thanks Pete

21 years later the refridegerator quit.....are there any safety issues that I don't see, if I replace the unit with a flush mount 120v fridge....the direct "Marine" replacements are 700-800 bux. I can get a 120v only for roughly 180.00. Is there a resaon to stick with a marine unit that I don't...

Howdy all, happy holidays.....I've been shopping for a new boat, likely my last upgrade....and came across a "Bank Owned" 50' Searay http://www.jarrettbayyachtsales.com/inventory/photo/1909/0/ At the price, I would expect she needs some work...but then again, maybe not much.....if the bank is...

Hi folks.....hope that everyone has an awesome Thanksgiving......friend shared a link with me that may help to put you in the holiday spirit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp_RHnQ-jgU&feature=related hope you enjoy as I did

This picture was sent to me by Lord Farringdon (CSR) in New Zealand.... Think it sums it all up rather nicely

Trying to narrow down an oil leak.... Alarm came on yesterday when I was letting the engines warm up....checked the guages...zero oil pressure port engine....shut it down, pulled the stick out...confirmed...no oil on stick...added 2 qts.....showing 1/2 qt low now....restarted the...

Thermostats on a car allow the engine to heat faster and enable the heater....they are not necessary.....except to allow the heat to be turned on earlier..... What is the need for a T-stat on a boat ? Thanks Pete

Howdy all.... I bought an Optima AGM battery this weekend to add to the electrical system on the boat..... Raised a question......will the new battery be compatible with the OEM charger/inverter ? The manual says the charger will charge all types of battery's, however.....the AGM wasn't...

Hi all.....purchased and installed the new West Marine AIS transceiver last month....Pretty straight forward....however the interface between the chartplotter and the AIS unit needed some tweaking.....wiring instructions were a bit confusing...couple of toll free calls and all is well.... Nice...

Considering the purchase of an AIS transponder for the boat....Notice that there are two classes....A and B....information on either is sketchy...looking for some info on either and if possible...the difference between the two I do recreational boating / fishing in the Hampton Roads area.....a...

1990 310 Sundancer....has no dash or guage lights working.....Dash lights appeare to be the back light kind, BUT....no burned out bulbs or sockets to verify this...Both the guage and dash light intensity is controlled by a reostat (dimmer)...but it does not appear to work.... Is there a fuse...

Howdy all....can't imagine this not being talked about before...but I sure couldn't find the thread..... WINDSHIELD WIPERS 1990 310 Sundancer.....has a curved windshield.....I have 3 blades, port, stabbord and center...of the 3 center one(12") works and clears the glass nicely....two...

howdy all.....have a 310 sundancer, with the cockpit icemaker. It needs to be replaced....anyone found a fridge of the same size to replace it with....could use the extra refridgerator space.... Thanks Pete

Howdy all.....just had a survey done on a 1990..310 Sundancer, then did a sea trial.....minor problems on the survey...not deal stoppers......are there any know trouble spots with this model that I should take a second look at ?? OH running gear twin merc's 454 with inboard Vdrive...

Howdy all..... Permission to come aboard ? Formerly "Spidey" on the SRO board....Glad I found this board.... Hampton Roads area, Lower Chesapeake.... Driving an 1982 270 SR...just put an offer in on a 1990 310 Hope everyone has a great New year..... Pete