260 Sundancer Thread.........Comments questions and answers

Have any of you guys cut down the table pole that is up on deck? I have no idea why SR but the table so high but i'd like to cut it down however when i look at the ends of the pole they look tapered. Is this just an illusion or is the pole really tapered?

Justin
 
It's tapered. I agree, why did they make it so tall? No idea...:huh:
 
Where to store the foredeck cushions?

I have just bought a 275 sundancer (a 260 with swim platform :)
In the cabin were 2 (big) cushions for placing on foredeck in case of sunshine bathing.
But where do I store these cushions when not in use ?
any suggestions?
 
As far as I know the 275 Sundancer is the same as the 260 Sundancer. I owned a 2005 260DA and I would say you are out of luck when it comes time to store them. There are no special places to keep them other than somewhere in the main cabin or mid-cabin.
 
Have any of you replaced the manifolds/risers yet in the 05+ models? Reading these manifold/riser threads is starting to scare me as i havent even looked at mine. I'm in freshwater with the closed cooling system on a 496.
 
Grimm. In fresh water I wouldn't even lose 1 minute of sleep. You have many seasons ahead of you IMO.
 
I'm in salt water and had mine inspected this season. Looked great!
 
Need help with battery selector switch and starting procedures:


I have a 2007 260 and this is my first year with the boat. I understood that I could start the engine with battery 1, and then use battery 2 while on the hook for stereo, head and water pump. That way I keep battery 1 isolated to ensure restarting at the end of a day at anchor. What I've found is that the engine will only start with the selector on both batteries.

Would appreciate some insight into other's procedures... The boat only had 40 hours on the engine and extremely well maintained when I bought it earlier this summer (batteries on trickle charger off-season and connected to shore power and internal batter charger during summers). Don't know if they are original or if they've been changed. However, I suspect that they're original. Do you need to start with both batteries? If I do use battery 2 while anchored, am I risking the ability to restart the engine?

Any suggestions?
Thanks!
 
I can use either of the batteries to start the boat. I don't have to switch to both.
 
GrimmSpeed said:
Have any of you guys cut down the table pole that is up on deck? I have no idea why SR but the table so high but i'd like to cut it down however when i look at the ends of the pole they look tapered. Is this just an illusion or is the pole really tapered?

Justin
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I think there are two posts on board of different lengths...one for the bow table in the cabin and one in the starboard coat closet. The one for the bow table is longer I believe.
 
rpm said:
Need help with battery selector switch and starting procedures:


I have a 2007 260 and this is my first year with the boat. I understood that I could start the engine with battery 1, and then use battery 2 while on the hook for stereo, head and water pump. That way I keep battery 1 isolated to ensure restarting at the end of a day at anchor. What I've found is that the engine will only start with the selector on both batteries.

Would appreciate some insight into other's procedures... The boat only had 40 hours on the engine and extremely well maintained when I bought it earlier this summer (batteries on trickle charger off-season and connected to shore power and internal batter charger during summers). Don't know if they are original or if they've been changed. However, I suspect that they're original. Do you need to start with both batteries? If I do use battery 2 while anchored, am I risking the ability to restart the engine?

Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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The next time you are anchored check the voltage of both batteries before starting your engine using the LED display on your tachometer gauge. I am betting you will see the batteries somewhere in the 11 volt range, especially on the one you are using as a house battery.

My own personal experience on my 260 is good batteries will still maintain a reading in the 12 volt range while on the hook for several hours. When mine started dropping into the 11 volt range I could not start my engine either with the "house" battery.

Given what you are describing, I would just replace them if it were me so you don't get stranded somewhere.
 
+1 to What Dave S said. Time to replace your batteries.
 
Does anyone have the optional sun pad filler cushion where the back table goes and if they do is it worth 400 dollars?
 
Dave S said:
The next time you are anchored check the voltage of both batteries before starting your engine using the LED display on your tachometer gauge. I am betting you will see the batteries somewhere in the 11 volt range, especially on the one you are using as a house battery.

My own personal experience on my 260 is good batteries will still maintain a reading in the 12 volt range while on the hook for several hours. When mine started dropping into the 11 volt range I could not start my engine either with the "house" battery.

Given what you are describing, I would just replace them if it were me so you don't get stranded somewhere.
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Dave's back! Where the heck have you been?
 
Nehalennia said:
Grimm. In fresh water I wouldn't even lose 1 minute of sleep. You have many seasons ahead of you IMO.
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Perfect, thank you Nehalennia!

Kendall said:
I think there are two posts on board of different lengths...one for the bow table in the cabin and one in the starboard coat closet. The one for the bow table is longer I believe.
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oh man...i've been wanting to fix this problem forever and my dumba$$ never even thought that the two table poles might be switched. Gonna swap them tomorrow to see if that is what it is.
 
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