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

Hehe... Good example of how different people approach things. In this case, I would go the other route.
I'd take a shot at removing the pump and only pay the dealer if I couldn't get it back together again.

I was wondering about what would happen if the impeller went bad at sea while I was winterizing the boat last week.
When I last removed the pump, the boat was on a rack. I see that you recommend against doing the job in the water,
but is it possible to change the impeller (which requires removing the pump) at sea? I didn't see any seacocks on the
hoses going to the drive. I can only imagine how much water would get in the boat before I could get both hoses off
of the back of the pump and secured above the water line. Has anyone here ever had to do this at sea? How did it go?

Michael
 
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I did mine while the boat was in the water. I had a couple of bungs ready to seal the hoses once I'd pulled them from the back of the pump. As long as you are quick with the correct size bungs, very little water gets into the boat. I would strongly reccomend that you take good notes regarding the orientation of the pump and more importantly where the long and short bolts go. It's very easy to take it all to bits only to discover that you cant remember which bolts go where.


Dave
 
I think a couple of woodworkers parallel clamps (Bessey clamps or similar) would work to squeeze the hoses closed in the middle to keep water out. I may try it out to see if it will work - it's just such a tight fit to get to anything down there... :smt101 :smt021
 
kendaldrive said:
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I did mine while the boat was in the water. I had a couple of bungs ready to seal the hoses once I'd pulled them from the back of the pump. As long as you are quick with the correct size bungs, very little water gets into the boat. I would strongly reccomend that you take good notes regarding the orientation of the pump and more importantly where the long and short bolts go. It's very easy to take it all to bits only to discover that you cant remember which bolts go where.


Dave
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Welcome Kendal,
Post your boat's info in your signature.

Glad you're aboard.
 
Does anyone with the 2005 to 2007 model have the sunpad and teak table option for the cockpit? I have pictures that were sent from SeaRay and it looks like a nice option, but pricey! Over $1K...
 
I've been making my own Cockpit table. I'll put it on it's own thread.

I just need to finish sanding and staining it. A friend of mine will spray a catalyzed clear coat on it for me.
Here's a sneak peek.
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Great looking table! I was thinking about doing the same thing, but I think I would like the Sunpad insert. I just wanted to see if the option is worth the bucks.
 
At Ease said:
Great looking table! I was thinking about doing the same thing, but I think I would like the Sunpad insert. I just wanted to see if the option is worth the bucks.
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If it's the one I'm thinking of I think it's a nice option but seems very pricey.
 
Here are some pics that SeaRay sent over on the Sunpad option.
 

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It appears that the table does in fact match the sunpad. It is small addition of space in regards to the sunpad area. I just wonder if the price is worth that small amount of space. I do like the table storage! If I don't go with this option, I will likely build a custom table top as you have done.
 
At Ease said:
Here are some pics that SeaRay sent over on the Sunpad option.
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At Ease: Thank you for posting the pictures. I've seen several custom designs for table storage discussed on this board, but this is the first time I've seen the Sea Ray design. It looks like you can pop the engine hatch up just a tad and then pull the table from the little shelf. I purchased a round white table with support pole from Sea Ray (which we saw on one of the bigger boats in the show room) -- it has worked great for us, but still need to build/buy a dedicated storage location.
 
The area under the hatch looks like it is only for the support board for the sun pad.

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I am sure you could build something for that teak table like I did in the engine bay for storing it. The pad would probably have to go in the cabin when not in use.
 
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Nehalennia said:
Sounds like a good idea. Let us know how that works out.

BTW, I have a spare starter I carry on board.
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Could I get an idea of the spare parts everyone is keeping in their boats?

I have bought a new stainless steel tool kit for my boat and after reading the starter solinoid story I would appreciate any advice. I just had a b-day party and everyone gave me boaters world gift cards, so I might as well get a list from you guys.

Thanks for your suggestions in advance.

P.S., the trailer for our boat is being delayed, so no delivery until this Saturday 9/16. I'll keep reading my large amount of owners manuals till then.
 
medic3538 said:
Could I get an idea of the spare parts everyone is keeping in their boats?

I have bought a new stainless steel tool kit for my boat and after reading the starter solinoid story I would appreciate any advice. I just had a b-day party and everyone gave me boaters world gift cards, so I might as well get a list from you guys.

Thanks for your suggestions in advance.

P.S., the trailer for our boat is being delayed, so no delivery until this Saturday 9/16. I'll keep reading my large amount of owners manuals till then.
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I keep an extra Idle Air Controller (IAC) and a spare starter solenoid. Both of these are criticial to get your engine started or make sure it will idle (and not stall). I figure anything else that goes wrong, I'll just have to get towed.

I also carry containers of engine oil and gear lube. The latter is real important if your gear lube drops below the level of the sensor in the gear lube container mounted to the engine because if that happens the ECM will throttle back your engine making it difficult to go anywhere.
 
medic3538 said:
Could I get an idea of the spare parts everyone is keeping in their boats?......
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As far as what else to carry, I have a assortment that I have collected over the years. I should spread it out then take a picture but from memory (meaning I will forget some things) here goes:


Engine oil
Gear lube oil
Spare IAC (and the correct allen wrench – check this in advance, it’s a odd SAE size that is not in the typical small assortment you buy from hardware stores)
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Generator “A” kit
Kit A
• Kit A Zinc (2)
• Heat Exchanger Gasket
• Fuel Elements (2)
• Oil Filter
• Belt
• Fuel Hardware Kit
• Impeller and Gasket Kit (2)

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TyRap brand cable ties
1 roll of self fusing tape. (Pricy but worth it)
A kit I made with a variety of stainless steel hose clamps.
A kit I made with a variety of wire crimp on terminals, some spare wire and pliers type crimper.
A kit I made with a variety of stainless steel nuts, bolts, screws, washers, & spare hardware, small sizes.
A’buss’ spare fuse kit.
An assortment of spare light bulbs. If you are only going to keep a few onboard, at least make sure you have spare bulbs for your navigation lights.
An assortment of tools. I know I will not remember them all from memory but here goes. Allen wrench kit, several screwdrivers, knife, standard and needle nose pliers, pliers type crimper / stripper tool.
A small assortment of corks (incase a sea-cock breaks - I can pound it into the hole)

Again, I am sure I am forgetting some stuff, but the boat is stored away for the winter.


edit - added (2) fuel filters
edit - after reading Todd's reply - long set of jumper cables.
 
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I carry:
Spare fuses
Gear Oil
Oil
Bravo III props
Prop Wrench
Grease
Starter
Screws
Nuts
Garboard Plug
Heater hose
Impeller
Antifreeze
Wood tapered plugs
Hand Bilge Pump
Jumper Cables
Mallot
Solder and butane soldering gun
Wire and connectors
Tools, including Mirror on a extendable wand
Volt Meter
funnel
.....I think I got most of it from memory
 
Presentation said:
Thank you Todd! I do not have this but will add it.
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Yeah, you may not need one because you're slipped, but sure handy to have in case you left it on the swim platform and while moving the boat, disappears. Save's some time in case you're re-launching
 
Nehalennia said:
Yeah, you may not need one because you're slipped, but sure handy to have in case you left it on the swim platform and while moving the boat, disappears. Save's some time in case you're re-launching
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Nehalennia, this is in case you forget to put the bildge drain plug back in and you could throw this plug in quickly?

Where is the switchable solinoid located. Under the sink at the main power breaker?

Sorry, newbie stuff.:huh:
 
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