340 SUNDANCER THREAD

M&M's_Beach_House said:
So we have a few questions on the 340 and used purchasing. Our 2007 240 was damaged in the hurricane and we are in the process of selling it (almost there but not officially done yet!). So we are in the market for a 2004-2014 340 Sundancer. Realistically we are looking at a 2004-2006 340 which would be in our price range. We are not looking older than 2004 because we like the newer layout with three bucket seats up top and other features, etc.

Here are our questions:

1- We have seen 340's on the market with engine hours as low as 250 to as high as 600 for 2004-2006 models. Assuming the engines are well taken care of, what is normal wear and tear for a boat in the northeast or in general and when do marine gas engines (8.1 Horizons only for us) need to be replaced? I read somewhere 1500 is the average engine life for marine has engines.

2- Generators. Is 5kw a good size and is 600 hours too much for a 2004 model? I also read marine generators (moist are Koehler I'm looking at) can last 5,000 hours if taken care of.

3- What is the average selling price for a 2004 340 with 8.1's? 2005? 2006?

4- What should we be especially careful looking at in a 2004-2007 model 340 Sundancer when starting our search?

5- Any other info is much appreciated! We are basically only looking at the 340 at this time as we have ruled out most other models by now.

We are very close to selling our boat (still waiting on our check from salvage company who agreed to purchase it). Once we do, we may ramp up our search including looking at boats up and down the east coast, etc.. Thanks in advance for the advice!

Michael
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We are also looking for a 2004 to 2007 340. Looking forward to feedback on the questions you asked.

Kim
 
villain style said:
On a 2006 340 with 8.1L the fuel gauge indicator in the stbd cluster is pegged at E. The other 3 gauges in the cluster do work. All gauges in the Port cluster work. The fuel indication for both tanks does show fuel in the Smartcraft system. Any ideas what I could check for the gauge in the cluster?

Thanks - Mark
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Not 100% sure I'm following. So the analog gauge doesnt show any fuel, but the smartcraft readout does? I was originally thinking that the fuel tank sensor may be bad which you could check by checking its resistance reading with an ohm meter. If one is reading and the other isnt, then maybe it's just the analog guage itself. Perhaps check the back of the guage and make sure the connections are solidly attached?

James
 
JimFromMD said:
Not 100% sure I'm following. So the analog gauge doesnt show any fuel, but the smartcraft readout does? I was originally thinking that the fuel tank sensor may be bad which you could check by checking its resistance reading with an ohm meter. If one is reading and the other isnt, then maybe it's just the analog guage itself. Perhaps check the back of the guage and make sure the connections are solidly attached?

James
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James - That is right. Smartcraft reads fuel but quad gauge fuel indicator pinned at "E".
 
Might be a bad wire from smartcraft to guage. I think those guages are slaved from smartcraft to read what smartcraft sends out
 
rcknecht said:
Unscrew the instrument pannel, and rotate the knob in the back of the tach several time (it is for V6, 4 and V8 models). Put it back in the original position, then screw the panel back in... The tach should work fine after you do that...
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OK, we tried this. No knob, but a screw. We're still having issues. Any other / more ideas?

Thanks all!
 
Dive Girl said:
OK, we tried this. No knob, but a screw. We're still having issues. Any other / more ideas?
Thanks all!
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Did you see the indicator that switches the guage from a 4 - 6 to 8 cylinder engines? It rotates, you may have to use a screw driver to rotate it.
 
rcknecht said:
Did you see the indicator that switches the guage from a 4 - 6 to 8 cylinder engines? It rotates, you may have to use a screw driver to rotate it.
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Yes, that's what we turned. Still having issues.

Thank you
 
rcknecht said:
Did you see the indicator that switches the guage from a 4 - 6 to 8 cylinder engines? It rotates, you may have to use a screw driver to rotate it.
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You, that's what we turned. Still having issues.....
More thoughts?

Thank you!
 
We're looking at purchasing a 2005 340 and it needs new canvas. It currently has the fastback but we prefer a camper canvas. Does anyone have an idea of cost to replace the canvas? Also, any idea on cost to go with camper vs fastback?
 
Our Diversion said:
We're looking at purchasing a 2005 340 and it needs new canvas. It currently has the fastback but we prefer a camper canvas. Does anyone have an idea of cost to replace the canvas? Also, any idea on cost to go with camper vs fastback?
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Your probably looking at $2500-3000 for a fast back and $5000-$6000 for a camper since you will need new tubes and supports along with all the extra canvas.
 
Have a loaded 2007 dancer (blue hull) for sale and want to avoid dealer charges any great ideas?
 
jmartin said:
Have a loaded 2007 dancer (blue hull) for sale and want to avoid dealer charges any great ideas?
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Boat Trader Online, Ebay, this site: Club SeaRay..............not necessarily in that order:)
 
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