Knot It
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Im pretty sure you can get the lense covers through the west marine web site. Shipping to your local store is free I think
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340 SUNDANCER THREAD
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CliffA
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- Dec 29, 2009
- 4,712
- Boat Info
- 2001 Sea Ray 340DA
Name: 'Happy Place'
4.5kW West. Generator
Purchased Nov. 2014
Fresh Water Use
- Engines
- Twin Merc. 6.2L (MPI)
640 hp (Total)
Raw Water Cooled
V-Drive Transmissions
Dale,
I looked at your blog on restoring your 340 and all i can say is 'wow'....I am sure you have heard this many times over but your fabrication skills are impressive....Do you do this type work for a living?....The tools and equipment you have must be very extensive (not to mention expensive).....You have not only restored the 340 but have transformed it into a luxury version of the boat.....
I share the same type creativity and passion as you for improving our boats, but my skills are no where near your level....i did many upgrades and improvements to my 215EC when we had it but not to the level of your 340 upgrades...your blog has given me some good ideas for my 340 for future projects and i can only hope they turn out as nice as yours....
it is great to have you and the other 340 owners as resources to assist with issues as they arise and to bounce some of my 'ideas' off of for honest feedback before i do something stupid....
just another confirmation for me of how valuable this site can be....
cliff
rcknecht
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You can send your boat to Dale and get a "make over" Dale has a side business and he has helped many of us CSR folks...
- Aug 17, 2010
- 1,160
- Boat Info
- 2005 Cruisers Yachts 500 Express
Zodiac Yachtline 340DL w/ Yamaha 40 hp
- Engines
- Twin 715 hp Volvo D12s with V-Drives
Cliff,
Thank you for the kind review. I am a mechanical engineer, and put myself through school while working as a machinist/fabricator, so yeah, I've been at this a while. My actual career is in pharmaceuticals now - I run a small manufacturing plant. Kind of a weird mix, but I enjoy it. As Rod mentioned, I do now also run a side business (DD Fabrication & Marine), so if you need anything made, or see something you like from my blog, let me know, and I'll make it for you.
Dale
Thank you for the kind review. I am a mechanical engineer, and put myself through school while working as a machinist/fabricator, so yeah, I've been at this a while. My actual career is in pharmaceuticals now - I run a small manufacturing plant. Kind of a weird mix, but I enjoy it. As Rod mentioned, I do now also run a side business (DD Fabrication & Marine), so if you need anything made, or see something you like from my blog, let me know, and I'll make it for you.
Dale
CliffA
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- Dec 29, 2009
- 4,712
- Boat Info
- 2001 Sea Ray 340DA
Name: 'Happy Place'
4.5kW West. Generator
Purchased Nov. 2014
Fresh Water Use
- Engines
- Twin Merc. 6.2L (MPI)
640 hp (Total)
Raw Water Cooled
V-Drive Transmissions
good to know...i was thinking about changing the cockpit galley drink holders, sink and faucet to stainless steel as you did and also maybe have a lid for the trash chute made in stainless steel....do you think you could make a SS trash chute lid?...no rush...probably a spring or summer project...
cliff
- Aug 17, 2010
- 1,160
- Boat Info
- 2005 Cruisers Yachts 500 Express
Zodiac Yachtline 340DL w/ Yamaha 40 hp
- Engines
- Twin 715 hp Volvo D12s with V-Drives
Yes, I could make it out of stainless, but it'll be pretty heavy if I match the thickness of the factory one. I'd recommend teak instead.........
Dale
Dale
CliffA
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- Dec 29, 2009
- 4,712
- Boat Info
- 2001 Sea Ray 340DA
Name: 'Happy Place'
4.5kW West. Generator
Purchased Nov. 2014
Fresh Water Use
- Engines
- Twin Merc. 6.2L (MPI)
640 hp (Total)
Raw Water Cooled
V-Drive Transmissions
OK, let me think about it....i'll get back to you if i want to have one made....
cliff
SeaRayCaptain
Member
Hi guys
Think is time for me to update/replace my tank fuel senders. Gets different readings between the tanks. Have anyone updated on their 340? Any advice/rekommendations what to buy.
? Thanks.
//Jan
Think is time for me to update/replace my tank fuel senders. Gets different readings between the tanks. Have anyone updated on their 340? Any advice/rekommendations what to buy.
? Thanks.
//Jan
Do Over
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tried to order these bulbs and they were out of stock....sent a question to the company on when they'd have them back in stock...got this reply....
"hi,thanks for your interest,sorry it's not available.the factory just stop producing it,as many buyers have some problems when using it.hope you can watch other items,many thanks!
Regards Justin
just a heads up to you guys with them.
CliffA
Well-Known Member
- Dec 29, 2009
- 4,712
- Boat Info
- 2001 Sea Ray 340DA
Name: 'Happy Place'
4.5kW West. Generator
Purchased Nov. 2014
Fresh Water Use
- Engines
- Twin Merc. 6.2L (MPI)
640 hp (Total)
Raw Water Cooled
V-Drive Transmissions
yeah, i ran into the same thing...i had to order them from another company...i have the info at home...i'll post the name of the source i used later...the new lights fit and work perfectly...
cliff
Do Over
Member
good deal....question for ya.....on your '01 do your covers on your overhead lights just turn and come off?
mine do
CliffA
Well-Known Member
- Dec 29, 2009
- 4,712
- Boat Info
- 2001 Sea Ray 340DA
Name: 'Happy Place'
4.5kW West. Generator
Purchased Nov. 2014
Fresh Water Use
- Engines
- Twin Merc. 6.2L (MPI)
640 hp (Total)
Raw Water Cooled
V-Drive Transmissions
yep....just turn the covers counter clockwise while pulling down on them and they will pop right off.....same thing for the 3 lights over the galley counter....
cliff
CliffA
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- Dec 29, 2009
- 4,712
- Boat Info
- 2001 Sea Ray 340DA
Name: 'Happy Place'
4.5kW West. Generator
Purchased Nov. 2014
Fresh Water Use
- Engines
- Twin Merc. 6.2L (MPI)
640 hp (Total)
Raw Water Cooled
V-Drive Transmissions
i should clarify this reply....when i got the notice the LED replacement bulbs were not available from this supplier i decided to just order new incandescent bulbs...if anyone wants the ordering info for the incandescent bulbs let me know.....i plan to make the LED bulb conversion for the entire boat sometime in the near future but for now i just wanted to get all the incandescent bulbs working first to insure all the fixtures are OK....
cliff
Do Over
Member
here's your previous post...I just ordered 2 of the bulbs...last Sat when I was on the boat both were out
CliffA
Well-Known Member
- Dec 29, 2009
- 4,712
- Boat Info
- 2001 Sea Ray 340DA
Name: 'Happy Place'
4.5kW West. Generator
Purchased Nov. 2014
Fresh Water Use
- Engines
- Twin Merc. 6.2L (MPI)
640 hp (Total)
Raw Water Cooled
V-Drive Transmissions
dang, that sucks....that just confirms how old i am getting....i didn't remember making that post....:huh:......scary stuff sometimes...
04cobra23
Member
Hello all. I've been working on the floor in my boat. I dried up any water in the center compartment around the box and all. Today I noticed quite a bit of water. I ran the toilet a few times and the ac has been running. Any idea what I should check?
rcknecht
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It should not be the toilet, it does not drain to that sump. I AC and shower does. The connection where my shower and AC attach cracked at the box. I used appoxy temporarily repair it. I plan on changing the entire box. Look aroun the box for water leaks... You also need to update you boat information, you still show that you have a Stingray...
Do Over
Member
Does anyone have a part number and source for the LED bulb for the galley lights and cabin ceiling lights (should be the same bulb)in a 340? Also...how do we know which Vacuflush is in our boats?
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Kreole Kid
Active Member
- May 25, 2009
- 1,710
- Boat Info
- 2004 340 Sundancer - SOLD
2008 Yamaha VX1100 Jet Ski - SOLD
BOATLESS
- Engines
- 8.1 Horizons, V-Drives
You need to lift the float and see if the pump kicks on, if it doesn't you should replace the pump and the float with the exact same set up that's in there.
Knot It
Member
Here is everything I found. I'm pretty happy with everything so far. http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/64851-Multi-colored-LED-project
Do you have your vacu flush manual in all the paperwork that came with the boat?
