340 SUNDANCER THREAD

[NJMatt50]

looking at a 2000-02 340. Is it worthwhile to look for an 01 or 02 with the 8.1s engines as opposed to 454's from the 2000? I don't think I want 6.2's any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Torque]

Personally my first choice would be diesel, 2nd choice 8.1's. I have 8.1's and love them and I also have an 8.1 in my Suburban with 200k mi and it's also been great. 7.4's are solid in general but I think some of the 7.4/454's had riser issues (at least that's what my dealer shared with me and they claimed a higher level of issues).

My '98 454 did not but that was with an I/O and it was a trailer boat. My guess is you'd probably have better resale value down the road also with the 8.1's. The theory on the 6.2's would be that they'd be working a lot harder and would wear out faster and regardless of whether it's true or not, will impact resale down the road. I Just my $0.02.........

 

[rcknecht]

looking at a 2000-02 340. Is it worthwhile to look for an 01 or 02 with the 8.1s engines as opposed to 454's from the 2000? I don't think I want 6.2's any suggestions? Thanks.

We love our '01 with 7.4s... Both of my engines where replaced in the first year of ownership, and the new log exhaust mod was added... Most of the boats with water injestion issues were fixed.... If you find a boat with real low hours, I would be careful to make sure the exhaust mod was done... It was not an official recall, and it had to be caught be the owners in the first few years of ownership...

The 7.4s are great engines, easy to work on and reliable...

 

[guye926]

Add the 4 blade Nibrals to the 6.2s and it will plane on demand with lots of space in the bilge vs. the bigger blocks...

 

[NJMatt50]

What is the performance differences speed and fuel burn, 7.4 vs. 8.1's?

 

[NJMatt50]

Also the 454 Mag motors were an option in 2000 and 01. Any word on those vs 454 MPI and 8.1s?

 

[rcknecht]

Very little difference in the fuel burn... Same haul shape and weight... I/Os and Diesels burn a lot lesst fuel...

 

[rhodyboater]

Looks like I won't be getting my 340 for awhile, yet. Russo Marine keeps advancing the date of delivery from Boston to Providence citing the weather. Trouble is, they've been doing this for over four weeks straight
I'm starting to wish I never bought it from them.

 

[finchturf]

Just closed on my '06 340! I have the factory flat panel tv on the bulkhead - but of course since its an '06 - not a digital tuner. I'd rather just replace the tv than add one of the converters, etc. I did that on my 280 - it worked ok - but not what I want to do on this one. Anyone have a tv brand/model # that would be a direct replacement? I'm assuming it would be pretty easy to swap them out - not quite sure how to get the old one off - but I'm sure I will figure it out. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks.

 

[Al Gross]

Just closed on my '06 340! I have the factory flat panel tv on the bulkhead - but of course since its an '06 - not a digital tuner. I'd rather just replace the tv than add one of the converters, etc. I did that on my 280 - it worked ok - but not what I want to do on this one. Anyone have a tv brand/model # that would be a direct replacement? I'm assuming it would be pretty easy to swap them out - not quite sure how to get the old one off - but I'm sure I will figure it out. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks.

Finchturf--
We have a '08 340 and replaced the non-digital flat panel TV on the bulkhead. We originally replaced it with a Best Buy Insignia 25" TV (as it fit into the hole/space), but quickly determined that it was too small. this is especially true when trying to watch TV from the bed. This TV was returned because it was too small. The problem was trying to find a TV that was digital and wide-screen that fit into the hole. I have to admit my wife came up with the solution--buy a much bigger TV and "...just cover the hole!" Why didn't I think of that?!

I ended up buying the Best Buy 32" Insignia TV, that BARELY fits. The two keys are: 1). Allowing sufficient room to open door which contains all the switches/ignition (I have only 1/4 inch left as luckily door curves in at this location); 2). Not sticking out too far so that you catch the TV when entering the Salon. The Insignia 32" works perfectly--a bigger TV would not work. I don't know the model number as I'm not at the boat, but believe it is "NS-32L550A11". I can verify this during weekend. Also, when you mount it, you'll need to add some plywood in hole opening for TV to stick out sufficiently. Lastly, added rubber stoppers at top of TV (against the top of hole) to better secure the TV while on plane.

BL: This TV is perfect, and finally allows me to watch the bottom line from ESPN from the Bed!!!!

Hope this helps??!!:smt024

 

[barryg]

When I replaced the tv on my 320, I also had the separate old dvd player that was for the tv near the bed that died out, so I ended up finding a 26" toshiba with a built in dvd player that is still thin enough to work... These days I use my 1st generation apple tv to store my movies on, but it's nice to have the dvd player built in, and the tv is large enough to see from the bed.. I searched and ended up buying it online..

 

[Kreole Kid]

I found a LG LED HDTV at Best Buy that fit the bill. 26" screen, 1/2" thick. The only modifications I had to make was to raise the mount about three inches on the bulkhead.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LG+-+26...HDTV/2137052.p?id=1218310759402&skuId=2137052

Looks like it's on sale now for $355. Figures, I paid $500 for it a year ago......


To remove the old one, if you have a set up like mine:

Remove the four screws holding the shroud to the bulkhead. Once this is done, remove the block of wood near the ceiling, (in which the top two screws from shroud were screwed into) so you can mount the new set. Get a long (18 inch) philips head screw driver and unscrew the two screws holding the bottom of the mount together. (Reached from below the set) Lift the set up six inches to clear the mount. Installation is the reverse...obviously.

On mine, I had to take measurements and remount the base about three inches higher than it was for the stock TV. As you can see from the photo, the TV is completely enclosed within the shroud now, whereas before, the tv stuck out. With this installation, the new tv is extrememly secure within the shroud and since it is LED, it doesn't generate the type of heat that the previous one did, thus cooling is not an issue.

The other modification I did was to separate the two halfs of the electrical outlet (120 V) and install a small inverter behind the electrical panel. This way, I have the television powered by the inverter, so I can watch television while on battery power alone.

Can anyone name the movie I was watching at the time I took the crappy photo?

Is that the Hunchback of Notre Dame?

 

[Hampton]

The old man and the sea.

 

[finchturf]

Scott - that's perfect! Just what I was looking for. Thanks!

 

[Duke's Addiction]

Too easy...."Young Frankenstein"

 

[finchturf]

I'm not much of a movie buff - but I did have one more question about the inverter that you used. Do you have a brand/model #? You said it fits in there w/ the tv somehow!?

 

[finchturf]

Great - thanks again. I will be making this mod in the next 30 days or so!

 

[guye926]

Anyone with a 2000-2003 (or later) 340 Sundancer with experience in mounting a flat panel TV to the bulkhead over the entryway to the aft sleeping cabin? Any input on size, mount, wiring, AC/DC would be helpful. I've searched the threads so I have some info but not a lot. Also trying to tie in the Garmin Chartplotter for viewing from inside cabin while undrerway. Thanks!

 

[rhodyboater]

Hi, I have another TV question...again, apologies cuz the search features lead all over the place and need just info on the 340...even so, it's good to get these common topics posted again anyway.
I have the Zenith 15" diagonal flat screen in the cabin but it is analog. Currently connected to a digital converter but you know how clumsy that cane be.
Do most of you replace the built in/flush mount with a new flush mount for appearance sake or do you just ignore the tv well and go over it with a larger flat screen?
The current tv (not sure if it is original to the boat as I have only taken delivery of the boat two weeks ago) measures 15 1/4 x 13 1/2H
and there is an overall max space if I covered up the hole of about 18" w x 17" high.
Also my last boat tv ran off 12V so I could use it at anchor. This one only has 110V outlet in back, but I'm not about to start the generator to run a tv. Has anyone bothered to run a 12V plug back there cuz I can find a tv to fit that is 12V but it is small.
I know these have been answered before but I'd appreciate some new input...thanks!
p.s. I'm making progress on having a VERY cool mahogany cockpit table made, custom size and with a brass compass rose inlaid. I'll be posting pictures and other details shortly...very exciting

 

[Al Gross]

05-27-2011 12:37 PMrhodyboater
Re: 340 SUNDANCER THREAD

Hi, I have another TV question...again, apologies cuz the search features lead all over the place and need just info on the 340...even so, it's good to get these common topics posted again anyway.
I have the Zenith 15" diagonal flat screen in the cabin but it is analog. Currently connected to a digital converter but you know how clumsy that cane be.
Do most of you replace the built in/flush mount with a new flush mount for appearance sake or do you just ignore the tv well and go over it with a larger flat screen?
The current tv (not sure if it is original to the boat as I have only taken delivery of the boat two weeks ago) measures 15 1/4 x 13 1/2H
and there is an overall max space if I covered up the hole of about 18" w x 17" high.
Also my last boat tv ran off 12V so I could use it at anchor. This one only has 110V outlet in back, but I'm not about to start the generator to run a tv. Has anyone bothered to run a 12V plug back there cuz I can find a tv to fit that is 12V but it is small.
I know these have been answered before but I'd appreciate some new input...thanks!
p.s. I'm making progress on having a VERY cool mahogany cockpit table made, custom size and with a brass compass rose inlaid. I'll be posting pictures and other details shortly...very exciting

As highlighted in this thread, we did not worry about the space for the TV. We just covered the hole with a larger TV. We installed the Insignia 32" TV. This has worked out VERY well. I would recommend this approach.