340 SUNDANCER THREAD

I have a 7012 on my 2003 340. I moved the smart craft to where the c70 was and mounted the 7012 in front of my gauges. It's far enough forward that I can still see my gauges
 
sea paws said:
I have a 7012 on my 2003 340. I moved the smart craft to where the c70 was and mounted the 7012 in front of my gauges. It's far enough forward that I can still see my gauges
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I believe the helm is different on the 2003 do you have any pics of it installed?
 
Tmth,

I will let you know about the installation after the weekend. The installer will be attempting to flush mount shortly. On you tube, under 2001 340 Sundancer, I saw a video for sellling the boat. In the video, it shows a Garmin 12 inch unit that has been flush mounted. Very tight, but it looks like it fits.

Bob
 
Bob Pond said:
Tmth,

I will let you know about the installation after the weekend. The installer will be attempting to flush mount shortly. On you tube, under 2001 340 Sundancer, I saw a video for sellling the boat. In the video, it shows a Garmin 12 inch unit that has been flush mounted. Very tight, but it looks like it fits.

Bob
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I have seen a few 5212 in our model 340 but the 7212 is a 1/4 bigger in each direction. Please posts pics if he can get it to fit
 
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I have a 2002 340 and I have recently taken out the stock 12" TV/VHS unit and replaced it with a new flat screen mounted on a locking swivel arm on the forward closet bulkhead. Does anyone have a suggestion for the space the old TV/VHS unit occupied? Pictures would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
Beer Hunter said:
My starborad 8.1s Mercruiser in my 2006 340 Sundancer just failed me yesterday. I was returning from a short run (one that required more no-wake driving than on-plane). Just as I started to accelerate out of the no-wake zone, my alarm went off signalled "Limited Power". What had actually happened was my starboard engine had stopped. It started again, with difficulty, but failed again as soon as I tried to accelerate. After that it wouldn't start at all...and all the guages associated with the starboard engine are also dead. I don't even get the signature "beep" when I turn the ignition for that engine on. Its all just stopped. It made getting back to the Marina and parking the boat in the slip very interesting to say the least. I have a mechanic coming to look at it in the coming days, but wanted to know if anyone had any experience similar to this. I realize it could be range of problems, although temperature was normal, oil was normal...and I'd welcome hearing about any and all similar experiences so I can eliminate the possibilities one at a time. Thank you.
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Just wanted to close the loop on this, in the hope that it helps someone else. After much testing and probing, it was revealed that a main wiring harness (the one held on with the medium size hose clamp at the foreward end of the engine) had slightly dislodged. What made it hard to diagnose was that it "appeared" to be all in-place and tight. It just wasn't. After disconnecting the hose clamp and removing the connector, then replacing it, everything started up fine. I know there are a multitude of things that could have caused this, and thanks to those who attempted to assist with their suggestions. At least if any of you experience this problem, it is worth checking the main wiring harness.
 
Water in the Bilge...source of leak.

Too much water in the bilge?? - My 2006 340 DA was collecting a lot of water in the bilge. I had searched high and low for the source of the water - and discovered it was a leaking "Cool Fuel Module" on the port engine. The cooling inlet and outlet connectors had just rotted totally away. I just decided to replace the module entirely with the new anodized model (noting that my starboard one had already been replaced). The anodized modules are a great improvement over the previous painted ones...which cause all sorts of problems clogging up regulators, fuel pumps, module, filters and injector screens. All fixed now, and a nice dry bilge...just as it should be. Tried to attach two photos to show the old and the new, but kept getting message saying I had exceeded my quota..whatever that means..sorry about that. At least you can see the old damaged one. I hope this assists other boat owners with water in the bilge problems.

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There's a long thread concerning the CF3 modules here:

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/66600-Replacing-Cool-Fuel-III

I am able to repair the housing, and convert it to the newer style cooling hose connectors, but only if the leak is external, not internal (See the posts on the last few pages). Once they rot out to the inside, it's all over.............

Dale
 
Tmth,

The installer of the 7212 is working on a way to get the unit flush mounted. You are correct, this unit is a little bigger than the 5212 that was you tube on the 340. He will have to cut into the portion of the dash below the area that the old C80 was installed. Widthwise it should be ok, but the length was the issue. I hope he will finish this week and will let you know after next weekend.

Bob
 
Bob Pond said:
Tmth,

The installer of the 7212 is working on a way to get the unit flush mounted. You are correct, this unit is a little bigger than the 5212 that was you tube on the 340. He will have to cut into the portion of the dash below the area that the old C80 was installed. Widthwise it should be ok, but the length was the issue. I hope he will finish this week and will let you know after next weekend.

Bob
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thanks,
 
Tmth,

The installer completed the installation of the Garmin 7212 GPS on my 340. In order to get it flush mounted, he had to make a mounting plate to go over the old opening of the C80 unit. He used a piece of black "starboard?", about 1 1/2 inches thick, mounting it to the IP and then the GPS unit mounted to the board. I am not sure I like the look of the black board and think I may paint it to match the beige color of the dash. My wife likes the look of the black, saying it blends in with the color of the GPS unit?

i have some pictures of the installation, but I am not sure how I can post them to this message. I will try on a separate post. I see you are located in Macomb, MI. I am docked just south of Monroe, MI at Toledo Beach Marina. You are more than welcome to stop by to take a look at the installation.

Bob
 
Tmth,

The installer completed the installation of the Garmin 7212 GPS on my 340. In order to get it flush mounted, he had to make a mounting plate to go over the old opening of the C80 unit. He used a piece of black "starboard?", about 1 1/2 inches thick, mounting it to the IP and then the GPS unit mounted to the board. I am not sure I like the look of the black board and think I may paint it to match the beige color of the dash. My wife likes the look of the black, saying it blends in with the color of the GPS unit?

i have some pictures of the installation, but I am not sure how I can post them to this message. I will try on a separate post. I see you are located in Macomb, MI. I am docked just south of Monroe, MI at Toledo Beach Marina. You are more than welcome to stop by to take a look at the installation.

Bob
 
Bob Pond said:
Tmth,

The installer completed the installation of the Garmin 7212 GPS on my 340. In order to get it flush mounted, he had to make a mounting plate to go over the old opening of the C80 unit. He used a piece of black "starboard?", about 1 1/2 inches thick, mounting it to the IP and then the GPS unit mounted to the board. I am not sure I like the look of the black board and think I may paint it to match the beige color of the dash. My wife likes the look of the black, saying it blends in with the color of the GPS unit?

i have some pictures of the installation, but I am not sure how I can post them to this message. I will try on a separate post. I see you are located in Macomb, MI. I am docked just south of Monroe, MI at Toledo Beach Marina. You are more than welcome to stop by to take a look at the installation.

Bob
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Yes please post pics,
 
Curious if anyone has had this issue. When putting boat in gear at idle my starboard transmission makes a knocking noise almost like there is play in the way it hooks up. It goes away once I give a little throttle and doesn't always make the knock, usually only when on a cold start. Twin 8.1's 2004 340 500 hours fresh water boat.
 
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