Rxjoe
New Member
Hello all! I grew up around the water with a skit boat and houseboat rentalsbut to date have only owned a couple Sea Doos. I am looking to buy my own boat. I am by no means an expert but can usually figure things out with a little guidance. I plan to have a 2017 Sundancer 260 built for me. I have several questions on various topics. Some may be stupid but oh well. Any and all help is appreciated.
1. I do not have much if any exerience with shore power and inverters etc. If I chose to go without an inverter(no generator either) what featues can be used away from shore power? AC, Fridge,Microwave,Head,TV etc What advantage does an inverter add? Is this difficult to add on my own aftermarket?
2. What does the Sea Ray Digital Dash add other than the raymarine a95?
3. I would consider adding the a95, remote sot, and a vhf/ antenna myself aftermarket as well. I am fairly handy as far as the installation part. My question would be tying the units in to power. Is this a difficut process or more plug and play? Can they be tied in right at the dash or do I have to run to a breaker panel/battery?
4. What if any of the above electronics wouldou recommend having the factory do vs aftermarket?
5. I will keep on the river from about May to Oct. Is bottom paint necessary?
6. Other than looks and ovrhead lighting/mounting is there a purpose to the spoiler. If I plan to trailer once a year or so or trailer for winter storage does the spoiler interfere with trailering? Anyone know apx height of the spoiler? Can you d the cape canvas without the spoiler?
I think that is all for now. I know it is a lot. Thanks again.
1. I do not have much if any exerience with shore power and inverters etc. If I chose to go without an inverter(no generator either) what featues can be used away from shore power? AC, Fridge,Microwave,Head,TV etc What advantage does an inverter add? Is this difficult to add on my own aftermarket?
2. What does the Sea Ray Digital Dash add other than the raymarine a95?
3. I would consider adding the a95, remote sot, and a vhf/ antenna myself aftermarket as well. I am fairly handy as far as the installation part. My question would be tying the units in to power. Is this a difficut process or more plug and play? Can they be tied in right at the dash or do I have to run to a breaker panel/battery?
4. What if any of the above electronics wouldou recommend having the factory do vs aftermarket?
5. I will keep on the river from about May to Oct. Is bottom paint necessary?
6. Other than looks and ovrhead lighting/mounting is there a purpose to the spoiler. If I plan to trailer once a year or so or trailer for winter storage does the spoiler interfere with trailering? Anyone know apx height of the spoiler? Can you d the cape canvas without the spoiler?
I think that is all for now. I know it is a lot. Thanks again.