rcon
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- Jun 16, 2011
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- Boat Info
- Preparation
'93 300 Sundancer
w/ Kohler genset
Raymarine E7D
- Engines
- 4.3l Mercruisers w/Alpha 1
Its done. The old man and I settle on new toy 2 July,
1993 ,
twin 4.3l V6's (ad says 220hp, I suspect 175ish)
alpha one (series II maybe, I don't really know),
300 Sundancer
Have booked the week off to babysit it thru a couple of days in the shop to
Whilst the people who know what they're doing get that lot sorted out, the two new, proud captains will be
Most importantly, will be rechristening boat "Preparation" in honor of my old man, who's fav saying when we were young was "90% of any job is preparation". This boat has been a long time coming.
Advice time.
Given the 4.3l V6s came back with questionable compression (starboard was ok, ranged from 150-180, port was clapped out at 120-150) I suspect she'll cruise around 15/16kt on 3000rpm, which is fine for a first timer who just wants to get their feet wet. Question, repowering one of these things, do you really get what you pay for in terms of improvement to the boat, or is it like trying to polish a t..d? do you go the drive and engine, or can you marry your existing drives with bigger engines? Rest of survey was very complimentary (or wouldn't have bought!)
Photos in 3 weeks
*really* hoping the weather is good that week!
1993 ,
twin 4.3l V6's (ad says 220hp, I suspect 175ish)
alpha one (series II maybe, I don't really know),
300 Sundancer
Have booked the week off to babysit it thru a couple of days in the shop to
- replace port riser/thermostat etc,
- investigate why water in starboard leg gearbox oil (searay service centre thought bad seal)
- full service of engines and legs
- Starboard trim sender replacement (apparently it is "pinched")
Whilst the people who know what they're doing get that lot sorted out, the two new, proud captains will be
- sorting out genset battery
- working out if genset needs a service
- investigating why I can hear solenoid click by can't lower anchor
- fix/replace 27mhz radio
- polishing fiberglass
Most importantly, will be rechristening boat "Preparation" in honor of my old man, who's fav saying when we were young was "90% of any job is preparation". This boat has been a long time coming.
Advice time.
- If anyone has any experience with this vintage/size SR, anything particular to pay attention to?
- Any tips on fix/replace anchor winch?
- Can I lower the anchor without the anchor winch? (very important for maiden voyage!)
- Can someone point me to a good reference on what to do to polish the fiberglass?
Given the 4.3l V6s came back with questionable compression (starboard was ok, ranged from 150-180, port was clapped out at 120-150) I suspect she'll cruise around 15/16kt on 3000rpm, which is fine for a first timer who just wants to get their feet wet. Question, repowering one of these things, do you really get what you pay for in terms of improvement to the boat, or is it like trying to polish a t..d? do you go the drive and engine, or can you marry your existing drives with bigger engines? Rest of survey was very complimentary (or wouldn't have bought!)
Photos in 3 weeks
*really* hoping the weather is good that week!
