New1994 Sea Ray 300 Sundancer Owner

[jordangeek]

Hello,

I recently became the owner of a 94 300 Sundancer, and I was hoping to get some tips and advice from the community on my new Sea Ray! The boat is an inboard with v-drives, has 440 hours total right now on each motor, the generator has 532(currently inoperable) and its in absolutely fantastic shape cosmetically.

This is the first boat I have owned, besides a pair of jetskis, but is not my first experience with boating or the water. I keep it in a slip on an Arizona lake, where my family and friends visit it (almost) every weekend.

I am starting to get the feel for the vessel, and her quirks and oddities. From what I gather, there have been many updates/upgrades to some of the systems, while others appear to be factory.

I have several question on issues and quirks that I will post about/research separately, but I wanted to introduce myself, and see if I can get a few new owner pointers.

• What is the general compatibility across models/years for parts?
• What is a good first upgrade?
• What should I be watching out for/looking after closest?

Thanks in advance!

 

[In Two Deep]

Welcome aboard! Given that you are in Arizona and it is hot there, I would get the generator working first. That will give you access to the air conditioner when you are on the hook in the sweltering Arizona sun.

 

[romanservices]

Congrats, nice looking boat

 

[strange weather]

Thumbs up on the generator for the A/C-Come visit me at Lake Mead-Temple Bar Marina

 

[rmlsll]

I owned a 94 300 for about 10 years. (bought a 04 340 about a year ago) Glad to help with questions if I can.