Newbie saying hello

[Minki Lady]

Hi all. My name is Mel (male of the species) and I own a 1989 Searay 220 Sundancer. I bought "Minki Lady" about a year ago as it had been modified to a pod and 50hp Suzuki efi which is what I wanted to cruise around the lake at Kielder Northumberland and spend a few days just relaxing in one of the many coves and inlets on the lake. The old engine bay is now a spacious storage area.
Not to every one's taste for those who like getting on a plane but it suits me fine.

 

[techmitch]

Welcome aboard CSR. Please post some picks of your boat, the conversion and your empty engine bay.

 

[Pirate Lady]

Congrats and welcome. Now I’m not the only male on here with Lady in user name.

 

[Minki Lady]

This is the only pic I have at the moment, I'll take some pics of the empty engine bay and the pod conversion at the week-end

 

[Pirate Lady]

Minke, the sideways pic happens a lot on here, to alleviate, before posting crop it a bit remove extra sky / water, etc. it will post straight then. Just fyi.

 

[Minki Lady]

Minke, the sideways pic happens a lot on here, to alleviate, before posting crop it a bit remove extra sky / water, etc. it will post straight then. Just fyi.

 

[Minki Lady]

Minke, the sideways pic happens a lot on here, to alleviate, before posting crop it a bit remove extra sky / water, etc. it will post straight then. Just fyi.

Tried it and now it's fine but you've now got 2 for the price of 1

 

[Pirate Lady]

Love it! I had a 87 220, lots of fun, only had 1 year, needed bigger for growing kids.

 

[Minki Lady]

Love it! I had a 87 220, lots of fun, only had 1 year, needed bigger for growing kids.

As you have had one like mine, can you tell me what the small opening on the floor just outside the rear bedroom is for. It always seems to have water in it. It measures approx 10"x3" by 4" deep but doesn't seem to have an inlet or outlet to it.

 

[jmcdboater]

Hi @Minki Lady, welcome to the club. Lots of very knowledgeable folks here, a tremendous source of help, facts, and opinion! Really like your camper canvass with the extra height built in. I’ve had it both ways, the extra height is really great!

 

[Pirate Lady]

As you have had one like mine, can you tell me what the small opening on the floor just outside the rear bedroom is for. It always seems to have water in it. It measures approx 10"x3" by 4" deep but doesn't seem to have an inlet or outlet to it.

Back in 87. Too long ago. Normally that location is for the shower sump but the 220 has no shower, so I just don’t remember.

 

[Minki Lady]

Back in 87. Too long ago. Normally that location is for the shower sump but the 220 has no shower, so I just don’t remember.

Hi. Mine is a 220 and does have a shower but I don't use it as I have no shore power.

 

[techmitch]

Thought you would like these if you don't already have them.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/srweb-pvt-...ic/parts-manuals/1989__1989-220-SUNDANCER.pdf

https://owners-resources.searayweb....89_220 Sundancer_1988-1989_Sport_Cruisers.pdf

https://owners-resources.searayweb.com/model-archive-files/1C1_27_74DERNL1N570.pdf

Welcome to CSR.

 

[techmitch]

Looking some more, I see that you have 3 forward deck hatches. Could you post your hull ID and some more pics when you get back to her this weekend.

 

[Pirate Lady]

Hi. Mine is a 220 and does have a shower but I don't use it as I have no shore power.

Then it’s the shower sump. Is there a pump in there?
If yes then for sure it’s the sump.
If no, then no clue without seeing it.
Dry out water with sponge, good and dry, see if water returns.

 

[Christo]

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Very nice looking boat Minki, welcome to CSR