Official (1990-1993) 270/290 DA thread

I have occasionally gotten a little water in mine in the shower sump also and noticed that the pump did not empty it completely, although last year it stayed dry. My AC condensation also drains there. I don't use the onboard shower or the AC so from where it came is a mystery but the pump system isnt the greatest design.

Gotta say, though, I love my boat but I would give my left nut for twin V6s.
 
Juliery said:
There is no doubt it could be a very nice boat. Just ask the question why that area was very wet for so long? Not a year or two but perhaps 10. Is the fresh water tank leaking? Rot is a fungus that eats wood. It needs warmth, food (the wood), moisture and time. When things are kept dry, as they should be, it cannot grow. The gray gel-coat must have been cracked to allow the water at the wood. The shower sump design is not the best, either. It does pump most of the water out but after use, we always dry ours out thoroughly, as well. You say "the issue has be taken into account... " but did that adjustment compensate you for more concealed damage in that area or replacement of the fresh water tank?
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Thanks for reply.
Agreed. I have taken a good look at the area and have the budget to do the whole aft cabin and a good upgrade fit out of the rest of the boat. The water tank is plastic and sits just behind that damaged area which is in all good shape.so basically I just need to rebuild that aft cabin supports and look at a better shower/ kitchen sink drain sump to make sure it does not happen again. Thanks again for your reply.
 
Mathew said:
Thanks for reply.
Agreed. I have taken a good look at the area and have the budget to do the whole aft cabin and a good upgrade fit out of the rest of the boat. The water tank is plastic and sits just behind that damaged area which is in all good shape.so basically I just need to rebuild that aft cabin supports and look at a better shower/ kitchen sink drain sump to make sure it does not happen again. Thanks again for your reply.
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The shower must drain to the sump but the sink and basin can drain through the topside, as ours does.
 
Juliery said:
The shower must drain to the sump but the sink and basin can drain through the topside, as ours does.
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That is great info, thanks for that I will check that out.
Regards Mat
 
Evening All.

I am a little stuck. I am missing a sort of cap under my Anchor. I am not sure what is it called so i cant look it up and order another one lol. Would anyone know what it is called. Without it I have a small hole / gap that can splash / leak water into the anchor chain compartment. Photo with arrow, sorry its not a good shot.
 

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It looks like your arrow is pointing towards the bottom of the pulpit. I dont have anything there; mine is further down to drain the locker. You should be able to get a small clamshell at any marine place
 
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Mathew said:
Evening All.

I am a little stuck. I am missing a sort of cap under my Anchor. I am not sure what is it called so i cant look it up and order another one lol. Would anyone know what it is called. Without it I have a small hole / gap that can splash / leak water into the anchor chain compartment. Photo with arrow, sorry its not a good shot.
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I don't see it listed in your parts manual but double check me.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/srweb-pvt-...ic/parts-manuals/1990__1990-270-SUNDANCER.pdf

Your probably going have to fabricate something as finding a used one will be tough.
Good luck and welcome aboard CSR.
 
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View attachment 126290 It looks like your arrow is pointing towards the bottom of the pulpit. I dont have anything there; mine is further down to drain the locker. You should be able to get a small clamshell at any marine place
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Thanks Dave

Your picture is great as i am not near my boat until tomorrow. allows me to better explain what is missing, hope its Ok i drew a circle around the cap thing that is missing on my boat on your photo. Looks like my Gunnel came loose at the front (repaired already) but the cap underneath is now missing.

thanks for your help.
 
Now I see what you're referring to. Crap. That's a big piece. I wonder if you could have that made out of what used to be called king starboard?
 
Mathew said:
Thanks Mitch.

Yeah i could not see it either, i reckon your right, i might have to just have one made. thanks for your help.
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Dave - M said:
Now I see what you're referring to. Crap. That's a big piece. I wonder if you could have that made out of what used to be called king starboard?
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Try to find something like white plexi glass or Lexan, worst case, clear and paint the inside white.
Next make a template out of carboard and packing tape to get the arc and angles right. Now use a heat gun low and slow to get the arc of the panel if it has one.
 
Lasy year, or maybe the year before, I mentioned wanting to remove the aft port seat and the little tub beneath. Of course it never got done.

Today was the day. I checked the tub and found three screws into the deck. Those three screws are in the trough in the far inside of the tub. I also found 3 screws in the rear, screwed into the aft bulkhead. I tried one of those first. It turned but wouldn't back out. Checking the rear for a nut, with the lounge unfolded, I found access closed off. At this point, I am not sure if that area is accessible from the bilge.

Next I tried one of the screws in the deck. Very tight, couldnt get enough purchase to make one move. I crawled in the bilge (partway at least) and was able to feel where those screws would have protruded if there were nuts on them. Nothing there at all, leading me to believe they must just be plain screws. Next time I go back, I need to take a mirror. And a longer screwdriver. For now however, I have been thwarted
 
Hello Dave,
Sorry for the late reply.
Re: "I also found 3 screws in the rear, screwed into the aft bulkhead. I tried one of those first. It turned but wouldn't back out. Checking the rear for a nut, with the lounge unfolded, I found access closed off."

The panel at the end, behind the lounge is a pressed-in part that may have a screw thru the fabric cover at the forward edge. This part comes out easily.

If you cannot remove the other screws, try drilling out their heads, then remove the stubs with vice-grips once the tub is taken out.
 
Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately, family issues really put a damper on things this year and I haven't tried any further.

I have to pull the rear bolster piece (that runs above the rear lounge) for upholstery work this winter so that may prompt me to have another go at it.
 
Pretty quiet here so this is the latest from me:

Last year I installed a bow thruster- a game changer! With the single stern drive, docking was a challenge. No more. I fear no slip, wind or current!

Installed a dedicated AGM battery system forward. It serves both the windlass and the thruster. This has worked well and without the long cable runs! See image.

Another limitation is the 100 gallon fuel tank. The space below the aft berth, just to the right of the steps, is now home for a 20 gallon reserve tank. The connections for the filler, venting and supply are very straightforward in this location. This adds over an hour or about 30 miles to my range.
 

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Docking is a bitch for sure with a single. The bow thruster would be great. My next investment has to be a windlass though. I can't climb around like I used to.

Did you install the battery system in the area under the v-berth?
 
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