Official (1998-2002) 310 Sundancer Thread

Official (1998-2002) 310 Sundancer Thread- Odd Starboard Locker

I have wondered what this locker is intended for as it is only accessable when removing the cushion to be able to open it.

currious what other late 90's era 310 owners do with this? Seems like a very awkward place to put a locker.
PO had a small cushion that covered my locker.

Attached pic, although this is not my boat.
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Re: Official (1998-2002) 310 Sundancer Thread- Odd Starboard Locker

Uplate said:
I have wondered what this locker is intended for as it is only accessable when removing the cushion to be able to open it.

currious what other late 90's era 310 owners do with this? Seems like a very awkward place to put a locker.
PO had a small cushion that covered my locker.

Attached pic, although this is not my boat.
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Although the 310 is new to me, I have quickly found out that this locker is difficult to get to. My plan is to out some of my tools / fluids (oil) and other things I need occasionally. I do not have the verticle cushion, but to access I have to remove the seat cushion and the plate in the seat. My thoughts are that there was an available space... why not make it somewhat useful..

Mike
 
I use it exactly as go-hokies mentioned. You must remove the cushion to get into the bilge, and once your in there, that compartment is completely (and conveniently) accessible.
 
I wonder how I missed this thread... Like the others, that locker holds the post for my table and the oil for the motor. Yes, the best Searay we have ever owned, stable, lots of room and with the stern drives not that thirsty on gas. Just looked at the new 310, lots of new gadgets, but much less room inside and smaller cockpit. The only move we would consider would be a 360 or 380... Love our boat, its a keeper.

R.Blatter
310 Sundancer 2001
5.7L EFIs, Bravo IIIs
 
I can actually fit my round grille in there and the propane cans. I also put oil and fishing stuff in there too.
 
Official (1998-2002) 310 Sundancer Thread - Operating Temperature?

I am the proud new owner of a 2002 310 Sundancer. 350 Mag's with V-drives. We picked up the boat last week and we absolutely love it. Upgraded from a 2005 260 Sundancer. Feels like a 40' boat compared to our 260.

My question is, what is the standard operating temperature for this boat with the 350 Mag's and V-drives? And at what temperature should I start to think something might be wrong?

Thanks in advance for the info.

Bob
 
Bob, I have the exact boat with the same engines and drives. I've owned it for 5 years. The operating temp on mine has always been 170. I cruise at about 23 knots at 3400 RPMs and burn a total of 20 gallons an hour on long trips religiously. You will notice a big difference in your new ride. Good luck with it.
 
Regarding the side locker, I am with the rest of the group, extra qts of oil, couple of fuel filters, some compound & wax, hose and brushes. I like that idea of putting the grille and tanks in there. I might try that.

BTW - we never use the cockpit ice compartment on the port side, so that also has some cleaners, waxes and brushes.
 
Re: Official (1998-2002) 310 Sundancer Thread - Operating Temperature?

blorincz said:
I am the proud new owner of a 2002 310 Sundancer. 350 Mag's with V-drives. We picked up the boat last week and we absolutely love it. Upgraded from a 2005 260 Sundancer. Feels like a 40' boat compared to our 260.

My question is, what is the standard operating temperature for this boat with the 350 Mag's and V-drives? And at what temperature should I start to think something might be wrong?

Thanks in advance for the info.

Bob
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Recently had a stuck thermostat replaced on one engine. The Marine Max technician said that it opens at 160 and the engine should run at around 170. My gauges usually read a tad over 170. That's for raw water cooling, might be different for FWC. (Note to self - replace periodically before failure)
 
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jackson said:
Bob, I have the exact boat with the same engines and drives. I've owned it for 5 years. The operating temp on mine has always been 170. I cruise at about 23 knots at 3400 RPMs and burn a total of 20 gallons an hour on long trips religiously. You will notice a big difference in your new ride. Good luck with it.
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Thanks for the info Jackson. I have been cruising about the same 3400-3500 RPMs. At what temperature should I start to get concerned, 175, 180, 185+?
 
blorincz said:
Thanks for the info Jackson. I have been cruising about the same 3400-3500 RPMs. At what temperature should I start to get concerned, 175, 180, 185+?
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310 is new to me, but in my few hours of running, I have seen 170 (Port) 165 (Star) as the norm. (Slight gage calibration issue might explain small difference)
I think that at 185+ I would starting watching carefully, @ 200 something is wrong and would shut down to investigate further.

Mike
 
RonF said:
Regarding the side locker, I am with the rest of the group, extra qts of oil, couple of fuel filters, some compound & wax, hose and brushes. I like that idea of putting the grille and tanks in there. I might try that.

BTW - we never use the cockpit ice compartment on the port side, so that also has some cleaners, waxes and brushes.
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You putting a Grill in there? Must be a Slimline as that locker is not so deep...

Mike
 
rblatter said:
I wonder how I missed this thread... Like the others, that locker holds the post for my table and the oil for the motor. Yes, the best Searay we have ever owned, stable, lots of room and with the stern drives not that thirsty on gas. Just looked at the new 310, lots of new gadgets, but much less room inside and smaller cockpit. The only move we would consider would be a 360 or 380... Love our boat, its a keeper.

R.Blatter
310 Sundancer 2001
5.7L EFIs, Bravo IIIs
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with ya Blatter. I love the 310 with stern drives. sure would not be as happy if in the Salt though. Agree with the newer models, higher price and less room. 360 0r 380 would be my next upgrade as well.
 
Re: Official (1998-2002) 310 Sundancer Thread - Operating Temperature?

RonF said:
Recently had a stuck thermostat replaced on one engine. The Marine Max technician said that it opens at 160 and the engine should run at around 170. My gauges usually read a tad over 170. That's for raw water cooling, might be different for FWC. (Note to self - replace periodically before failure)
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I have stern drives and 5.7's. My normal engine temps are always 170-175 for anything after warm up. Raw water cooling. Oil pressure averages around 40-45.
 
Uplate said:
You putting a Grill in there? Must be a Slimline as that locker is not so deep...

Mike
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I have the small, round SS Magma grille.
I put the lid around the bottom part and put it all inside a canvas bag. It slips inside the locker on an angle. But it does fit.
Plenty of room in there.
 
Question about air conditioning

We've had our 2002 310 (v-drives) for a couple months now and absolutely love it.

One question I have is regarding the air conditioning. Does the fan continuously run for everyone else? When the compressor shuts off the fan continues to blow air. I have read the manual and played with the settings (fan on manual or auto) but nothing changes. Just wondering if this is normal.
 
Anybody had an issue with an engine RPM’s fluctuating over 3000 RPM?

I’ve been experiencing a problem this year with keeping the engines synced and looking for some ideas on a resolution. Bringing both engines up evenly the sync indicator is centered up to around 3,200 – 3400 rpm, then the port engine starts to drop 200 – 400 rpm and fluctuates up and down (mostly down).

The problem at first could be corrected by “jerking” the throttle up then down allthoug this method of correction is no longer working. The reduced rpm can also be recognized audibly so I have to assume it is not a faulty Sync indicator.

Fuel filters were changed at the beginning of the season.

Anyone have similar problems / solutions?

Thanks
 
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