Official 1998 Sea Ray Sundancer 290 Thread

Hey Folks, sorry if this is in here somewhere, boat gets here Friday and first thing I want to do is repair the fuel sender, I have the part but was checking to see if what I read is accurate, “access is under the aft berth cushion” any insight is appreciated, also I can’t seem to find where I would enter a search for just within this thread. I’ve got a post called “New to the Group” in the “Who’s Who “ Forum

Forgot to ask, if anyone has a fridge shelf from you old fridge, I’ll buy it. Mine is missing but the fridge works great so don’t want to replace it right away.
Thanks!
Jon
 
GirlyGirl1999 said:
Hey Folks, sorry if this is in here somewhere, boat gets here Friday and first thing I want to do is repair the fuel sender, I have the part but was checking to see if what I read is accurate, “access is under the aft berth cushion” any insight is appreciated, also I can’t seem to find where I would enter a search for just within this thread. I’ve got a post called “New to the Group” in the “Who’s Who “ Forum

Forgot to ask, if anyone has a fridge shelf from you old fridge, I’ll buy it. Mine is missing but the fridge works great so don’t want to replace it right away.
Thanks!
Jon
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pull the mattress up in the aft cabin and you’ll see a white inspection plate with 6 screws, right under there
 
Girlygirl,
Sorry but your about 2 weeks late on the fridge parts. I sent to another member here for free when i replaced mine. Go to the for sale section of here and search. Might find one
 
Voltagesls said:
Do you happen to have the link to what you purchased. I need the same thing. Happened the day of my sea trial and when i purchased last week as well. Funny how these things die as soon as you purchase.
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Yes, please post the link for the actuator. I nee one as well
 
Voltagesls said:
Do you happen to have the link to what you purchased. I need the same thing. Happened the day of my sea trial and when i purchased last week as well. Funny how these things die as soon as you purchase.
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i thnik i fixed mine, took it all apart, its really easy. My issue was the contact tracks inside the tube portion, there are three that run down the length of tube. I think a limit switch sort of. Cleaned and lubed gears in base and it worked on the bench in garage. We'll see how well it works on the boat.
 
Mine went and spent 3 hours messing with it to only work 1 day. I picked this up on e bay and works great. Just needed to adjust the mounting holes for the stroke length
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Has anybody ever made the small sink behind the bench a hot/cold sink. Been thinking of doing this and figured it would really only need a hot line and a single level faucet.
 
Jeff Delbuono said:
Girlygirl,
Sorry but your about 2 weeks late on the fridge parts. I sent to another member here for free when i replaced mine. Go to the for sale section of here and search. Might find one
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No worries Jeff, the boat came Wednesday and is in her new home. I’m going to measure and see if the appliance guys can provide something close. Pictures to follow as we get more cleaning done
 
GirlyGirl1999 said:
Hey Folks, sorry if this is in here somewhere, boat gets here Friday and first thing I want to do is repair the fuel sender, I have the part but was checking to see if what I read is accurate, “access is under the aft berth cushion” any insight is appreciated, also I can’t seem to find where I would enter a search for just within this thread. I’ve got a post called “New to the Group” in the “Who’s Who “ Forum

Forgot to ask, if anyone has a fridge shelf from you old fridge, I’ll buy it. Mine is missing but the fridge works great so don’t want to replace it right away.
Thanks!
Jon
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So boat came Wednesday, splashed it and drove it to the marina about 30 min away going very slow. Fuel gage came to life but was erratic, set the new sender up without putting it in the tank and was getting very steady full/half/empty reading by moving the swing arm. Put it in the tank paying attention to the old one’s swing arm position and length. Now nothing pegged at empty. Pulled it back out and moved it, nothing. Put it (the new one) back in to fill the whole. Going to check continuity on wiring from tank to gage tomorrow. Big reason for the post, has anyone switched to the reed style sender? Seems much better built. Thanks group!
 
Does anybody know where i can get the windshield wipers for the 98 290 or a part #. Mine were crap so for now i have a car set zip tied on but would like the proper ones. Thanks
 
Jeff Delbuono said:
Does anybody know where i can get the windshield wipers for the 98 290 or a part #. Mine were crap so for now i have a car set zip tied on but would like the proper ones. Thanks
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If they're the same as a 97, you just need to find the wipers with the correct adapter in the box. Nothing special. Not marine specific, but I did get the kind that are wrapped in a rubber membrane for snow etc. I grabbed some at Wallyworld.
 
Ok, thats the last of the snow gone and almost no more frost! Winter covers off, batteries in, canvas up...let the polishing begin :). 2 snags so far. Stbd drive tilt switch is erratic works if given a kick start with the ‘trailer’ switch, and one small leak from the reconnected water pump needs tightening...gonna also join the hunt for wiper blades.....splash in a week or so.:)
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Love it. The only thing i hate about this boat is when i got it it had 0 pole holders. I had to put 2 on the sides and 2 in the back that double as drink holder, bbq grill mount. Also use a bad ass cup sucker to jold my jack
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