Official 2003.5-2008 340 Sundancer Thread

You do have to unscrew the panel
 
see ray said:
We’re did you buy them and we’re the actuator switches expensive
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I went to my local Sea Ray dealer and bought the original ones. You can buy the body or the actuator. $12-13 or $25 for both. Im sure there are cheaper alternatives but these were available and in-stock.
 
Hi all I just signed a contract on a 2006 340 sportsman.

The PO is the original owner and has lift kept the boat since new

I will be wetslipping it and have some questions.

The boat currently only has zincs on the trim tabs and at the back of the transom.

I assume I Should also add them to the prop shafts and rudders.

What about the underwater exhaust? Should I add zincs to that as well?

Also do you need to barrier coat this hull or just bottom paint?

Thanks
 
outobie said:
Hi all I just signed a contract on a 2006 340 sportsman.

The PO is the original owner and has lift kept the boat since new

I will be wetslipping it and have some questions.

The boat currently only has zincs on the trim tabs and at the back of the transom.

I assume I Should also add them to the prop shafts and rudders.

What about the underwater exhaust? Should I add zincs to that as well?

Also do you need to barrier coat this hull or just bottom paint?

Thanks
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Sea Ray does not recommend them on the shafts.

I have the main hull anode and the ones on the trim tabs. I also have them on my south bay strainers as well as my bowthruster and they seem to do the job. Just make sure your bonding system is working. One of my strainer anodes was 100% gone at the end of last season. Turned out the bonding connection was cracked inside the terminal connector. The reset were fine.

-Kevin
 

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KevinC said:
Sea Ray does not recommend them on the shafts.

I have the main hull anode and the ones on the trim tabs. I also have them on my south bay strainers as well as my bowthruster and they seem to do the job. Just make sure your bonding system is working. One of my strainer anodes was 100% gone at the end of last season. Turned out the bonding connection was cracked inside the terminal connector. The reset were fine.

-Kevin
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thanks Kevin, next question. water in the bilge...this boat is lift kept and has about an inch or two of water in the bilge. the owner (1 owner boat) says that there has always been water in the bilge since new. that doesn't sound right to me. thought? is this normal?
 
outobie said:
thanks Kevin, next question. water in the bilge...this boat is lift kept and has about an inch or two of water in the bilge. the owner (1 owner boat) says that there has always been water in the bilge since new. that doesn't sound right to me. thought? is this normal?
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Hard to say. But I always have some water in by engine compartment. The bilge pump does not get it all and some will leak in from other place when washing the boat.

If you are concerned I would spend some time in the engine compartment to look for leaks. I would also check by the fresh water connections and the hot water heater.

-Kevin
 
outobie said:
thanks Kevin, next question. water in the bilge...this boat is lift kept and has about an inch or two of water in the bilge. the owner (1 owner boat) says that there has always been water in the bilge since new. that doesn't sound right to me. thought? is this normal?
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When it rains hard I get water in there. Don't know how.. I always try to keep it dry with a vacuuming it out once a week. Try that and see if it comes back. If it does taste to see if it's salt water. (just a dab)
 
outobie said:
thanks Kevin, next question. water in the bilge...this boat is lift kept and has about an inch or two of water in the bilge. the owner (1 owner boat) says that there has always been water in the bilge since new. that doesn't sound right to me. thought? is this normal?
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I would check your rudders. I had the same problem and repacked them and voila ..no more water. Check around the posts and see if it’s wet there.

Rain also usually gets in through the Perko Fishing rod holders on mine if the covers aren’t closed well.
 
M Prod said:
I would check your rudders. I had the same problem and repacked them and voila ..no more water. Check around the posts and see if it’s wet there.

Rain also usually gets in through the Perko Fishing rod holders on mine if the covers aren’t closed well.
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My rod holders don't even have flaps :(

-Kevin
 
the water in the bilge (so I'm told) is from rain/washing...get's there while on the lift, not in the water
it's the sportsman edition with the rod holders and bait prep station instead of the seats in the cockpit. has 750 hours in brackish water

was wondering if there are known leak points that would allow rain water into the bilge. side vents maybe? the boat is 100% original, the owner hasn't added anything to it that it wasn't delivered with new.

he seems to have been very good with cleaning it but doesn't appear to be mechanical. boat was serviced by dealer twice a year since new once in the spring and once in the fall. He wrote a check for what ever they told him needed done. Seems to be legitimately serviced. I observed all OEM parts on anything I could see down to Mercruiser branded oil filters, etc.

his house, dock, property etc. were all perfectly manicured and maintained so I assume the boat was similarly cared for. certainly looks like it was
 
Hi all...first time Sea Ray owner and new to this site...what a great site!! I have recently purchased a 2003 340SDA with 8.1S Horizons. They have just under 900 hours and I had them fully serviced when I bought the boat. One thing that I am used to doing is flushing the engine. I have seen some 'upgrades' to sea strainers that have a freshwater adapter in the lid of the strainer. Is this recommended? If so, where can one find a kit or replacement lids? Thanks!
 
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Hey Guys,

Has anyone got a logo designed for their (2008) SeaRay 340 to put on the Stern and have the dimensions. I'm in Florida and the Boat is in Seattle and I'm trying to get everything going before I get there.

Chris
 
Chris Crownover said:
Hey Guys,

Has anyone got a logo designed for their (2008) SeaRay 340 to put on the Stern and have the dimensions. I'm in Florida and the Boat is in Seattle and I'm trying to get everything going before I get there.

Chris
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I took measurements and created these images for my vinyl guy when he did the name. This is what he wanted. Maybe this helps?

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Mine a little off set. I couldn't fit it with all the buttons and handles in the way.
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