islandhopper00
Active Member
My lowrance unit has the internal antenna, and I do not have a good suggestion. :huh: sorry.
Official 240 Sundancer Thread
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Alex F
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- Nov 14, 2006
- 9,166
- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
eddie said:
Hey Eddie,
Looks like we're cruising on the same bay :smt001 . I'm in Chadwick.
After I saw the roller on 06 model I did some research and found that windlass is doable, but it'll cost you about $2K (I guess it includes nav. lights rearranging). I really can't justify the expanse yet. The only time I feel the need is in high winds with lots of boats around (Tices Shoals, for example). But, if you have a good helping hand it's all not too bad.
We also were looking to add a/c. But, once again $3K didn't make it very attractive. So, the simple solution was to get Carry-on. We got lucky to find it in great shape used for about 1/2 of the original coast. It works great, but as we all know, with limitation of being only at your slip.
Mine has 260HP and I ski and tube with no problem.
Alex.
Alex F
Well-Known Member
- Nov 14, 2006
- 9,166
- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
islandhopper00 said:
islandhopper00,
That's some trip you're planning. Are you going with a group of other boats? I would, if I was you just b/c your boat has only one engine/drive config.
Last summer we went on a fishing trip and got caught in about 7+ feet waves. I was pleasantly surprised the way my boat handled the conditions. I lowered the bow with tabs and drive trim to break the waves, had closed canvas to keep us dry. I was able to get on the plane, but had to pay close attention on riding the wave. Few times we got splashed over the bow, but with closed canvas everyone remained dry in the cockpit. A friend of mine described as unbelievable and unforgettable experience.
Alex.
islandhopper00
Active Member
Alex, yes I allways cross with other boats, namely my family. We all run close together (within 1/8 mile or so) so if one has trouble the others can help or take in tow or the unspeakable pick up swimmers. We all carry tow insurance, spare parts, and what have you. It's good to hear the boat can take on 7 footers. I have the full canvas to break the spray. I'll practice when I can, to get used to the difference of a cruising style boat verses a w/a. What I find already is the weight of the boat gives a better ride. Seems I need to keep an eye on the trim tabs a little more than I'm used to but I'll get it. Thanks for the info.
eddie
Member
i had the navman installed over the summer and the antenna was mouned about 6" from the compass on the starboard side.clean and neat intallation and works great.
alex,i am on toms river at lighthouse point marina,slip A36. stop buy for a brew or 2!
alex,i am on toms river at lighthouse point marina,slip A36. stop buy for a brew or 2!
Eddie,
The antenna was installed on top of the dash? inside the boat? Doesn't the windshield block it? If it works that is by far the most convenient location as far as the installation goes. Do you have a pic of where you mounted the lcd tv?
The antenna was installed on top of the dash? inside the boat? Doesn't the windshield block it? If it works that is by far the most convenient location as far as the installation goes. Do you have a pic of where you mounted the lcd tv?
eddie
Member
i don't have a picture of the antenna and i did not mount the tv.i just use the stand that it came with and put it on the counter or the swing out table in the cockpit.i also plug the tv into the aux jack on the stereo to the tv headphone jack and listen to the set thru the stereo.sounds great,just need a 12' long mini to mini cable so you can move it around
eddie
Member
you can hook i-pod to that jack with mini to mini plug,but you have to do everything thru the ipod such as changing songs and such.
i am going to pick this up tommorow
http://www.scosche.com/scosche_ipod.aspx
it is an rf remote for the ipod nano. i will let you know of the results when i try this at home.seems like it would be a real winner on the boat when cruising , on the hook or dock
i am going to pick this up tommorow
http://www.scosche.com/scosche_ipod.aspx
it is an rf remote for the ipod nano. i will let you know of the results when i try this at home.seems like it would be a real winner on the boat when cruising , on the hook or dock
Alex F
Well-Known Member
- Nov 14, 2006
- 9,166
- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
islandhopper00 said:
islandhopper00, sounds like you've got it all planned. Great, I hope you have an easy crossing and lots of fun. This is one of my dream trips I hope to make some day. We had towed our boat to Florida and had a great time cruising around Marco Island, Naples, Ft. Lauderdal and Miami areas. But, my wife doesn't feel comfortable to be too far out, although, she loves boating. May be if there was a group of boats she would feel different. I hope to hear more details from you when you return. Hopefully, I could use your tips for my "dream" trip. Good luck to you.
Alex F
Well-Known Member
- Nov 14, 2006
- 9,166
- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
eddie said:
Eddie, I'll look for you when we're back on water next season. If you'll be passing Chadwick Island marina I'm in slip #117.
eddie
Member
ok,i picked up the i-pod nano remote and it works quite well.able to work from the second floor to the stereo on the first floor.
it's a keeper and will no doubt work well on the boat :smt038
it's a keeper and will no doubt work well on the boat :smt038
Eddie, when you connect the I-pod to the mini jack does it automatically become the active input or do you have to access that port through the radio controls? I'm wondering if I can get a long cord snaked through and keep the I-pod in the cockpit.
eddie
Member
all you have to do is push the aux button on the radio or the remote on the dash.you could get a long enough cable but why risk the nano getting wet. that rf remote is water resistant and was under 60 bucks.you can control volume,playlists,shuffle,change tracks,almost everything.
i love it and highly recommend it :grin:
i love it and highly recommend it :grin:
shrike
New Member
- Dec 10, 2006
- 69
240 question - moved at FirstBorn's recommend....
You know the saying "there are no dumb questions here"? Well, I hope you will keep that in mind as you read on! :grin:
I am very close to diving into a 240DA, 1999 model. I know the owner, I know the marina who does all the maintenance, I also know it has a new engine with not even one tank of gas run through it. :thumbsup:
My concern is this. It has a basic electrical system, no hot water. It does have a fridge, and built in lighting.
I do not think it has a shore power hook-up, but I may be wrong - will need to look at that again. I have never seen it connected with the big honkin yellow shore cord I am used to seeing.
Anyway, a few questions. I have not owned a powerboat with a "real" electrical system, only a sailboat with shore power, and a outboard run about......so please forgive me!
1) How long do you 240'ers see battery power running the accessories/ nav/ anchorage lights under normal use? 8 - 12 hours? ie, overnight? Or do you bring along auxillary lighting/ battery lanterns
2) if it does not have a shore power hook up, how difficult / expensive would that be to install? I am primarily thinking of something to keep the batteries charged up, bildge running, and provide a few 120v accessory plugs inside for a carry aboard A/C , computer, etc. (say home office?) I know definately there are no 120V plugs currently installed.
3) Just how bad would a portable inverter kill the accessory battery? If I am not mistaken, are there two batt packs, one just for starting power, and another for the lights/ stereo, etc.
4) If I want a TV, would I be better off just going with a 12v tv, or a 120v inverter powered TV? Again, I assume that will kill my battery?
5) I was thinking of a honda generator, but I found the opinions to that already. Not thinking of it any more! I did not think of the water vs 120V issue, I was concerned with Co poisioning. there are deaths here in texas EVERY year with rodeo people running a generator beside their live-aboard horse trailer.
Is getting basic power issues going to be such a PITA, that I should just blow off this '99 240, and think of another boat for sale here that may have all of this already installed? It is a bit older, a 250, and a bit more $$$.
It is a really slow market here, and I think I can get the 240DA for around $20K....but again, it is not necessarily "loaded"......however it is really well maintained.
You know the saying "there are no dumb questions here"? Well, I hope you will keep that in mind as you read on! :grin:
I am very close to diving into a 240DA, 1999 model. I know the owner, I know the marina who does all the maintenance, I also know it has a new engine with not even one tank of gas run through it. :thumbsup:
My concern is this. It has a basic electrical system, no hot water. It does have a fridge, and built in lighting.
I do not think it has a shore power hook-up, but I may be wrong - will need to look at that again. I have never seen it connected with the big honkin yellow shore cord I am used to seeing.
Anyway, a few questions. I have not owned a powerboat with a "real" electrical system, only a sailboat with shore power, and a outboard run about......so please forgive me!
1) How long do you 240'ers see battery power running the accessories/ nav/ anchorage lights under normal use? 8 - 12 hours? ie, overnight? Or do you bring along auxillary lighting/ battery lanterns
2) if it does not have a shore power hook up, how difficult / expensive would that be to install? I am primarily thinking of something to keep the batteries charged up, bildge running, and provide a few 120v accessory plugs inside for a carry aboard A/C , computer, etc. (say home office?) I know definately there are no 120V plugs currently installed.
3) Just how bad would a portable inverter kill the accessory battery? If I am not mistaken, are there two batt packs, one just for starting power, and another for the lights/ stereo, etc.
4) If I want a TV, would I be better off just going with a 12v tv, or a 120v inverter powered TV? Again, I assume that will kill my battery?
5) I was thinking of a honda generator, but I found the opinions to that already. Not thinking of it any more! I did not think of the water vs 120V issue, I was concerned with Co poisioning. there are deaths here in texas EVERY year with rodeo people running a generator beside their live-aboard horse trailer.
Is getting basic power issues going to be such a PITA, that I should just blow off this '99 240, and think of another boat for sale here that may have all of this already installed? It is a bit older, a 250, and a bit more $$$.
It is a really slow market here, and I think I can get the 240DA for around $20K....but again, it is not necessarily "loaded"......however it is really well maintained.
The only dumb one is the one you don't ask :thumbsup:
I'll try to answer some of the, but I sure another user will chime in ASAP.
OK here goes.
IMHO Should be able to run overnight make sure you battery switch is set to 2 so you are sure to have number 1 for starting on.
I know when MM added the shore power to my 240SD it ran around 1000 - 1200.
Depends on what you run. As to the two batteries, if it is like the ones I've seen they really don't work that way. You have a switch to define which one or both you are running off. If you add the inverter, make sure you have it hooked to the "spare" battery that you are running your 12V stuff off other wise you could end up with both batteries being died in the morning! I don't know anybody that would have done this :smt021 I almost did it once switched the battery to the wrong one. Keep nagging me until I checked it again :smt038
See number 3 about killing the battery. Are you just thinking about watching DVDs on the TV if so go with a notebook or portable player.
Sounds like you may have found a deal. If you find that it is not the type of boat for you, you're not in to deep. BUT if you like it I'm sure the 2 foot itis is going to hit pretty quick :lol: .
Does it have a trailer?
Hope this helps.
Shrike,
You may want to make a new posting so more people will see it. Good luck with your new purchase.
Wesley
You may want to make a new posting so more people will see it. Good luck with your new purchase.
Wesley
gredmer
New Member
My new boat is having one installed soon. The service guy recommended putting the antenna (small dome) on the top of the dash just above the GPS. The dash is pretty flat there so the mouting would look professional. His 2nd choice was just in front of the compass but the top is curved somewhat and may not look as good. The 3rd choice is to mount it on the side bt the VHF antenna but he was afraid that it could get caught on something and cost of replacement is higher than the VHF antenna.jg300da said:
islandhopper00
Active Member
Swim ladders
Why do you think sea ray put the swim ladder on the oppsite side of the entry way door? It seems if your sitting on the platform and someone wants by, you have to get out of the way before they can access the boat. :smt017 Just wondering.
Why do you think sea ray put the swim ladder on the oppsite side of the entry way door? It seems if your sitting on the platform and someone wants by, you have to get out of the way before they can access the boat. :smt017 Just wondering.
gredmer said:
I've been thinking about just forward of the vhf antenna with the new Shakespeare 5187 ratchet mount and a 12" stainless extension to give it some height, then I'll use a Shakespeare 4184 stainless grommet where the cable enters the hull, just like the vhf antenna uses. I'm not crazy about the top of the dash, a leak there and water could foul things up or worse yet enter the cabin.
