Official 280 Sundancer Thread

[Half Off]

I haven't had that problem, but the first thing I would check are the connections. Make sure they are all tight and no corrosion at both ends.

 

[magster65]

Can anyone tell me if a 280 with a single in it has 'bow steer' like the 240 and 260? I know the twin power doesn't do that... does it?
Thanks

 

[dpvandy01]

I only have experience with an old 230 and my previous 250 which both tended to wander. The 280 with a single is far more cooperative and predictable. The bow wander issue seemed to be more a function of Stern push from the single screw (prop wash) where some of the force/thrust of the prop was lost laterally cuasing the stern to push a bit and a bit of ovet-steer on my part. With the BIII I've not notices it at all. The handling characteristics are fantastic even with my single engine. I love this boat and one engine works fine for my river application.

 

[Henry Boyd]

Not having 240/260 experience, I can't really talk about differences. But I can say the 280 with the 496/BIII pretty much goes straight in the direction that it is pointed. I will also add the 280 / BIII backs up the straightest of any boat I have ever operated. The only thing I can attribute to that is the counter-rotating props on the drive.

Henry

 

[Half Off]

I moved from an '06 240 to a '04 280 with twins. There is no comparison. The 240 was a constant struggle to keep balanced when there was wind or passengers moving around. The only time I use my tabs on the 280 is if I want to get on plane fast otherwise I don't touch them.

 

[Nehalennia]

Hole saw on my fiberglass scares the crap out of me:wow: What size holder (3/4" of 1 1/4"), stainless pole? what type of clips? 30" flag?.. I really want to do this right so I'm sorry if I'm a pain with the questions. Thanks

I encourage you not to use a hole saw. Their cut isw not as clean as I like. When I've drilled into my boat I've used a Forstner bit. Here's a picture of the bit and hole it made when I installed my transducer.

I used holes saws for the heater vents I installed, because a Forstner bit in 3" and 4" sizes I'm not sure is even made but it would be cost prohibitive.

 

[JYurgo]

nice hole

 

[Mark B]

Anyone change out the original tv/DVD player on their 280? I am thinking of moving to 15 or 19 inch TV and have been trying to think of different install options and how it will look. Any pictures appreciated.

 

[Nehalennia]

nice hole

Uh....thanks I think

 

[Westie]

I used holes saws for the heater vents I installed, because a Forstner bit in 3" and 4" sizes I'm not sure is even made but it would be cost prohibitive.

I agree with you on the forstner bits. I do a lot of woodworking and that all I use fro holes in the range of about 1/4" to 1"

Here's the closest you will come to a forstner bit in large sizes. Not really a forstner bit but not a hole saw either, kind of a cross between the two.

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=42245&cat=1,180,42240

 

[Henry Boyd]

I've got a couple 3 - 4 " forstner bits in my collection as well. I've only used them with a drill press at 300 to 400 rpm.

Henry

 

[Tonka Boater]

<deleted>

 

[JV II]

Isn't that a tow ring under the power cord hole? If not, run a line between the cleats with a loop in the center. The 290 has one on the lip of the swim platform.

 

[trit21]

Yes, it is a tow ring.....

 

[Henry Boyd]

Look at my signature picture. The tow ring is mounted directly below the shore power and water hose outlet hole.

Henry

 

[Tonka Boater]

<deleted>

 

[Nehalennia]

hey what are you guys with twin 4.3s getting for fuel burn?
What RPM's? What cruising speed?

 

[Sea No Evil]

Todd, I am getting about 1.5 mpg - cruise at 3300 rpm


Jerry

 

[Nehalennia]

Todd, I am getting about 1.5 mpg - cruise at 3300 rpm


Jerry

Do you know what GPH that is?
And, how fast is your Cruising speed?

 

[Half Off]

30 mph, around 3200 rpm trimmed out, 1.5 mpg. Sorry don't pay any attention to the gph.