Official 280 Sundancer Thread

[susanandlance]

Stand by a min. I'll go measure mine

 

[susanandlance]

it would be great if someone could tell me the measurement between the 2 middle stringers in the bilge. outside to outside measurement. i am installing my heater saturday and want to fabricate the mounting plate before i drive 3 hours to the boat... a HUGE thanks in advance!

12 1/8 inches, outside to outside.

 

[floriduramax1]

On some boats (like ours) the berth panels were installed so that the starboard wall panel can't be removed without removing everything else first. I didn't find that re-caulking was all that big of a deal. The Zephyr colored caulk is available from the dealer.

Henry

Henry, I noticed he had an 06 and all he needs to do is take out the mattress, remove the screw covers and take out the screws to remove the vinyl covered panel and it is wide open. Trust me, I have had every single panel apart and covered every square inch of this 280..lol and I'm not done yet!!

 

[floriduramax1]

:huh:While we are talking about slugish 280's w/4.3's, have any of you T/4.3 guys tried 4 blade stainless props??? My friend has a 95 290 w/twin 4.3's and he swears by them.

I'm very interested in this as well!

 

[scootdogg]

12 1/8 inches, outside to outside.

:thumbsup: now that's what i am talking about!! thanks so much!

 

[scoflaw]

So, pull the cabin panel, and it's a cakewalk to snake the cable?

 

[floriduramax1]

So, pull the cabin panel, and it's a cakewalk to snake the cable?

Yep! Plus, while your in there, inspect the panel for water intrusion from the 110v outlet or shifters.

 

[susanandlance]

:thumbsup: now that's what i am talking about!! thanks so much!

Glad to help Scootdogg!!!

 

[susanandlance]

I'm very interested in this as well!

Well, my friends older 290 loves the 4 blades, not sure what pitch they are, but he dives alot, and with all the extra weight from tanks, ect. I guess they work well for him.

 

[susanandlance]

Yep! Plus, while your in there, inspect the panel for water intrusion from the 110v outlet or shifters.

And capts. chair mount bolts, right Donnie??

 

[Henry Boyd]

So your starboard panel is behind the ends of the other panels?

Yes Way behind, I can't even bend the panel enough to get one end come clear.

 

[floriduramax1]

And capts. chair mount bolts, right Donnie??

Yep!

 

[susanandlance]

Yes Way behind, I can't even bend the panel enough to get one end come clear.

Yours is like mine Henry!! I guess thats what we get for buying the first 2 yr. models!! LOL

 

[Woody]

I'm very interested in this as well!

I'm going to try these Bravo III 4 x3 next summer. I started a thread on CSR a while back to see if anyone had any input but got -0- response. http://www.bblades.com/products/product.cfm?productID=4

 

[floriduramax1]

I'm going to try these Bravo III 4 x3 next summer. I started a thread on CSR a while back to see if anyone had any input but got -0- response. http://www.bblades.com/products/product.cfm?productID=4

Wish I had the V8's and BIII's!

 

[scootdogg]

is there an easier way to search on this site? i am looking for a post about the replacing the lights with LED's. someone had listed the bulbs they bought for their 280. i was hoping to duplicate the order!

 

[susanandlance]

Go to EBay after your check for the style you want, I already replaced all the bulbs, cockpit and cabin to LED's

 

[susanandlance]

is there an easier way to search on this site? i am looking for a post about the replacing the lights with LED's. someone had listed the bulbs they bought for their 280. i was hoping to duplicate the order!

Did you get my PM??

 

[Gunn]

Did you get my PM??

If you PM'd the bulb list or helpful search hints, please share with the rest of us!!

 

[susanandlance]

If you PM'd the bulb list or helpful search hints, please share with the rest of us!!

G4's in the cabin for reading lights x6, and 1139/1156-t25's for the square white lamps in the lav and above the sink/counter. These are E-Bay #'s, check for Marine LED Bulbs.