Official 280 Sundancer Thread

[KHARRIMAN]

Just thought I'd put an fyi out there... I'll post in the trailering sec too but....
I made a trip to the truck scales(OFFICIAL) yesterday and the totals are:

Ram 3500= 7220 #
Tongue weight= 1240 #
Boat weight across the three tires= 11,860 #

That is with 1/4 tank gas, empty water, empty holding...

Also my boat is 12' 6" from ground to top of glowmex while on the trailer. I know this gets asked alot! :grin:

 

[jason78]

Just thought I'd put an fyi out there... I'll post in the trailering sec too but....
I made a trip to the truck scales(OFFICIAL) yesterday and the totals are:

Ram 3500= 7220 #
Tongue weight= 1240 #
Boat weight across the three tires= 11,860 #

That is with 1/4 tank gas, empty water, empty holding...

Also my boat is 12' 6" from ground to top of glowmex while on the trailer. I know this gets asked alot! :grin:

Thanks for posting this info!! Is the 11,860# weight including the trailer? If so, do you know the dry weight of your trailer to take off the gross weight?

 

[jason78]

Does anyone know the diameter of the grab rail on the transom locker on our 280's? I'm getting ready to order an "original Swiveler" flag and I need to know which size mount to purchase...

You will love the original swiveler! I have had mine just over a month now on the bow rail and it is great! Rarely do you see things made to this quality these days.....

Jason

 

[KHARRIMAN]

Yes that's weight with trailer.... no I don't know what the trailer weighs
I will check the placard on the front and see what I can find

 

[dpvandy01]

You will love the original swiveler! I have had mine just over a month now on the bow rail and it is great! Rarely do you see things made to this quality these days.....

Jason

ordered it today.. I've been wanting to add a US ensign for years but I'm too big of a puss to cut a hole in my transom locker.. I ordered the 24 x 16 which is a bit small since it should be one inch/foot of boat length but I'm still stoked!

 

[richcam1]

One more question for all of you.. Any thoughts on the best size and way to mount an inflatable raft on the swim platform of an 07 280DA? After having the boat for a season, i think it would increase our use of the boat in terms of going places if we had an inflatable that we could go to/fr the boat when we go places that have moorings. It would also be great for going to the busy swimming spots and cruising around between boats.. (ie.. Boston's Charles River on the 4th of July). I know the beam is not too large on the 280, so I was wondering what other people do.. Ideally, something small enough that can be mounted right on the platform when going places, yet large enough to mount a few HP outboard engine on it..

any thoughts on size and stuff? j

We have a West Marine 9.5 foot dink. It attaches to the swim step with Weaver Davits. We pull it forward and it rests on the back of the boat when under way. We also have a Merc. 3.5 outboard for power. When we bought it it was the largest motor with built in fuel tank. I built a mount to store it near the battery switches

Cheers,
Rich

 

[Voldad]

Running a coax from the cabin TV to the cockpit sink.

After sitting in the lake listening to football and running down to the cabin to check on plays, I decided I want be able to place a TV on the cockpit sink. This would not be a permanent setting, just while I’m floating or maybe even at the slip. I want to be able to split the cable behind the cabin TV and run a coax to a fitting on the arch. So my question is, how the heck can I get the cable from the back of the cabin TV up to the area under the sink. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

[gerryb]

Running a coax from the cabin TV to the cockpit sink.

After sitting in the lake listening to football and running down to the cabin to check on plays, I decided I want be able to place a TV on the cockpit sink. This would not be a permanent setting, just while I’m floating or maybe even at the slip. I want to be able to split the cable behind the cabin TV and run a coax to a fitting on the arch. So my question is, how the heck can I get the cable from the back of the cabin TV up to the area under the sink. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Actually, this might be easier than you think if you don't use the glomex antenna. I removed my glomex years ago. The coax for the antenna I left i the arch with the thought that I could easily use it to connect a cockpit TV. Just take out the glomex amp above the stove and replace it with a 2-way splitter, one to the existing tv the other to the cockpit TV. Then it's a matter of pulling the wire where you need it in the arch and drillin' the holes.

 

[dpvandy01]

if you're not equipped with the glomex as I was not, just open the access hatch below the steering wheel and use a fish wire/fish tape running it on the extreme starboard sidewall. it will run behind the bath/shower. Keep it high enough and it should stay above the window which will put it out above the cabinet in the galley. attach the coax and pull. I also then fished it into the cabinet on the starboard side containing the EIM where it stays coiled until I want to view in the cockpit. You may be rather disappointed with the viewing in the cockpit though even with our 19" flat panel it is very difficult to see due to the sun. Good luck. I'll snap some pics if I get down there in the next day or two.

 

[Bama]

dry storage v trailer for 280

i bought a 2006 280 sundancer that has always been dry stored. it looks brand new as a result. would I make a mistake to move it to uncovered boat yard storage on a trailer? I have free ramp and storage but would have to buy a trailer. I assume I should keep it dry stored but it comes at a cost.

and where do I find a trailer?

 

[jason78]

Re: dry storage v trailer for 280

i bought a 2006 280 sundancer that has always been dry stored. it looks brand new as a result. would I make a mistake to move it to uncovered boat yard storage on a trailer? I have free ramp and storage but would have to buy a trailer. I assume I should keep it dry stored but it comes at a cost.

and where do I find a trailer?

Dry storage will come at a cost but the convinence is worth it in my opinion. What type of tow vehicle do you have? You will need at least a 3/4 TON truck such as F250/Chevy2500/RAM2500. Don't try and pull it with any less.

You can fine used trailers around. You will need a triple axle trailer for the 280 which will probably run 4-6K used for a good aluminum one. You could check with your local dealer for a source of used trailers if you cant find one on craigslist.

Keeping it in an uncovered lot will cause additional wear mainly from oxidation. You could get a cover made for it that would help a lot. Main thing is to keep it waxed.

 

[Bama]

Re: dry storage v trailer for 280

Thanks Jason78. Good advice. I'll keep spending the money for racks. But it is hard to play and work on it three stories up! We been paying for 6 months while BP used our pond. That makes it very tough to pay and I was looking for a cheaper option. Your boat is gorgeous too. Cannot see the girl next to you, but what I can see looks mighty good.

 

[jason78]

Re: dry storage v trailer for 280

Thanks Jason78. Good advice. I'll keep spending the money for racks. But it is hard to play and work on it three stories up! We been paying for 6 months while BP used our pond. That makes it very tough to pay and I was looking for a cheaper option. Your boat is gorgeous too. Cannot see the girl next to you, but what I can see looks mighty good.

Well thanks for the compliments! Does your yard not have service racks available? Most dry stacks have service racks that they can set your boat on for cleaning and other out of the water maintenance. If your does not, maybe you could suggest they get some or move to another location that does. I agree with you- if I was in a dry stack it would need to have service racks.

 

[srt8mag]

Re: dry storage v trailer for 280

i bought a 2006 280 sundancer that has always been dry stored. it looks brand new as a result. would I make a mistake to move it to uncovered boat yard storage on a trailer? I have free ramp and storage but would have to buy a trailer. I assume I should keep it dry stored but it comes at a cost.

and where do I find a trailer?

BeachcomberSC has a beautiful trailer he may be willing to sell. He's moving up, way up, and will most likely sell his 280 without the trailer. His 280 is also for sale if you know anyone else interested. Send him a PM. He may also respond to this post.

 

[Bama]

Re: dry storage v trailer for 280

Yes and no. The contract and marina maintenance boys get first dibs on work racks so it is not that easy to just show up and get one. My sea life is not well organized enough to make an appointment...that is what I do at my day job. What I hate is having a free yard and ramp at my condo, and all I would have to do is haul it about 100 yds. But a trailer and transmission may be the price. So I am going to keep paying the racks.

Anyway noting you are in SC, we are looking forward to kicking Spurrier and his GameCocks back to SC unhappy tomorrow in Auburn. He needs to just be happy its Auburn tomorrow and not BAMA.

 

[jason78]

Re: dry storage v trailer for 280

Anyway noting you are in SC, we are looking forward to kicking Spurrier and his GameCocks back to SC unhappy tomorrow in Auburn. He needs to just be happy its Auburn tomorrow and not BAMA.

Bring it ON! :wink:

 

[Bama]

Re: dry storage v trailer for 280

still like your boat

 

[Bama]

How much water should be in the bilge to pump out after a day out? What is normal?

I want the bilge to be completely dry....as it was after my sea trial...but now I pick up some water....each time I am out....not a lot but the bilge does not stay totally dry and I have to pump periodically. Is that normal?

It just seems like it has to be coming from some interior hoses and not from the sea, but I do not know yet. Anyone have a guess? Nothing visible while dead in water but it seems to be running in from the bow. I hope I don't have to access the cooling hose that exits up there from the AC I think. That is all i can guess about except from the wet anchor rope but that would not be much.

I sure would like to try the simple fixes first, I just don't knwo what to guess. It is not the sea water mercruiser cooling hoses which I have left loose before after a lousy winterizing job. It is not that.

:smt009

 

[Tonka Boater]

How much water should be in the bilge to pump out after a day out? What is normal?

I want the bilge to be completely dry....as it was after my sea trial...but now I pick up some water....each time I am out....not a lot but the bilge does not stay totally dry and I have to pump periodically. Is that normal?

It just seems like it has to be coming from some interior hoses and not from the sea, but I do not know yet. Anyone have a guess? Nothing visible while dead in water but it seems to be running in from the bow. I hope I don't have to access the cooling hose that exits up there from the AC I think. That is all i can guess about except from the wet anchor rope but that would not be much.

I sure would like to try the simple fixes first, I just don't knwo what to guess. It is not the sea water mercruiser cooling hoses which I have left loose before after a lousy winterizing job. It is not that.

:smt009

How much water are we talking about? Mine is completely dry all season long. I could be wrong but don't know of any hoses that drain into the bilge. I thought everything drained out through one of the thru-hulls.

 

[Henry Boyd]

How much water are we talking about? Mine is completely dry all season long. I could be wrong but don't know of any hoses that drain into the bilge. I thought everything drained out through one of the thru-hulls.

Water can weep from the seal on the top of the gimbal ring top pin. Also water will run down the ER vent hoses. The caulking had gone on my vent covers and rain water was running down the camper canvas to the vent cover crack and down the hose to the bilge.

Henry