just1time
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- Jun 13, 2021
- 217
- Boat Info
- 2003 SeaRay 280 Sundancer
- Engines
- Twin Mercruiser Alpha Drives 4.3
Am learning a lot on the go.So Pardon my dull mind but can Someone please help enlighten me on a few more things about the Sundancer.
1. WASTE & WATER
-What are the basics of a macerator in the Head.
-Is it supposed to liquify waste and get it ready for pump-out?
-What is the process of using it? is it necessary?
-Do all the waste (liquid and solid) from the cabin sink, Head sink and toilet, and cockpit sink ALL end up in the same waste tank?
-Is there a seacock to shut on and off to prevent the risk of waste flowing backwards?
-Besides going down into the engine hatch to look, is there anyway one is warned when the tank is getting full? Curious on How often most pump out?
-Same for fresh water tank(which is actually concealed), any way to know when the tank is running low besides guesstimating?
2. GAS STOVE
-The idea of gas stove scares me somewhat. Is there a way to convert the Butane gas stove to electric option?
3. WATER HEATER
- Still haven't been able to use hot water. Not sure if I fried the elements. Cold water runs fine everywhere. But When I turn on the hot water tap anywhere onboard, it just splutters.
-How can I know if the hot water tank is filled with water?
-Is there a seacock somewhere am missing that is hindering flow?
4. CO
Carbon-monxide scares me a lot.
-Is the risk exposure of CO only when an engine is running?
-Can I assume all is well and sleep on board without fear after docking and running the blower for 15-20mins after shutting engine off?
5. SHIFTER & SHUDDER
-On Port side shifter, I get a shudder at times (seen it happen in boats and cars actually) when I shift into forward gear too slow. Is this common?
Thanks for the enlightenment
1. WASTE & WATER
-What are the basics of a macerator in the Head.
-Is it supposed to liquify waste and get it ready for pump-out?
-What is the process of using it? is it necessary?
-Do all the waste (liquid and solid) from the cabin sink, Head sink and toilet, and cockpit sink ALL end up in the same waste tank?
-Is there a seacock to shut on and off to prevent the risk of waste flowing backwards?
-Besides going down into the engine hatch to look, is there anyway one is warned when the tank is getting full? Curious on How often most pump out?
-Same for fresh water tank(which is actually concealed), any way to know when the tank is running low besides guesstimating?
2. GAS STOVE
-The idea of gas stove scares me somewhat. Is there a way to convert the Butane gas stove to electric option?
3. WATER HEATER
- Still haven't been able to use hot water. Not sure if I fried the elements. Cold water runs fine everywhere. But When I turn on the hot water tap anywhere onboard, it just splutters.
-How can I know if the hot water tank is filled with water?
-Is there a seacock somewhere am missing that is hindering flow?
4. CO
Carbon-monxide scares me a lot.
-Is the risk exposure of CO only when an engine is running?
-Can I assume all is well and sleep on board without fear after docking and running the blower for 15-20mins after shutting engine off?
5. SHIFTER & SHUDDER
-On Port side shifter, I get a shudder at times (seen it happen in boats and cars actually) when I shift into forward gear too slow. Is this common?
Thanks for the enlightenment
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