Official 280 Sundancer Thread

[Gunn]

Does anyone know if there is an adjustment for the latch on the refrigerator? As you can see from the photo I took, the refrigerator does not completely latch; the metal pin in the door doesn't fit in the hole in the frame. We had it pop open a couple times last year in rough seas. I couldn't find any adjustment on the door, or the latch...but there has to be something I'm overlooking?

So I finally fixed the refrigerator door alignment issue. I removed the 4 phillips head screws that hold the refrigerator unit in the cabinet and pulled it out. As can be seen in the photo below there are a pair of 5/16" screws that are used to hold the latch catch assembly in place. There is some adjustment there. I loosened them up, and closed the door, aligning the pin in the catch. Tightened them back up and now my door won't fly open when the seas get rough!

Tom

 

[Gunn]

I have finally removed the old CRT TV/VCR integrated unit and would like to make a replacement door for that cabinet location. Does anyone know if/where I can get some of the "cherry" veneer to glue to a new plywood door? Or do you know of a place that makes these doors?

So the original product was called Vitricore. They changed the name several years ago to Nuvacor, essentially the same thing. I received an email from them that said:

"The minimum order is for one sheet which is 48” x 100” x .020. The sheet costs $376.00 + approx.. $25.00 for FedEx Ground charges to ship it to you. I say approx.. because it depends where we will be shipping to. If you’re on the West Coast it could be a little bit more."

:wow:. It's nice they'll sell to anyone direct, but needless to say for a door that needs less than two square feet of material, I won't be purchasing an entire sheet! That is unless someone else wants to and can let me purchase just a couple feet!

Tom

 

[pfd109]

Thanks for this info. This sounds exactly what my issue may be with one of my drives. It won't engage as easily as the other and will want to rattle around until I give it a bit more lever to get it to engage. I'll check and adjust the cable, but this clutch may be worn on mine also.

Tom

I had the exact same issue last year with my port side, it would even stall on occasion. I however let it go and the gearing in that outdrive ended up granading and destroying the entire drive. Moral of the $5000 story: get it fixed sooner than later.

 

[wvsundancer]

Has anyone had issues with their transom door not closing correctly? My door is out of alignment and on the port side the metal part that the gas shock attaches to is gouging a place in the fiberglass. Can someone walk me thru the process of correcting this issue?

 

[kkalsch]

I went to check the pump under the step and trash can to make sure it was working before running the AC and when I stuck my head in there I smelled gas! The tank is full and the bilge does not smell of gas and there's' no visible sign of gas under the step area... you can not smell the gas in the cabin- has anyone else had this problem -any suggestions on how to fix -

 

[Tonka Boater]

I went to check the pump under the step and trash can to make sure it was working before running the AC and when I stuck my head in there I smelled gas! The tank is full and the bilge does not smell of gas and there's' no visible sign of gas under the step area... you can not smell the gas in the cabin- has anyone else had this problem -any suggestions on how to fix -

Never had that problem but it sounds like it could be dangerous. I check that particular sump almost daily when I empty the trash and I have never even smelled a hint of gas. Do you smell any gas when you crawl into the mid-cabin berth? You should chase down the source to make sure it's not a leak because those vapors could ignite.

 

[kkalsch]

I can not smell gas in the mid cabin berth-I am guessing after looking at the parts manual the sender could be leaking when the is tanks full. I wonder if you can access the tank from the mid cabin berth?

 

[scoflaw]

Maybe this has been discussed, and someone can direct to the thread.
I'm looking for the best way to get some news on the TV when I'm out in open water

 

[Woody]

I can not smell gas in the mid cabin berth-I am guessing after looking at the parts manual the sender could be leaking when the is tanks full. I wonder if you can access the tank from the mid cabin berth?

Mine has an access hole to the sender under the pads in the mid berth.

 

[kkalsch]

Mine has an access hole to the sender under the pads in the mid berth.

Thanks Woody....found it this morning and yes the screws were lose on the sender unit.....tighten them up and the gas smell is gone !! finally caught a break - but I would of never of known unless I stuck my head in there -something to check...........

 

[Henry Boyd]

So the original product was called Vitricore. They changed the name several years ago to Nuvacor, essentially the same thing. I received an email from them that said:



:wow:. It's nice they'll sell to anyone direct, but needless to say for a door that needs less than two square feet of material, I won't be purchasing an entire sheet! That is unless someone else wants to and can let me purchase just a couple feet!

Tom

I seem to remember a csr member who was a dealer for this stuff. I believe the company name was restoration marine. I think they sell partial panels of the laminate.

Henry

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[Gunn]

Henry, thanks for that info. That rings a bell, I'm look them up.

So my shakedown cruise was very eventful yesterday. End result is that now my port engine won't start (see thread here: http://clubsearay.com/showthread.ph...-Vapor-lock-AND-IAC-issue?p=581598#post581598). Anyway, I have a question that someone here will easily know. When you push the engine switch to the ON position, there is a 3-4 second noise like a whine from the engine. I wait for it to quit before pushing to the START position. I don't know what that is. Like...a fuel pump priming...? I'm thinking whatever this is, maybe it is my issue because there is a noticeable difference between the two engines. The one that won't start has a much lower sounding tone to it.

Thanks, Tom

 

[Bucit]

That noise is coming from the fule pump. It stays on for 3-4 seconds as you've noticed. I do the same as you, push the start buttons one click, let it prime and them start the motors.

 

[kkalsch]

Has anyone replaced there remote controller for there search light? Mine works sometimes

 

[Half Off]

Thanks Woody....found it this morning and yes the screws were lose on the sender unit.....tighten them up and the gas smell is gone !! finally caught a break - but I would of never of known unless I stuck my head in there -something to check...........

First thing I will do when I get to the boat next time. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Gunn]

That noise is coming from the fule pump. It stays on for 3-4 seconds as you've noticed. I do the same as you, push the start buttons one click, let it prime and them start the motors.

Thanks, that's what I thought. So...has anyone changed one of these on our 280's, or even had one replaced ? Looks like the Cool Fuel II unit needs to be replaced as an assembly. It is under the port front side of the engine. Looks doable, but difficult!

 

[kkalsch]

Thanks, that's what I thought. So...has anyone changed one of these on our 280's, or even had one replaced ? Looks like the Cool Fuel II unit needs to be replaced as an assembly. It is under the port front side of the engine. Looks doable, but difficult!

The port side engine had the pump assembly changed last year just before I bought the boat -I believe there is an updated kit /Did you squirt some fuel down the intake to see if it would fire up?

 

[scootdogg]

so i am quite positive this has been covered... but the search feature on here is not so great.... has anyone done anything about the helm seat being so low? I have to fold a throw cushion and place it behind the bolster to operate the boat safely. i am certainly not short at 5'11 but damn... you must have to be a giant to use the seat in the position with no bolster... help?

 

[aquaaddiction]

Has anyone replaced there remote controller for there search light? Mine works sometimes

What searchlight do you have, the ACR? Whats the fault? very rarly does the control panel fail, its normally a fault in the searchlight as it is exposed to the elements and that thus corrodes.

Anthony

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[bajturner]

...has anyone done anything about the helm seat being so low?

The height is adjustable. Loosen the knob, pull the spring-loaded pin out, and heave-ho. More easily done with two people.