Official 320 Dancer Thread

Good luck with the closing...It's a great boat..Did you get the one with the V-Drives or I/O's? Are they the 350 Mags? What color, options etc..

Welcome to the 320 club!!

Enjoy,

Barry
 
sb in gp,

Congrads and good luck. Looks like it'll take some time to get all restorations done, but I'm sure all will be fine. While you restoring the canvas, I would suggest going for full camper canvas. I don't know if you ever had one, but ones you do you'll never want a boat witout it.

As for the shop choice, I guess it all depends on the price. the material should be the same (sunbrela, I'm not sure if there're several grades of it, but ask the shops). When I was ordering a cocpit cover for my 240DA via MM they told me that a lot of times they have affiliated local shop. So, just shop around.

good luck,
Alex.
 
Newbie said:
Congrats on the soon to be 320. For the canvas, my 340 was the same way, needed everything. I ended up going with everything new from Great Lakes, both biminis, aft curtain and new cockpit cover. I did however have the 5 front glass panels made locally so that I could have u-zips in them and better strataglass. In the end, the new glass panels cost more than all of the rest from Great Lakes. I don't think you can beat their (GL) prices anywhere, at least around here. The fit of it was exactly as you would expect from the OE manufacturer also, almost perfect. SB
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Sorry up front guys, I'm gonna have lots of questions:

I'm wondering about the strataglass vs isenglass. I've heard the strata is harder to stow. I've know it is more transparent, what other benefits? Is it worth the price?

I notice the kinda pseudo-camper aft curtain that seems standard on the 320. Do they make a full camper that gives more space in the back?

Can you order the aft curtain with a screen in the back to improve airflow?

Thanks.
 
Unfortunately, the camper canvas was not an option on the 320. You will have to get that made custom locally. The strataglass has an anti-scratch finish on it. The clarity does seem to be much better than eisenglass also. I had the same bungees that affix the rear aft curtain to the transom installed on the u-zips up front with the attaching stud mounted to the bottom side of the arch. With this setup, I can't find a need to ever remove and stow the panels except for longer in water winter storage in which I'll use the cockpit cover. Its almost like not even having glass up front when they're open but zip shut in 30 secs if a storm pops up.

To go from .030 mil to .040 mil eisenglass was about 300 or so bucks upgrade. .040 mil strataglass was only 100 more than the .040 mil isenglass so it was a no brainer for me. HTH SB
 
Newbie said:
Unfortunately, the camper canvas was not an option on the 320. You will have to get that made custom locally. The strataglass has an anti-scratch finish on it. The clarity does seem to be much better than eisenglass also. I had the same bungees that affix the rear aft curtain to the transom installed on the u-zips up front with the attaching stud mounted to the bottom side of the arch. With this setup, I can't find a need to ever remove and stow the panels except for longer in water winter storage in which I'll use the cockpit cover. Its almost like not even having glass up front when they're open but zip shut in 30 secs if a storm pops up.

To go from .030 mil to .040 mil eisenglass was about 300 or so bucks upgrade. .040 mil strataglass was only 100 more than the .040 mil isenglass so it was a no brainer for me. HTH SB
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Great idea on strapping the strat to the arch. I'll go with the strata. Thanks.
 
That is a great idea to use bungies and attached to the underside of the arch!! Do you have any pictures? I wonder how polycarbinate would work or a product like ez2cy? Any thoughts?
 
I don't seem to have any of the attachments themselves but heres what I've got

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Leaking water into cabin on my '06 320; I Found standing water (~1/4 inch at the rear) in the stbd storage cabinet above the dining bench, closest to the power cabinet. While doing some research, the carpet on the floor just below (under the dining bench where the amp is mounted) was also wet, as well as the floor just under the main power panel. This actually showed up through the carpet runner. The stbd window above this area has all of the screws tight. Also - the boat had the cockpit cover (which covers the windshield down to the deck) in place during the most recent rain which is when this is pressumed to have happened. Seems to be an issue with heavy rain. First time it occured I had the overnight canvas up and attributed this to some of the problem. Any help will be appreciated!
 
I recenlty found water in the same cabinet next to the power panel. Although not as bad as you describe i assume it was commonig from the base station of the bow rail located right above the cabinet. seems logical since it can't be from any where else. I going to look closer and I'll let you know what I find.
 
Newbie said:
Unfortunately, the camper canvas was not an option on the 320. You will have to get that made custom locally. The strataglass has an anti-scratch finish on it. The clarity does seem to be much better than eisenglass also. I had the same bungees that affix the rear aft curtain to the transom installed on the u-zips up front with the attaching stud mounted to the bottom side of the arch. With this setup, I can't find a need to ever remove and stow the panels except for longer in water winter storage in which I'll use the cockpit cover. Its almost like not even having glass up front when they're open but zip shut in 30 secs if a storm pops up.

To go from .030 mil to .040 mil eisenglass was about 300 or so bucks upgrade. .040 mil strataglass was only 100 more than the .040 mil isenglass so it was a no brainer for me. HTH SB
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I like the looks of the U-zips, but do you have a problem with them leaking when it rains? Great looking boat. The 340 will likely be my next boat.
 
topgun1185 said:
I recenlty found water in the same cabinet next to the power panel. Although not as bad as you describe i assume it was commonig from the base station of the bow rail located right above the cabinet. seems logical since it can't be from any where else. I going to look closer and I'll let you know what I find.
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I did some investigating this afternoon. Was able to get water inside by spraying the water over the nearest window to this cabinet. Inside the cabinet is a panel mounted on an angle - I removed this to get a better look. It was not the rail mount - these posts remained dry. Seems to be the window. The screws were all tight - I'm going to check the site for information about re-sealing the windows. Finding the source is some relief.
 
Hello:

Has anyone heard of or tried the "DJX" props from Michigan wheel? I was speaking with a fellow at the gas dock, both shedding a tear I might add, and he told me he put DJX props on his '96 33 Sundancer after taking one out on a submerged piling. He was getting improved verall performance, including backing in the slip w/bumping power. Just wondering if anyone else has heard or tried them.

TX
Ray
 
I would love to know more about improving fuel economy.
 
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molding1 said:
Hello:

Has anyone heard of or tried the "DJX" props from Michigan wheel? I was speaking with a fellow at the gas dock, both shedding a tear I might add, and he told me he put DJX props on his '96 33 Sundancer after taking one out on a submerged piling. He was getting improved verall performance, including backing in the slip w/bumping power. Just wondering if anyone else has heard or tried them.

TX
Ray
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DO YOU mean dqx that's what i'm running and there greaaat!! Much improved over the standard 3 blades
 
rbihn2 said:
Leaking water into cabin on my '06 320; I Found standing water (~1/4 inch at the rear) in the stbd storage cabinet above the dining bench, closest to the power cabinet. While doing some research, the carpet on the floor just below (under the dining bench where the amp is mounted) was also wet, as well as the floor just under the main power panel. This actually showed up through the carpet runner. The stbd window above this area has all of the screws tight. Also - the boat had the cockpit cover (which covers the windshield down to the deck) in place during the most recent rain which is when this is pressumed to have happened. Seems to be an issue with heavy rain. First time it occured I had the overnight canvas up and attributed this to some of the problem. Any help will be appreciated!
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I was looking at a 2004 320 that was for sale. The dealer was in the middle of a repair, which was authorized by SeaRay. One of the skylights was leaking and allowed water into headliner and ply wood. When I saw the boat they are removed the headliner and were waiting for parts..

Just an FYI...
 
Vince_nj1 said:
I was looking at a 2004 320 that was for sale. The dealer was in the middle of a repair, which was authorized by SeaRay. One of the skylights was leaking and allowed water into headliner and ply wood. When I saw the boat they are removed the headliner and were waiting for parts..

Just an FYI...
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Thanks - I continue to search for the leak - waiting for the dealer to call me now.
 
rbihn2,

I had the same leak with my 06 320. It was coming from the window on the starboard side. Water would leak in and run down the cabinets and settle on the floor in the Aft Cabin. The window was loose; MM fixed it before I took delivery.
 
rbihn2 said:
Thanks - I continue to search for the leak - waiting for the dealer to call me now.
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my leak was from when the boat was new my leak was from the rail that runs along the top of the cabin right next the fix port light.
 
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