Official 320 Dancer Thread

coreyf311 said:
Has anyone added the Bennett Auto Tab to their 320? I searched the forum but didn't get any results. Wondering if there were any issues with installing, etc.
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For the 2007, wiring is a bit different since our controls are integrated into a touch pad. Otherwise it's pretty simple. Call or message Tom at Bennett. He is a contributor on here and quick with answers. If you look in the maintenance section, he has his own dedicated page and it has lots of info.
Mike
 
anyone know if the fresh water flush on 02 350MPIs has a check valve in the Y adapter to th raw water line. Splashed in yesterday and had major issues with raw water. Just replaced impellers, covered strainer and blew bubbles out the bottom of boat. The last thing I did is attach the male fitting to the fresh water intake and blew a breath of air and it did allow raw water to finally be pulled through and out exhaust. Not as much as starboard side but didn't overheat. So I'm curious if the if there is a check valve could it be stuck?
 
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spikedaddy99 said:
For the 2007, wiring is a bit different since our controls are integrated into a touch pad. Otherwise it's pretty simple. Call or message Tom at Bennett. He is a contributor on here and quick with answers. If you look in the maintenance section, he has his own dedicated page and it has lots of info.
Mike
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Thanks Mike. Will do


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boltman said:
Yeah any pics , does it have a white dash ..... I sold my 2006 it had twin 350's with bravo 3s on her , God what a boat that was handle like a sports car , if you look back in this thread far enough you see pics of it sitting on her custom made trailer .


Boltman
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Finally have some pics and a couple new questions. Stern nav light won't work, no voltage at the bulb. Is there an in line fuse I'm missing that might have blown? Shower sump pump Image1464579775.340722.jpgImage1464579781.753664.jpg has stopped running. Thoughts on how to fix? Thoughts on how to keep this clean?


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Mercury Smart Craft Alarm

I am receiving an alarm on my Mercury Smart Craft that says, "Trim CKT Low" and it indicates the Port Side. Anyone have this issue and what is it saying?

Thanks
Bill
 
There are several 320s for sale in my area (salt water) and they all are with the 350 engines, V drive but are NOT fresh water cooled. Is this standard for the 2004-2006 Sea Ray 320s?
 
So I've looked through my manual and can't find the answer to this one. I have a 2003 320DA with twin 350 MAG V-drives. On the dash (see below) I think I have the standard instruments. Except for the engine hour meters on the tach. My manual shows rolling hour meters, but mine are digital. You can't tell in the pic, because they are off. When the engines are on, these displays light up and the engine hours are properly displayed. However, at the far left of each engine hour display, a symbol is displayed that flashes. It's almost like a figure eight, or an hourglass. I don't have a picture of the symbol and can't find any mention of it in my manual. But it shows up in the spot where the arrows show in the pic below. And it shows up on BOTH displays (for both engines). Is this simply an hourglass, telling me that the engine hours are being recorded? Or is it some sort of warning signal. Note: the engines have been serviced and run quite well...

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What are the hourglass symbols and what do they mean?

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scooper321 said:
What are the hourglass symbols and what do they mean?
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Nevermind. A more thorough Google search and I learned that the "Blinky" hourglass is normal. It simply signifies that the engine hour counter is "ON" and that engine hours are being accumulated.
 
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Steve I've been told that it is the engine hours being recorded, it's a hour glass. I've also been told because they are digital that if the ignition buttons are pressed forward the timer runs even is the motors are no running. However the person that I heard it from could also be an idiot because he's my only source.
 
Turkj40 said:
Steve I've been told that it is the engine hours being recorded, it's a hour glass. I've also been told because they are digital that if the ignition buttons are pressed forward the timer runs even is the motors are no running. However the person that I heard it from could also be an idiot because he's my only source.
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Ha ha! I won't call him an idiot! But thanks! I found a lot of disagreement in my Googling about when the hours are counted and when they aren't. I don't typically leave my ignition breakers or keys in the ON position when the engines aren't on, so I don't think I erroneously add extra hours. I'll have to play with different combinations of switches/keys/breakers on and off to see what actually causes it...
 
If the engine keys are turned to the on position down in the electric distribution panel below in the cabin, your engine hours are counting and accumulating regardless if your engines are actually on.
 
spirt320 said:
If the engine keys are turned to the on position down in the electric distribution panel below in the cabin, your engine hours are counting and accumulating regardless if your engines are actually on.
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I hope this is not the case! I thought it was counted based on the engine start rocker switches at the helm. I know my smart craft gauges say "lost engine comms" when you drop the rockers back into the off position.
 
JimFromMD said:
I hope this is not the case! I thought it was counted based on the engine start rocker switches at the helm. I know my smart craft gauges say "lost engine comms" when you drop the rockers back into the off position.
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I don't believe either of the above is correct. The engine hour meters are triggered by an oil pressure sending switch mounted to the engines. In other words, engine hours are clocked only when there is oil pressure, which is to say, only when the engines are actually running. The position of either the master ignition switches on the electrical panel in the cabin or the helm switches are irrelevant, other than the engines won't run unless they are turned on. It is very easy to confirm this. Just take note of current engine hours, leave whichever switches on, but do not start the engines. Come back fifteen minutes later and you will see no change in engine hours on your meters or SmartCraft display.

Russ
 
russg said:
I don't believe either of the above is correct. The engine hour meters are triggered by an oil pressure sending switch mounted to the engines. In other words, engine hours are clocked only when there is oil pressure, which is to say, only when the engines are actually running. The position of either the master ignition switches on the electrical panel in the cabin or the helm switches are irrelevant, other than the engines won't run unless they are turned on. It is very easy to confirm this. Just take note of current engine hours, leave whichever switches on, but do not start the engines. Come back fifteen minutes later and you will see no change in engine hours on your meters or SmartCraft display.

Russ
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I only state this for two reasons. One, it has happened to me, and I saw almost 80 hours added to both engines by accident and two the Mercruiser manual I had for that boat stated that the clock runs as long as the key(s) are in the on or run position, even with the motors off. But maybe your boat was set up differently.
 
Has anyone installed a spot light on the bow of their 320. Ours did not come with one and it would have come in handy a few times. I'm contemplating adding one and wondering how difficult of a task this would be. I also see on defender they are selling wirelessly controlled units. Wondering if its worth going that route? Have tried a handheld unit from the cockpit but beam reflects off the foredeck/bow rails etc.
 
I have the standard spotlight which is okay. I would focus on the best quality spotlight. The wires are not too hard to run from the helm to the anchor locker.
 
skolbe said:
I have the standard spotlight which is okay. I would focus on the best quality spotlight. The wires are not too hard to run from the helm to the anchor locker.
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I also have the standard spotlight as installed by Sea Ray on my 320. In the four years we have owned the boat I have never had to use it. That being said we are always back in our slip or at our final destination before darkness falls so we have not had the need for it. If I did not have one installed as your boat is, and I really knew that I would use it (after dark or in reduced light....late cruising) I would probably install one on the bow. Otherwise I think I would just invest in a very good quality hand held that plugs into the cig lighter outlet at the helm and be done with that.
P.S. I also have a handheld at the helm stored under the helm seat for emergencies.
 
My previous boat had a bow mounted spotlight and although it worked fine and looks cool I prefer the plug in hand held if you actually want to see something, Especially if you need to move quickly.
 
Thanks for the feedback. I may try a good quality handheld with a more focused beam.
 
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