Official 370 Sundancer thread

bobdunagan said:
Mark and Gene:
Thank you for your response!
I have decided to change to the new/can vs. horizontal log style/water lift muffler system but am having trouble finding out who manufacturers it or where it can be purchased. I have tried to contact SeaRay at Merritt Island but they are currently closed down "on furlough". I tried a couple of other S/R customer service numbers but most technical folks are at the Miami Boat Show. Even "Google" hasn't helped. If you have any other information about the system or a Brand Name or website, I would appreciate it.
Thank you again for your help.
Bob
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Bob, I will try to find the part number for the complete kit. I remember it costing about $2000 for the whole thing. Mark
 
Wow, just stumbled across this thread. Haven't had time to read it all yet, but figured I'd throw my modification list in.

1995 370 Sundancer
Cat diesels (no mods)
Westerbeke BT8D (homemade sound box, intake silencer, secondary Vetus hydroflow horizontal muffler)
Extended swim platform w stainless ladder
Sturdy automatic engine synchronizer
SoundDown engine room insulation
engine/genset raw water flush seacocks (double as emergency pumpouts)
Backflush kit on seawater side of AC system.
"Spouts" on AC seawater discharge to keep from drooling on hull.
Heat wire on windshield washer supply line (to keep from having to drain in winter)
Charger replaced with Newmar 40A electronic smart charger with battery temperature probes (best purchase ever)
Rubber vibration mounts on AC seawater pump, VacuFlush pump, and Newmar charger (for the fan noise)
Air intakes on hull side lined with SoundDown
Cockpit carpet replaced with identical rubber backed berber covering entire cockpit, not just the small areas of the factory carpet (incredible drop in all mechanical sound)
Charcoal Sunbrella standard back canvas. Windshield panels modified with side wings and velcro overlapping closures to stay dry in all weather.
Cockpit clarion speakers replaced with JL Audio coax marine speakers (nice upgrade) - rear cockpit Clarions disconnected but left in factory position in padded panel, and JL's added at hip level closer to stern to keep from killing rear passenger's ears from the arch mounted Clarions.
17" Flatscreen TV on sink (tether to windshield bracket for stability - but unplug and stow easily)
Cockpit icemaker modified to exhaust all hot air through hull clamshell vent - keeps from burning ankles and also less noise courtesy of SoundDown panels.
Power helm seat
Cockpit ventilator/heater/defroster (engine coolant style).
Arch mounted weather station with exterior probe (in Tracvision dome)
Raytheon autopilot with hydraulic Type 1 electric pump.
Raytheon handheld remote for autopilot (great for this lazy guy, and also neat to slow cruise around sitting on the bow with full sterring control in your hand)
Raytheon VHF/hailer (arch mounted horn has special "no shake" modification using carefully moulded blob of white 5200)
Raytheon 41xx 10" CRT radar, 4' open array on custom mount.
Raytheon GPS
ACR dualbeam spotlight
Good free drop windlass
Optional polished stainless steel windshield frame and polarized glass (careful how you tilt your head with polarized Raybans.._)
Full factory entertainment package
TracVision tracking satellite DSS with two receivers.
DSS jacks on hullside with regular TV and phone hookups - autoswitch.
Both DSS receivers have RF remotes and can be controlled anywhere on the boat.
Clarion stereo amplifier upgraded from 40Wx4 amp to 90W x 4 amp.
Clarion cabin speakers upgraded from paper coax to poly triax.
Separate cabin speaker volume for each set of speakers.
Cockpit IR "eye" for stereo remote control with remotes located inside and out.
All inside options except midcabin bulkhead.

Boat was specc'ed out and ordered new by my dad and me.
I added the elctronics package (ordered the boat "prepped" for electronics, with the removable panels and access holes).

Have loved this boat.

Having trouble repropping it. Went up from fresh HyTorq 20x25 4 blades with medium cup. When reworked, they bumped them to 20x26's but they've never had the bite that the originals did. I've done this with two sets. Any better luck? Boat runs into overspeed governor at 34mph. Factory fresh props ran into overspeed at 36mph. I was hoping to get the motors loaded hard, and then bump up the power spec just a touch. I haven't been able to prop it high enough to do that though.

Got 800 hours on the Cats, and they've started running warm at high cruise. Exchanger is clean and impellers are fresh, so I guess it's time to boil out the aftercoolers. Can't argue with that - these motors have been flawless, even though there are plenty of 3116 Cat haters out there..

anyhow. Hi there.
 
Anyone have a dinghy on their 37?

Just purchased a 10' inflatable and wondering if anyone here has one and has attached davits to the swim platform. Looking at a couple of options, Hurley Davits and Nautly Davits - anyone use either or have another option for having the dinghy tagging along?

Thanks
Ron
 
mcollinstn said:
Wow, just stumbled across this thread. Haven't had time to read it all yet, but figured I'd throw my modification list in.

1995 370 Sundancer
Cat diesels (no mods)

Have loved this boat.

anyhow. Hi there.
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WOW!!! Impressive. Diesel versions of our boat is not so common and I have no answers.

I only have one request: PICTURES, must have pictures...

Anyway welcome.

Gene
 
Re: Anyone have a dinghy on their 37?

SummerDeis said:
Just purchased a 10' inflatable and wondering if anyone here has one and has attached davits to the swim platform. Looking at a couple of options, Hurley Davits and Nautly Davits - anyone use either or have another option for having the dinghy tagging along?

Thanks
Ron
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I've just pulled them up on the platform, and tied it off to the aft hand rail. But, that's only when we're going somwhere. If you need it on all the time, this would not work.
 

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Re: Anyone have a dinghy on their 37?

SummerDeis said:
Just purchased a 10' inflatable and wondering if anyone here has one and has attached davits to the swim platform. Looking at a couple of options, Hurley Davits and Nautly Davits - anyone use either or have another option for having the dinghy tagging along?

Thanks
Ron
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I was given a 10' RIB with a 15 HP motor, but have not mounted anything on the platform because I was worried about the weight. I've towed it a few times and during the winter, we store it on the bow upside down. While the platform seems very sturdy, I worry about putting too much strain on it. If it weren't a RIB, I don't think I would be so concerned.

Gene
 
mcollinstn

Hey from a fellow diesel 370 owner!!! I have about 1400 hour on mine now and I love them!!!

What CAT's do you have? I have 3116 300hp versions.

Have you found an easy way to get to the generator impeller?

Here is a picture of my Cat's!!!

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Again welcome!!!!!
 
I researched both Davits and purchased the Hurley in 1/07 and have never regretted it. Our dinghy is a 10' Caribe RIB with a 15 HP Merc @ 225lbs. After installing it, we spent 2 months cruising in So. Fl. and used it extensively. While watching other cruisers load and unload their dinghys with Walker and other type davits I was even more convinced that I made the right move. Launching the dinghy is effortless. Reloading takes some strength and practice but my wife and I are both over age 65 and we have no problem with it. Installation is easy but placement is vital based on your dinghy hull and weight displacement. If you have any question, simply call Todd Hurley and he will help. The bottom-line is we have had no regrets with the Hurley after 1500+/- miles of cruising with the dinghy in place and lots of launches and reloads plus removal and storage of the davit is simple when not needed.
There is also a lot of other info on CSR, both positive and negative, about the Hurley.
Bob
 
bobdunagan said:
I researched both Davits and purchased the Hurley in 1/07 and have never regretted it. Our dinghy is a 10' Caribe RIB with a 15 HP Merc @ 225lbs.
Bob
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This is the exact same setup tat was given to me. I thought of the Hurley units too. Have you experienced any problem with that weight on the platform? What's the longest distance you've gone with the dinghy on there?

Gene
 
Gene:
I have experienced no problem with the weight. It is simply not a consideration. We went from Brunswick, Ga. to Stuart, Fl...probably 500 +/- miles each way...on our 1st cruise with the Hurley. Since then we have made several trips to Savannah, Ga. and south to St. Augustine, Fl..over 100 miles each way. All travel has been ICW with no more than a 2' chop crossing some sounds but I would not hesitate to take it to the Bahamas.
We have been cruising the ICW from Virginia to Key West since 2000 and having the dinghy has added 100% to our enjoyment.
As soon as I get my water ingestion problems solved, I will take pictures and post them on your site.
Bob
 
It's great to hear so many people that seem to be ecstatic about their 370's. We have been looking at boats the last few months and so far the 370 has been the most impressive. We looked at a 93 and 95 and we definitely like the 1995 better. Nicer overall galley, head, master stateroom etc, the helm and dash are much nicer looking. Actually, the whole boat just looks and feels more modern (probably just our taste but it really seems that way).

For comparison we looked at a couple of Cruisers boats . . . 3575 and 3675 and they just do not compare to the 370. The 370, what a nice boat and layout. Anyway we've decided that's the boat we want. In fact, me and the Admiral don't even want to look at anything else.

Once we find our boat, I may ask a lot of questions. I love DIY things and this boat looks like it would be very fulfilling to work on (not to mention a great distraction to all the other stresses in life). Anyway, we can't wait. More later . . .
 
Andy, I think you made a wise decision to forget about the Cruisers. They have such a rounded hull they look like they're overstuffed and ready to pop. I couldn't imagine running something like that in any kind of head sea. You'll be very happy with a sleek 1995 370 and if you have any questions or need help there's alot of knowledgable 370 owners posting here. Good luck with your search and keep us posted. Mark :thumbsup:
 
Mark,

We had to look to be sure. In the back of my mind I've always been sold on Sea Ray but I had to confirm by looking. Cruisers are pretty popular here in the Upper Midwest but you can't ever go wrong with a Sea Ray. Anyway, we know what we want and we're pretty darn happy with that. Thanks for your insight . . . I know I will have lots of questions to the forum once I'm an owner.
 
randerson said:
Mark,

We had to look to be sure. In the back of my mind I've always been sold on Sea Ray but I had to confirm by looking. Cruisers are pretty popular here in the Upper Midwest but you can't ever go wrong with a Sea Ray. Anyway, we know what we want and we're pretty darn happy with that. Thanks for your insight . . . I know I will have lots of questions to the forum once I'm an owner.
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Welcome Andy.

Anyone who has looked at my boat has always thought that it was much newer than it is. There is something about the 95 to 98/99 run that is just right in looks, function, design. There are newer 380's, 390's and 40's on the dock and ours is the one that gets the looks. It doesn't look as bloated or curvy and so not dated. (I try to think people aren't staring at the name and wondering....)

Gene
 
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Gene,

I couldn't agree more. It's amazing that boats 10-14 years old still generate stares! What a great design . . . Sea Ray really hit it "right on" with these boats! Boat names have always been fascinating too. Clever, humorous and at times, very different.

BTW, great job on your website, I have spent numerous hours looking at the pictures which are generating ideas once I have my own! Thanks much!
 
Ahoy Andy

Good luck searching for that "new" 370. We has a 1996 370 DA, our 5th boat, and we love her! As for the looks, its incredible - the design, the style, the comfort allows many wow!

Enjoy

Ron
 
Thanks Ron!

I will post once I have an made an offer and it's accepted. I'm curious, it appears that so many 370 owners are DIY types . . . that's great. Has anyone installed their own fuel flow meters such as Floscan Twin Gas meters? If so, was it difficult?
 
Andy, I'm waiting for Gene to install a flow meter on his boat and then tell all of us Horizon owners what the optimal cruise RPM is. I figure I can save money by not buying the equipment and then save some more when he tells us what the optimal RPM is. All I have to do is wait :smt038 Mark
 
I have a 97' 370 Da with two 7.4l mpi. My wot is about 4200 to 4400 what cruising speed can I maintain. I hear that you try to keep it somewhere between 70 to 80 percent of your wot. Is that true? I get about 21 knots at about 3600 rpm. Does that seem right?
 
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