Sundancer 50

Islandhopper47

Islandhopper47

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Jan 17, 2017
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I would like to talk to a owner of a Sundancer 50. I'm looking at living aboard a 50' of some sort and wondering if anyone on here lives aboard theirs. Thx.
 
Bahamabreisus lives on a 50 Sundancer. Hopefully he will chime in


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Here I am, my wife and I have been living aboard for about 10 years. Ours is an early 90s, not sure what years you are talking about. So, ask away.
 
Hello and thanks for chiming in. Well after seeing being aboard for 10 yrs something is good lol.
One question is with the wind shield tilted back do you get much water under the canvas while under way at like 10-15 knots?
Do you have diesel heat if so how does it work? Where i will be its on the cold side in winter. Im looking at years of 98 to 2000. Thx
 
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98-2000 still same floor plan. Our canvas has a foam gasket where it meets the top of the windshield, so water leak no issue. We have the standard reverse cycle heat/air. Even with temps in the teens over night we have no issues, as long as water temps stay above 40, you should be fine. With the years you are looking at, make sure you get the Cat engines, the Detroit DDECs are problems, Make sure the Cats are gen 3 aftercoolers. I will let the Cat guys chime in. We do have full camper canvas, that makes for additional year round space. Hope this helps, ask away if you think of more.
 
Island hopper. I know a lot about the DDEC and Cats if you have any questions.


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I will be down to 0*f as i do plan on doing a lot of my cruzin in the winter time, less people and as far north to Ketchican Ak. I've been looking at fly-bridge models (bayliner, grand banks) and blow boats, but i dont know if i want to walk up and down stairs all the time. Thats why i kinda turn't my attention to the sundancer 50.
 
If you plan on being in that kind of climate, you are going to need an alternative heat source. But, I think I would be more concerned about actually have water to float the boat in. Another thing would be engine heaters, since diesels dont like those temps. I think you should reach out to boaters in those areas, to see how they handle that climate.
 
Block heaters is a easy install and i would have to get a diesel furnace installed. But all in all you have plenty of room to live in?
 
Yes, we have plenty of space. We use the guest bedroom pretty much as a closet and storage. We love the the size of the front bed, I'm 6'2' and am more than happy with the shower size. I also love that we can cruise in the mid 20s when traveling.
 
A guy I know that had a 550DA added a diesel heater and it was great. Fully ducted including the engine room. He says it burned about a quart a day.
 
Agreed on block heater if you go Detroit Diesels my mechanical injection DD 6V92TA's have hard time in the bay area at 40dgr F since they don't have glow plugs Detroit depend on shear compression and fast revolution (good batteries and starters) to fire. Minimal water get pass our canvas and with 3 reverse cycle heat zone there is plenty of heat or air condition, you'll have to run the generator full time or shore power.
 
I should have plenty of room then, i will be doing this by myself (and my first mate, a bow thruster). A heater system will be put on board, as i want to enjoy and not freeze. :wink:
 
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