LoyolaCub68
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Hey everyone. I just bought a 1989 Sundowner 268. I'm having trouble identifying the panel pictured here or testing its functionality. Is this for some type of ballast system?
What is this panel? 1989 SD 268
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Does it have a spotlight? Looks a bit like the control panel for ours
68400BIRD
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Like stated above, it looks like a panel for a spotlight.
LoyolaCub68
New Member
It does have a spotlight. That is it. Thank you so much.
I'm a little dissaspointed it doesn't have a ballast system. With a lot of people on the boat everyone wants to hang near the back and it can be hard to get on plane. Do you have any tips for that?
takemboating
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Trim tabs to help getting on plane.
LoyolaCub68
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Yes, have those and tried that. Still having some trouble.
Mike Blake
Active Member
- Jan 27, 2012
- 2,413
- Boat Info
- 89 340 Sundance all Raymarine.
- Engines
- Gas hogs 454X2.
What ever it is, it was added after the factory had it. Spot light would have 2 switches and the toggle to turn the light 360 degree's
LoyolaCub68
New Member
Fairly certain now it's the spotlight control. Still working on this planing issue. What types of things should I look into for the difficulty getting up on plane?
takemboating
New Member
Correct prop, WOT engine rpm's, if the engine isn't getting up to proper rpm's the prop could have too much pitch. Worst news would be weak engines but I wouldn't guess that first. Rpm's for a start.
LoyolaCub68
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What is the correct prop for this motor? PO mentioned issues with the prop and I want to make sure he replaced the prop with the correct one.
Thanks!
nickdcj7
Member
The real answer for getting on plane with a full deck is the one your passengers don't want to hear. put a couple bodies on the v-berth in the cabin and she'll pop right up. I had to do that several times with my 250 when loaded to capacity. My mother-in-law was not amused.
Getaway
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- Oct 13, 2010
- 1,077
- Boat Info
- 1998 290DA Sundancer
Lowrance electronics, Fishhawk, Scotty Downriggers
BoatWheels Tri-Axle Trailer
- Engines
- Single big block 454 MPI Mercruiser engine and Bravo III outdrive.
Yup!
4 good size guys in the back end of a 268 and she will struggle to plane. That's the nature of these beasts. They are already very stern heavy even before you add people.
One way I have improved this is to run a 16x16 prop and weld extensions on the trim tabs. This all helps greatly, but she will still work to get up on occasion especially with full fuel and water.
Oh, and your panel has been customized...
nickdcj7
Member
That's definitely a spotlight panel. I have the exact same one in my 250.
Pure84GTT
Member
- Aug 13, 2014
- 120
- Boat Info
- 1989 Sea Ray 390 EC
2017 Sea Doo GTR 215
1983 Chris Craft Catalina 251
- Engines
- twin big blocks
what is the power in that boat ?
it was available in a few configurations.
my advice will be to go 4 blade stainless prop 1 pitch down. this will give you more stern lift.
it was available in a few configurations.
my advice will be to go 4 blade stainless prop 1 pitch down. this will give you more stern lift.
Mike Blake
Active Member
- Jan 27, 2012
- 2,413
- Boat Info
- 89 340 Sundance all Raymarine.
- Engines
- Gas hogs 454X2.
I guess I need new glasses. it is the spot light panel. I thought that button looking thing was a fuse holder. I was wrong.
hpcrank
Member
- Feb 4, 2016
- 145
- Boat Info
- 1981 260 Sundancer with rebuilt 454/Mercruiser330-I/O. w/ alum. hard top with front and side wdos
- Engines
- One rebuilt 330 hp. 454 Chevy
Mike
My boat has all 3 controls on one panel, one is spot/flood control, one is light movement, mine is a joystick and lastly one controls the speed of the lights movement.
Hope this helps.
Hpcrank
