Good deal cpditty.....Count me in.
There aren't many of us so we gotta stick together

 

Weave, have you done anything with your cooler to make it work better in the space it is in, solving the problem of opening the lid without taking the entire cooler out?

 

HA !!!! AWESOME!!!!!!:smt038:smt038
You have ESP man. My wife an I were just talking about this the other day. If it were a bit wider in aisle it would work perfect but I HATE pulling it all the way out and sideways to open it.
Problem solved!!!! Great idea! I think I have a project tonight!!!!

 

:lol:BTW....how many Coors Lite can you fit in there

 

I have since switched to Corona Light Bottles so alot less than I used to

 

Anyone else do any handy mods on similar boats?
Cpditty...did you silicone the old screw holes???

 

My boat is a 2005 Sun Deck 200. We spent five days traveling Western Lake Huron (Southern part) No problems and had great weather.

 

Nice trip! Its a great versatile boat for its size

 

Yes, weave I did silicone the old holes and siliconed around the screws also. Keep up the chatter guys. I love hearing things about our boat on here.

 

Has anyone replaced the cooler in the cooler compartment? I would like a five day cooler in there but am not sure of the size. The stock one is severely inadequate.

 

Nothinhg here. Would be nice if we could make use of the area under the starboard step on the stern where the door is.
Doubt a large cooler would fit there though. What about mounting smoething in the port side storage area ????
Do you leave the potti in there?

 

Has anyone found a good place for a grill? Since the 200 Sundeck has no rails or rod holder poles, I am at a loss as to where a grill would go. Any ideas ?

 

On the beach. :smt043

Seriously, I don't know anyone that's found, used and been happy with a grill on any "day boat". We've used the swim platform to set a grill on (with soaked towels under it) and that worked for brief and simple grilling, but not worth the hassle.

The nice fancy ones with mounts, usually sound better and look better in the ads than they do on your boat. Friends have one but gave up on it mounting where it could be used.

 

I have a friend who has an 18' Maxxum and he mounted his on the out side of his swim platform. The mounting piece that Magma sells is too short but he fabbed a taller one that works sweet......
He honstly has one of the better set-up's I have seen

 

Thanks for the tips. I too am nervous about grilling over the swim platform. I was hoping there was some easy way to have one that would hang over the side. I guess beer and sandwiches are just as good as beer and burgers !

 

Take a look at the Cobb grill. That's the name brand. Got ours at West Marine and have only used it once, but were pleased. Is a small charcoal grill that is totally contained and vented and you can sit it anywhere and the outside does not get hot! Is versitile-you can buy a griddle for it to enable you to do more than grilling. Cuts out on having to figure out mounting and is perfect for 2-4 people.

 

pbblair....the way my buddy's is mounted you are not over the platform. you actually are near the edge.
He mounted it with the same fear you mention

 

What is the risk of grilling on deck if you are using a small propane grill? I am a firefighter and thinking other than grease drippings am not seeing the hazzard.

 

I am hoepful there is no risk, but I was/am worried about grease drippings on the gel coat. My other concern is that the swim platform is right behind the blower outlets from the engine compartment.

 

The cob grill looks pretty cool. Check this out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8XDc9LJmsI

 

Here is how I've got mine mounted on my 240SD. Hope it helps.

http://ssg-i.com/boattrips/p4130018.jpg

 

Thanks for the post chuck, does it drip grease at all or does it have a pretty good system to catch the drippings?

 

You're welcome. Never had a problem with grease. The magama grill seems to handle it fine. Just to be on the safe side if I'm grilling something that could be greasy I put a wet towel under it.

 

you right on the money cpditty. I like that mount that you picture. The thing I like most about the platform mount is that you can set up the table ( sundeck option) and feed everyone without being in the way while grilling.
Just worry about the grease.....no even a deal in and of itself.

 

I've installed mine on the swim platform with a removable post mount (as others have done) and have had no issues with the magma grill dripping. Don't know if the 200 has the same room under the rear lounger as the 240 but here's how I store my Magma Newport grill. http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?p=116216#post116216

 

Chris, I did the same thing with my cooler. I made the strap the holds the top the hinger side. I made a new hole in the strap so the top will be beyond the half way point : in this way the top stays open while filling the cooler.

 

I have heard a lot of conflicting info regarding the hydrofoils, especially w/ the Bravo 3's. For what its worth, I installed an SE Sport hydrofoil today and it definitely helps me get on plane quicker. It also seems to handle a little bit better too.

 

Still looking for a good cooler replacement or an alternative cooler location. Any idea's?
I bought a 36 qt coleman 5 day cooler and it does not fit in the locker that the OEM one came in. The OEM cooler doesn't hold ice for long at all, I could use it for food but then need something for drinks and ice... the deck is crowded enough with my wife, myself, five kids and a yellow lab. Swim deck maybe????

 

I wonder if this 5-Day cooler would fit in place of the Igloo/OEM one.

36 Qt. Xtreme® Marine Plus Cooler
Model No. 6251A798

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/ColemanCom/detail.asp?product_id=6251A798