Search results

  1. T

    bilge water

    I aways seem to have about 2 cups of water in my bilge. It never reaches a level that would activate the bilge pump and the volume remains constant. I sucked it out with a wet vac several times but it always comes back.Where does this come from? My understanding that a little water in the bilge...
  2. T

    dockside power

    I just purchased a 2004 240 Sundancer. When I plugged into the dockside power, the green power light next to the breakers intially came on and the voltmeter next to that indicated 125 Volts. I returned to the boat several hours later and the green light was out but the meter still read 125...
  3. T

    dockside power

    I just plugged my boat into the dockside power recepatcle at my marina. On the breaker panel I have a green light which says power and a red light which says reverse cycle. My manual says the green light should come on when plugging in and if the red light comes on, call the marina and do not...
  4. T

    docking

    I will be docking my new 240 Searay Sundancer in a new marina this week. This is the first boat I have owned. I never paid much attention when I was on my friend's boat in the past and of course he had me to help grab the lines. I will need to back the boat into the slip.The slip has a...
  5. T

    Marine Technology Fume Dectector

    I am looking to install a fume dectector on my boat. I was thinking about buying a Marine Technology unit until I read this comment from the West Marine Web Page. Anyone have a similar experience with this unit? "Summary: The circuitry is open in the back, and in my case, the unit failed after...
  6. T

    stainless hand rail polish/protector

    Any suggestions for a good stainless hand rail polish and protector? RK
  7. T

    low depth alarm

    A friend of mine has a 26 foot express cruiser ( I'm not sure of the make) and told me that his depth/fish finder has a low water alarm that he can set. My 2004 SeaRay Sundancer has a depth guage reader in the dash and I have a Garmin 188cGPS with a depth/fish/finder. I haven't gone through...
  8. T

    going aground

    I took my newly owned boat out this weekend and my worst fears came true. I went aground. I was in unfamiliar waters at low tide. Fortunately, it was a sandy bottom and I was going slowly. I was able to get off fairly easily. The water temperature was 43 degrees so jumping in to push off was not...
  9. T

    deflated fender

    I went to use some fenders that were included with a boat I recently purchased. They were fairly deflated. Can these be pumped up? Do they need a special pin such as the pin used to fill a football? I haven't looked at them carefully as I needed to use right away. Thanks, RK
  10. T

    sticky zipper

    The zipper on my sunbrella side curtains is hard to slide. Any suggestions for a proper lubricant. The zipper is plastic/vinyl not metal. I assume vasoline petrolium jelly can't hurt. Thanks, RK
  11. T

    manual head upgrade

    I have a plastic porta potty type head on my SeaRay Sundancer. It is standard issue and plumbed to be cleaned out from a pumping station. It has a macerator as well, but I never go out to sea far enough to use this feature. I would like to install an upgraded manual system (not a vacuflush)...
  12. T

    car wax vs marine wax

    Is there any difference between car wax and marine wax? More UV protection? Is it OK to use car wax on a fiberglass boat? Thanks
  13. T

    bilge cleaner

    I noticed a little grease and oil coating my bilge. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good bilge cleaner? What is the best method to keep it clean? RK
  14. T

    shrink wrap

    It is commom practice in the northeast to shrink wrap boats for winter storage. What is the advange of this over a tarp? It seems as if the shrink wrap would tend retain left over mositure in the cabin that could be avoided with a more breathable tarp or mooring cover. Is it worth the expense to...
  15. T

    Power trim and tilt operation

    I just bought a 240 Sundancer with Bravo III I/O. The throttle control has a power trim switch on the side. My trim guage appears not to be working so that I can't tell the status of the outdrive. The boat has a swim platform so that I can't see the outrive from the stern. The mechanic at the...
  16. T

    fueling

    I just returned from sea trial for a boat that I am buying. The marine surveyor, who is in the active coast guard reserves, suggested that I leave the blower on whenever I fuel the boat. The service manual says to shut everything down including the blower during fueling. There was recent thread...
  17. T

    bimini top

    I just purchased a 2004 Sea Ray Sundancer that was kept outside this winter with the bimini top and camper encloser on. It was not shrink wrapped. I have noticed that during a heavy rain there is water penetrating the underside of the Sunbrella fabric. It is obviously no longer impermiable to...
  18. T

    service manual

    Does anyone have any suggestions for a Mercruiser Bravo III service manual? I was thinking of ordering a Seloc manual from Amazon.com but the review was not very good. I am purchasing a 2004 boat and I am not sure if it will come with a service manual. RK
  19. T

    Bravo III and corrosion

    I've become aware that Bravo III outdrives have had problems with corrosion in the past. Has this problem been resolved with the later year models (2004) that have the mercathode system? Other than changing the zincs every year, is there any other preventive maintenance to be done?
  20. T

    bellows

    What is the average life expectancy of bellows in I/O boats used exclusively in salt water? Should they be changed on a set frequency or only when they show signs of deterioration which is inevitable? I have heard different opinions ranging from changing them every 4 years to every 10 years...
Top