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Finally got a name and the decal on.......need to get a hailing port next. I am really happy with the outcome.

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I own a 2005 320 Sundancer.
I Need to or perhaps better yet, replace the refrigerator in the cabin. It came with a norcold de0051. The fridge started acting up last season and isn't working now as I'm starting the new season.

My wife would like a larger capacity fridge, but I'm not sure what the maximum size unit would be for the boat?


Greg

Hi Greg:
I replaced my Notcold DE0051 two summers ago with a Vitrifrigo Model C62. It fit right in with no adjustments and it has a little more room. It has a full across freezer unit and the little bit of extra room is gained by the refrigerator box being square unlike the Notcold which has the one back corner angled to house the mechanical parts on the outside of the fridge. Vitrifrigo puts all their parts on the top and it does not interfere with installation. It also has an interior light which the Notcold did not have. Finally the Vit is so quiet I was initially unsure if it was even running. The captain loves it, and if she's happy I'm happy.

Bill
 

  • Hi I'm looking at an 2002 320 DA with the 6.2 L motors,
    100% fresh water , with 419 hrs , genny has 235 hrs .'
    what should I expect , how does the boat plane , and run
    with these motors .
    I also saw a note in the power planel that said to the marina
    Not to shut off the AC because it causes the head gets mold
    which I observed , the mold was contained to the toilet only ,is there anything else I should look for ,
    thanks Jim​







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I purchased a set of 4 blade ACME props from Ray at Atlantis Propeller 2 years ago. My original 3 blade OEM props were 18x18.5 x 3.55 cupped rh and 18x 19 x 3.55 cupped LH. I used to get 24.8 knots at 3950 RPMs I can't find the specs on the new props but I do remember that they are 17" not 18". With a clean bottom and and full fuel, I am now getting 24 knots at 4,000 RPMs burning 30.5 gallons per hour. I am probably giving up some top end speed with the 4 blades, but the smoothness of them at at any RPM is amazing. Absolutely vibration free. With the 3 blades (fully tuned) I would get some vibration when getting on plane. Not sure why Boat Test had a boat with 17x21.3 props, and searay shipped 18x18.5 but my guess is the boat performed better with limited weight with those props for the test and would be over propped in a real life example (ie, generator, full fuel, etc.)


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Ray Teel did my props as well I have 17x18 hytourqs I think... How much did the 4 blades run you if you don't mind me asking.
 
Would anyone know what the norcold model number for the cockpit fridge is? I need to try and find a replacement upper vent cover because mine is cracked in multiple spots. I have the Sea Ray part # 1747061 for the fridge but have been unsuccessful in locating the norcold part number. I am unable to get to the boat till this weekend and would like to get it ordered if at all possible asap. Thanks
 
Would anyone know what the norcold model number for the cockpit fridge is? I need to try and find a replacement upper vent cover because mine is cracked in multiple spots. I have the Sea Ray part # 1747061 for the fridge but have been unsuccessful in locating the norcold part number. I am unable to get to the boat till this weekend and would like to get it ordered if at all possible asap. Thanks


I believe the cockpit Norcold is model DE0040.
 
Hi Greg:
I replaced my Notcold DE0051 two summers ago with a Vitrifrigo Model C62. It fit right in with no adjustments and it has a little more room. It has a full across freezer unit and the little bit of extra room is gained by the refrigerator box being square unlike the Notcold which has the one back corner angled to house the mechanical parts on the outside of the fridge. Vitrifrigo puts all their parts on the top and it does not interfere with installation. It also has an interior light which the Notcold did not have. Finally the Vit is so quiet I was initially unsure if it was even running. The captain loves it, and if she's happy I'm happy.

Bill

Hey Bill...any suggestions for a replacement for the cockpit fridge?
 
big trouble or something simple??? sooooooo i was supposed to be getting hauled in today and as normal I go to start engines one more time before pick up and nothing form my port side. Cranks but wont turn over then boom, blew the exhaust hose off from riser to muff and saw a spark from what looked like the alternator. Also noticed the belt no spinning. Should I be worried or do I have minor repairs. voice your opinions to help with my tequila consumption....
 
Check out my New BBQ cooking cover. I got sick and tired of draping a towel over the seat to keep the heat off the vinyl as well as watching grease drip down my transom. This works perfectly. Also left open the Aft Curtain Bungie hooks to hang my utensils.

Mrs. Stitch out of West Islip Long Island did it for me (631-664-1573). I'd assume she kept my measurements so prob a 1,2,3 for her to do if you have a 320 or 340. Highly recommend one of these if you put your Magma on the transom bar also

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Hey Bill...any suggestions for a replacement for the cockpit fridge?

Although sometimes I wished the cockpit fridge would quit (mainly because of the hum it produces when it kicks in) I have not searched out a model for there. Hopefully others will chime in here and come up with some suggestions!
 
Had something similar. Started my engines last year to dewinterize all was good. Put the boat in the water port engine wounld not start. It was popping just trying to crank. I could not figure it out. Pulled everything from starboard engine one at a time. Came down to the hall effect (pickup)in the distributer. Napa part #ech mp143. Easy to change
 
Has anyone added the Bennett Auto Tab to their 320? I searched the forum but didn't get any results. Wondering if there were any issues with installing, etc.
 
I recently purchased a 2006 320, 350 Horizon's V-drives 115 hours. I've had it in the water for a few weeks now and had it out a few times, the problem I'm having is that port engine is having problems getting above 3800 rpm at times. I have had/known of this issue sense the second time I've had the boat out but I wrote it off to being almost full of fuel and water and it being windy and 2 footers. I took the boat out for a 40 mile round trip today, 1/2 tank of fuel, half of the ride was heading up a river with a good current and dead into the wind, strbrd engine at full throttle would rev all the way up to 4700, port would only rev up to 3600. On the way back, with the wind at my back and going with the current I could only get 3600-3700 rpm for appox 5 minutes and then it slowly climbed up to 4100 with the throttle all the way, strbrd was at half throttle at 3900 but will go all the way to 4800 if throttle is advanced.
I replaced all fuel filters, cap, rotor, wires, plugs, new bottom paint, props were checked and balanced before the boat went in, no codes with scan tool, no beeps, no gaurdian mode, throttle opens all the way, runs good, no misfires... I have seen this engine go to 4800, just wondering if anyone knows where I should look next... Thanks
 
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I recently purchased a 2006 320, 350 Horizon's V-drives 115 hours. I've had it in the water for a few weeks now and had it out a few times, the problem I'm having is that port engine is having problems getting above 3800 rpm at times. I have had/known of this issue sense the second time I've had the boat out but I wrote it off to being almost full of fuel and water and it being windy and 2 footers. I took the boat out for a 40 mile round trip today, 1/2 tank of fuel, half of the ride was heading up a river with a good current and dead into the wind, strbrd engine at full throttle would rev all the way up to 4700, port would only rev up to 3600. On the way back, with the wind at my back and going with the current I could only get 3600-3700 rpm for appox 5 minutes and then it slowly climbed up to 4100 with the throttle all the way, strbrd was at half throttle at 3900 but will go all the way to 4800 if throttle is advanced.
I replaced all fuel filters, cap, rotor, wires, plugs, new bottom paint, props were checked and balanced before the boat went in, no codes with scan tool, no beeps, no gaurdian mode, throttle opens all the way, runs good, no misfires... I have seen this engine go to 4800, just wondering if anyone knows where I should look next... Thanks

Isn't that an electronic ignition? My 05 was electronic.

Are the props original 3 blade? Were they scanned/balanced recently? Any vibration at any rpm?

Did you sea trial as part of a survey? Achieving rated rpm is normally a key survey checklist item. Check the specs, but I think you're supposed to hit 4800-5000 at wot.
 
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Isn't that an electronic ignition? My 05 was electronic.

Are the props original 3 blade? Were they scanned/balanced recently? Any vibration at any rpm?

Did you sea trial as part of a survey? Achieving rated rpm is normally a key survey checklist item. Check the specs, but I think you're supposed to hit 4800-5000 at wot.

It is an electronic ignition, there's a pickup plate in the distributor.
These are the original 3 blade props, they were just scanned at Henry H. Smith 1 month ago, slight vibration on take off but nothing after that.
During the sea trial both motors spun up to full rpm, starboard went to 4825 port went to 4750.
I had some time to try and diagnosis it last night. I installed my fuel pressure gauge and started the engine, it spiked over 100psi on start up, it then went down to just under 60 psi after a minute. I pulled the fuel regulator on the cool fuel module fearing what I already knew I'd find, I was full of paint from the module. I pulled the entire module off and took it apart only to find a majority of paint coming off inside the module itself. I have no clue how this was never recall..... Thanks
 

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