Official 240 Sundancer Thread

Yea, sorry about that. I lost myself there. Didn't mean to try to give you fender envy! haha
No wake river...............I've been in no wake zones, and some jack wad will be plowing along throwing a wake, right when you least expect it, and bamo, scratched gel coat.
Just a warning, it made me cry when it happened to my brand new squeaky clean, scratch free, glowing gel coat! haha Maybe alittle dramatic huh? Ah well...............don't trust any of em'
Used boat - it already has "character" scratches - in fact I need to buff and wax the dang thing.
 
Mike, I agree with you! But then again in coastal waters we always have waves, wakes, and general idiots who do not respect other boats. An old classic comes to mind..." I like big fenders and I can not lie"
 
Spent our first night on our new "to-us" 240. Was a great experience! I did experience the listing "problem" that is described on other posts and it does feel a bit odd but I think I'm getting the hang of trimming it out.

I'm not sure why they set the trim controls up like they did, seems like they are wired backwards, I spend more time trying think about how they are wired instead of just trimming out. A re-wire may be in order here.

It rained the second night on it and discovered a small leak in the hatch so I'll be fixing that sometime today.

I will have to get used to the increase fuel consumption as I am used to running my 185 Sport for a couple weeks before refueling.

We are looking forward to many summer nights out on the water this season.
 
The tabs are probably wired right, Look at the label - The upper left will say bow down -
this activates the starboard tab down & vise-versa - It seems backwards but is correct.


LK
 
The tabs are probably wired right, Look at the label - The upper left will say bow down -
this activates the starboard tab down & vise-versa - It seems backwards but is correct.


LK

I'm sure they do have it wired right, just seems like it would be easier a different way.
 
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Mike, I agree with you! But then again in coastal waters we always have waves, wakes, and general idiots who do not respect other boats. An old classic comes to mind..." I like big fenders and I can not lie"

LOL! I really did laugh out loud Chris. Now I'm singing that in my head, over and over.............
 
"It rained the second night on it and discovered a small leak in the hatch so I'll be fixing that sometime today."
I have a small leak around my hatch as well. How were you planning to fix your leak? I was going to try a bead of silicone between the hatch flange and the deck. Didn't wan't to take the hatch apart unless i had too.
 
Ya'll talking about a bow hatch leak? Reason I ask is, my hatch was "stuck down" in the closed position, and when I tried to open it, it sounded like it was tearing the gasket. I hope not. I guess I'll find out when I get caught in the rain.
 
Well, I went back the next day to look around for the leak. I cleaned up around the hatch as there seemed to be alot of "crud" built up around the seal.

I think I located the leak where the latches are attached through the hatch. The handles wiggled a bit and I could see where the seal on the top of the hatch didn't quite seem to make a tight fit to the glass. So I took the handles off to get to the seals, cleaned around where the seals met the glass and put it back together. I tightened them up more than they were and the seals look like they are fitting tighter now.

We will see during the next rain. If that didn't fix it I'll probably replace the gaskets on those latches and see if that works.
 
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Anyone have any thoughts on what to do with the cabin locker? It's wasted space right now. Anyone put shelves in? Does anyone actually hang up clothes? Has to be a better use of that space.
 
Anyone have any thoughts on what to do with the cabin locker? It's wasted space right now. Anyone put shelves in? Does anyone actually hang up clothes? Has to be a better use of that space.


My wife was just asking yesterday if I could put shelves in there, Looking forward to see if anyone has done it.

LK
 
Well, I went back the next day to look around for the leak. I cleaned up around the hatch as there seemed to be alot of "crud" built up around the seal.

I think I located the leak where the latches are attached through the hatch. The handles wiggled a bit and I could see where the seal on the top of the hatch didn't quite seem to make a tight fit to the glass. So I took the handles off to get to the seals, cleaned around where the seals met the glass and put it back together. I tightened them up more than they were and the seals look like they are fitting tighter now.

We will see during the next rain. If that didn't fix it I'll probably replace the gaskets on those latches and see if that works.

So been raining a bit since I tried to fix the hatch, and the fix seemed like it worked good. Spent last weekend out on the boat through rain and storm and no water in the cabin. Now I just have to figure out why the gas stove isn't working all of a sudden. Worked fine the first week but this weekend didn't want to start. Acted like it didn't get any gas.

If I push down on the canister when I put it in I'll get a quick flame then nothing. Wonder if the cap for the butane holder isn't pushing the tank far enough.
 
Are these still for sale? I know its been awhile?? Thanks Tom

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Are these still for sale? I know its been awhile?? Thanks Tom

I know my dealer said SeaRay wasn't going to be making them anymore because of the cost and final purchase price being so close to the 260. I think their site still lists the 240 on their site but I think they are stopping production.
 
Hello! The thread has been a bit slow so I thought I would introduce myself - I am taking delivery of a 2006 on the 18th. I purchased from Skipper Bud's and will be dry stacking it at their facility in Milwaukee. Very useful thread and great reading while I wait for winter to end in Wisconsin. Thanks to all who have contributed in the past.
Dave, best of luck, I will see you out on the water, I have a 2005 Sea Ray Sundancer that I keep in the river. TOM
 
Dave, best of luck, I will see you out on the water, I have a 2005 Sea Ray Sundancer that I keep in the river. TOM

Thanks, Tom. Where in the river do you have your slip? The weather has really made getting out difficult. I did wax my boat on Saturday, but I assume that is not most owners idea of fun. I enjoyed it though - still a newbie.
 
So, I'm finally getting around to replacing audio equipment. My question is, the stock speakers are 5 1/4 correct? Anyone put 6.5's in the holes? Also, anyone got advice where to put an amp? I'd like to put it in cabin near to the stereo if possible. I have not found a suitable place for a subwoofer either, anyone got one on theirs? Thanks.
 

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