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How do I get access to the stanchion that is outboard of the galley on an 89 Sundancer. I look in the rolling door cabinet above the stove but it is all upholstered. I can't see or feel the nuts. On the port side the screws and nuts protrude through the fabric but not on the starboard side...

Anyone have a source for swim platform struts for an 89 Sundancer 300? AFI has a 90 deg one. Can it be made to work on Sundancer transom which is not 90 deg?

Aft cabin ceiling leak 1989 300 Sundancer-solved The ceiling liner is wet in the aft cabin starboard side 1989 30' Sundancer. Seems to originate where the ceiling meets the wall midway fore and aft. Any ideas? Known problem areas.

Anybody else experiencing odd impeller failures? The impeller seems to have spun on the bushing. This is from a Sierra kit with two seasons. Impeller on other drive looks like it is about to fail by debonding from the bushing. Talked to a guy who says he has seen this type of failure on...

The stanchion nuts are exposed in the forward berth and drip condensation leaving a stain on the sidewall of the berth in my 89 Sundancer. Anyone have a solution for this? Couldn't find anything in the archives.

89 300 Sundancer on land. I connect shore power, flip master breaker on, good. Flip outlets breaker-still good; flip stove/microwave breaker and master trips. Flip hotwater and master trips. Odd that outlets breaker being on is ok but not stove/microwave or hotwater. This boat has the...

MOVED TO ELECTRICAL FORUM 89 300 Sundancer on land. I connect shore power, flip master breaker on, good. Flip outlets breaker-still good; flip stove/microwave breaker and master trips. Flip hotwater and master trips. Could batteries being out of the boat somehow be affecting AC? DC...

89 30' Sundancer - There is a yellow powder like substance that I keep finding in the storage area under the forward berth. Typically a little pile a few inches in diameter. My first thought is it was disintegrated foam from the carpet but the carpet doesn't appear to have any foam backing...

Time to reupholster the helm seat on my 1989 30' Sundancer. It is a large bench seat. Can the upholstered pieces be removed from the seat frame without removing or unbolting the seat frame? Any tips on getting the back rest and captain's part of the seat off? The captain's section adjusts...

Here is how I winterize my '89 Sea Ray with twin Mercruiser 5.7's and Alpha 1 drives. No need to start the engine, have the thermostat open or pull the thermostat. - Drain the manifolds and risers and leave the drain open. There may be 1, 3 or no drains, just the hose depending on the year. -...

Boat yard installed a factory Mercruiser long block 5.7 roller lifters, non vortec. On the test run it backfired occasionally, required more throttle than the starboard engine, seemed to vibrate, not feel right. Put a carb kit in. Ran engine 12 hours various rpms up to 3200. Eventually...

The Teleflex temperature gauge commonly found on older Sea Rays has an unlabeled mark about 1/2 of the way between 145 and 220. 145 being at 12 o'clock position. What is the temperature when the needle is on the unlabeled mark? - 182 which half way between 145 and 220? or 160 for on the mark...

If you have a 1988 to 1995 5.7L and are overheating check for a clogged hose fitting on the bottom of the port manifold. The port side gets clogged with scale and metal crud over time. This happened on both my engines only on the port side. Test is when the engine is warm, put your hand on...

When you replace the impeller in an Alpha 1 gen 1 drive, do you usually replace both the housing and the base or just the plastic housing? I see most kits do not include the base. It has two oil seals in it. Do they come installed in the base" Any recommendations on brands - Sierra, GLM...

Is their any easy way to check exhaust flappers / water shutters on a 5.7L Alpha 1 without having to pull the exhaust elbows and tubes? Last time I replaced them, the tubes were a bear to get off x 4. How long do they last? I haven't any ticking noise but on the other hand, there wouldn't be...

These are the plastic splash protectors, drain covers or officially weep slot covers that attach to sliding windows with 3 screws on older Sea Rays. Anyone have a source for these besides Taylor? They are a $5.00 item but Taylor has a $25 handling charge plus shipping. Anybody else looking...

These are the plastic splash protectors, drain covers or officially weep slot covers that attach to sliding windows with 3 screws on older Sea Rays. Anyone have a source for these besides Taylor? They are a $5.00 item but Taylor has a $25 handling charge plus shipping. Anybody else looking...

Hi folks. 1989 30' Sundancer. Have owned for going on 12 years so I have this boat pretty well figured out and will be glad to share my experience. I boat mostly in Long Island Sound but have gone as far as Mount Desert Island, Maine.