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Help. ’05 340 w/ 8.1 Horizons. End of last season I noted the port engine lagged (needed more throttle to maintain same RPM as strbd). Major maintenance year as risers and manifolds were changed. Also had the injectors cleaned. Test run last week and strbd engine good but port still only gets to...

During the winter I try and check the boat every 2 weeks. I keep the heat set to 60 to keep things dry and prevent problems with the occasional cold snaps. Checked Jan. 2, no problem. Just checked last Tuesday, the 16th, and the fan is blowing but no heat! Cabin temp was air temp., about 55...

So, I made the decision on dinghy and davit system. Placed deposit on an AB 9 vl (9.6’, 106 lbs.). Hurley H2O davit system with 36” arms. The boat is rated for 15 hp max. but “manufacturer recommends 10hp” which means 9.9. Can someone explain why this recommendation for using less hp.? The...

I have decided on Hurley Davits. My inclination is the H2O (pull up onto the Davits/platform myself). Dingy and outboard is about 190 lbs. videos make it look easy, but is it really!? I am fairly fit and capable, but not getting younger. For those that have the H2O Davits, or similar, how...

I'm having an issue on my port engine ('05 8.1 Horizons). Last week I noticed significant throttle "lag" on the port engine. I cruise around 3400 rpm and to get the port engine up to 3400 to match the starboard requires significantly more throttle. Temps, pressures, etc., all OK and runs smooth...

Does anyone know if/where tide tables are available for locations along the ICW in NC? If I head south I have to pass thru the Onslow Beach swing bridge and the Surf City swing bridge. High tide I need an opening. Low tide no problem. In between in depends as I don't feel comfortable unless I...

I am scouring the internet for used dinghys. Many more inflatable keel than RIB (if I can even find one in my area). For those of you that have them, do I really need a RIB? It will go on the back of a 340 on davits so I want to keep it 9'6" or less and lite. I don't need to hot rod around, in...

I have to make a decision. Adding radar to my '05 340 in August. I am also pondering Satellite TV in the future. If I am going to add satellite at some point I'd rather just buy a dual radar mount now so that when ready I just add the KV type satellite dome. But..... do I really need or want...

I have had my premiums increased both of the last 2 years. Now 30% more than it was with no claims. If I get an increase in my premiums again this spring I will be looking to change carriers. '05 340 Sundancer, anyone have any recommendations whom to start getting quotes from and what to expect...

Replacing the original cockpit speakers in my '05 340. I know the size in terms of depth, etc. (not cutting any new holes!). Anyone know what the standard stereo system power rating (watts per channel) is? Different speakers of the same size (going with either JL or Fusion) have different watt...

I am in the selection process for picking a RIB for use on my '05 340 DA. Space, primarily length, is critical so I am looking at keeping the length to under 10 ft. Actually 9'6" is really as large as I'd like to go if possible. I thought I would solicit opinions advice from those who may have...

I have an '05 Sundancer with 8.1 Horizons and the Smartcraft system. I have been replacing all of my outdated electronics and have started to think about replacing the monochrome old Smartcraft with the new Vessel View 7. Does anyone know if it is compatible, i.e., simple plug in to replace or...

So here is the problem that has happened 3 times now. Get to the anchorage. Power up the windlass and drop the anchor. I stop letting out rode and check to see how it is holding. Start to let out more rode and all I get is click, click ,click. When I try to retrieve, same thing...

A little long but yesterday started out on my 340, 8.1 Horizons. Have had no trouble all year. At NO Wake speed for about 20 minutes to the inlet past the port. No problems. When I got to the end of the NO Wake zone I throttled up. within about 10 seconds it just didn't sound right, but water...

Anyone know anything about it? Available facilities? Current? Upkeep? I know it is still somewhat still in progress but looks like I might want to make a long weekend trip there once sometime in the near future, probably in June when school is out (wife is a teacher). I am now leary of the...

After upgrading plotter and adding radar I am pondering adding satellite TV, such as a KV1 dome and dish Network, or similar. However, that will be pricey in both equipment and subscription for something that will be only occasionally used. TV is used almost exclusively in Marinas. I am...

Anyone have an idea of the time to make the run Beaufort NC to wilmington NC in a 340?

After nearly 5 years, my stbd battery bank is going bad. I plan to replace all four batteries in the next month (of course this has to happen around Christmas!). I currently have wet cell batteries and they have given me no problems in five years, rare to even need water added, maybe twice...

One of my winter projects when I'm not using the boat as much is to get estimates for having a camper canvas made for my 340. The boat is in the Morehead City/Beaufort area. I anticipate this to be a "pricey" addition so I want to get more than one estimate. Any suggestions for whom to contact...

On an '05 340, what size speakers will fit to replace the cockpit speakers? I am 3 hours away from the boat so can't run down and pull one out to measure. Any recomendations for replacements that will fit without cutting the existing speaker holes? I am not looking to upgrade the whole...