Hey all--I have a 1997 400 DA Sundancer with 5 batteries--2 port,2 starboard and 1 generator.
I also have the cross-over emergency start system in case 1 bank gets low. The refrigerator runs off my starboard battery and this is most likely to become depleted if I'm off shore power (I know, I...
Hello, I am considering getting a solar panel to keep my batteries charged when on the hook. The main draw of course is my fridge, which I prefer to keep running. I need to know the power consumption of the fridge, which is the original and still works well. The battery arrangement on the boat...
Just bought a 400 Sundancer 1997 with twin 3116 CT DIESELS. The surveyor found that some knucklehead lost the original fuel cap and replaced it with one labeled "GAS"! I don't want a fuelie making a mistake and putting gas in a diesel engine. Any idea where I can get a new fuel cap labeled...
Who the heck is OP? Ohhh--ORIGINAL POSTER! That's ME!--Sorry, went on a weeks vacation and came back to these wonderful responses!! Thanks to all for wonderful feedback--Wild Rover
Very generous offer John--will certainly keep it in mind. Would love to know how you like it. If I find the boat of my dreams, I would probably keep it somewhere between Mystic and Niantic in eastern CT. Best of luck in your new venture!
Thanks Brett, encouraging. Will look at Frank Webster's post. I also posted on boatdiesel.com which is VERY technical--but as I learn more about diesels, I find myself understanding more and more
Thanks JVM, Took the basic boating and a Nav course--need to do seamanship as well. Plan to hire a captain until I am comfortable with maneuvering the boat.
Howdy! 1st post, new member. New to boating. Have friends with boats and have done Moorings charters with them--Love it! Slowing down in my work life, and strongly considering a "second home" on Long Island Sound ( I live in eastern CT). I was thinking the 400 Sundancer has a nice mix of space...