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  1. CARIBOU

    Gas Consumption

    Good Morning We have a 89 340 Sundancer with twin 7.4,s In the original brochure they quote the fuel consumption as being 25-30 gallons per hour at cruising speed 22-28mph. I am pretty sure and hopeful that they mean both engines combined. Just need some input. thanks
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    Genny raw water pump

    Hello 1989 Quicksilver 6.5 Genny on our 89 340 Dancer is in need of a new Raw water pump. Had it to pump specialist and could not get apart to replace parts (no parts can be found anyway) Did not want to break housing as it needs to go back on Genny. Apparently no inner parts or complete pump...
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    Starting Carbureted engines

    Hello there, 1989 340 Sundancer twin 7.4,s with carbs and mechanical fuel pumps. Any suggestions on starting procedure of these engines after boat sits for a few days. Im sure fuel is draining back out of carbs but without overhauling and changing fuel system to electric what can I do? I...
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    Low Rider Sundancer

    We have a 89 340 Sundancer We added a dinghy caddy to our swim platform which is very low to the water line to begin with. I noticed we are stern heavy now with the bow being around 2 inches higher at the water line and platform is about 2" above water. I have empty compartments under the...
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    2 Bank Battery Question.

    I think I know the answer to this but I need some reassurance. I have an 89 340 Dancer twin 454,s with 1 Starting battery (not deep cycle) for Port engine, and 2 deep cycle Batteries in Parallel (12 volt double amperage ) for starboard engine start and house power. All Batteries are 27 series...
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    Aux Transducer.

    1989 sea ray dancer 340 Twin 7.4,s Shaft drive. Need to add aux transducer to transom. where is the best place to install with having shaft tunnels. Only want the accurate depth when at low idle speed (prior to anchoring) don't care if it works at higher speed as I have the factory in-hull...
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    Gallons per Hour

    89 340 Dancer twin 7.4,s Carbureted. Cruising speed of 23-25 MPH. I was told to expect to burn 30 Gallons per hour. Do they mean total of both engines or 30 GPH for each engine. Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question just wanting to verify.
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    Factory Depth Sounder

    Where is my factory installed depth finder in hull transducer located. The boat is a 1989 340 Sundancer. I have looked in engine compartment to no avail. I installed a GPS Graph unit and I need to know the area in the boat that the hull is the thinnest for mounting the puck to get an accurate...
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    Transducer mount

    Hi there. Going to be installing a Humminbird transom mount transducer on the transom of my 89 340 Dancer 12Ft.beam. I have shaft drives and was wondering if anyone out there has any ideas as to the best spot to mount it. Im thinking in the center just above the rear drain plug. I thought this...
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    Fuse Block Pic.

    Wine Dn Down New Member 20 Jun 4, 2019 Georgian Bay, Ontario Canada. 1989 340 Sundancer Humminbird Helix 7 Twin 7.4,s Shaft Drive Hi There Looking for a good schematic for the fuse block on my 89 340 Sundancer. It is located beside my right knee on the starboard side of the helm in behind a...
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    Fuse Block Picture

    Hi There Looking for a good schematic for the fuse block on my 89 340 Sundancer. It is located beside my right knee on the starboard side of the helm in behind a vinyl covered door. Some of the lettering explaining what fuses are what are worn off and hard to read. If I can get a good pic I...
  12. CARIBOU

    Windlass Question

    Hello there. 1989 340 Sundancer original electric windlass, Good Free Drop. my windlass seems to be slipping when retrieved under load. Just second season with this boat and not sure what the prognosis is. Any help would be appreciated. I cant hold it by hand when it is being retrieved but...
  13. CARIBOU

    Battery Charger

    Does having 2 batteries in parallel count as 1 Bank when looking for a new smart charger. I presently have 2 batteries in parallel for starboard starting and house (12 volts but double amps) And 1 battery by itself for Port Starting and Genny. All three are deep cycle 27 series. Just curious if...
  14. CARIBOU

    Battery Questions

    1989 Sundancer twin 7.4,s 3 batteries. I have had conflicting info on proper battery switch positions on my boat. Previous owner left switch on BOTH position when on shore power and not starting engines for 3-5 days. Should I be leaving it on BOTH and when on the hook turn switch to either 1...
  15. CARIBOU

    Good Auto Windlass Manual.

    1989 340 Sundancer I have a few questions regarding our windlass Model#CFD Ser#12277. When operating up and down sounds like gears are not meshing properly and when applying resistance by pulling on the rope when switch is in up position doesn't seem to pull very hard. We are new to the...
  16. CARIBOU

    Water Pump

    How long should my fresh water pump run after filling 1/4 cup of water. 1989 340.
  17. CARIBOU

    Manuals

    Looking for manual for 1989 Quick silver QS-6.5 Genny. Also I have a noisy fresh water pump located under main switch panel. Is this a common trait or is trouble imminant. We just purchased boat and it seems to run quite a while after water is used. We moved up from a 270 so all new systems to us.
  18. CARIBOU

    New Boat

    Hello there Just moved up from a 270 single dancer to a 89 340 Sundancer twin 7.4,s shaft Drive. Moored in Queens Cove Marina at Victoria Harbour. Georgian Bay Ont. Canada. will continue to Monitor this Great Web Site.
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