Official 1980's Weekender/Sundancer 300 thread

Many times I have thought about solar and a small wind turbine for the house. Please let me know how they work on the boat battery.
 
Well sad day just winterize my boat☹️Also pull my lower bed out the wood is all bent out of shape so pulled it apart and washing the material see if it can be reused if not I will have it redone will remake the wood out of 3/4 plywood instead of 1/2 it’s to weak
 
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Cover is original and in good shape decided to just die it a darker color I think it will look real good
 
Scorpio, I wanted to thank you. I got the flocking in with no issues. I’m moving on now to the screw covers.
 
dwna1a said:
Scorpio, have you replaced the blinds on those same two sliders? Do you remember where you got them from if you did?

windshield screw covers are next. Any suggestions on how to do those would be greatly appreciated
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I haven't changed the blinds but am looking for alternatives. I got some from a bone yard that are in great shape, so probably sticking with original style for now. Screw cover I got direct from Taylor. Just pry out the old, brittle stuff and press in the new more supple material, done.
 
Drifter22ft said:
Just got two one hundred flexible solar panel will put them on the Bimini with magnets I think with that and a 200ah battery I should be able to run my refrigerator without much problem it run at .7 to 2.8 amps and the solar panels will make about 11 amps so it should work any ideas or anyone else using solar
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Drifter,

My panel and controller came in and as I suspected the panel wasn't what was advertised. No problem, it was still worth it and will keep the battery on a Case 430 charged and ready. I'll use the controller on the boat. I am going to add either a 160 watt panel, a 200 watt or a couple of 100 watt panels. I have a 300 watt setup on a travel trailer and it's charged, even this late in the year by around noon or 1:00 so it only take around 4 to 5 hours to recharge. I'm guessing a similar setup on the boat with LONGER days/sunlight will easily keep the batteries charged. I use a lot of lights on the travel trailer, shower, do more dishes and have two slides to run in and out. No problem with that setup! It will be overkill on the boat, so may the 160 watter would work? Either way, I won't have to worry about the batteries and fridge anymore! I can start making ice in the 32 year old Tek II Norcold!!

I'm thinking one will easily fit on the bimini and maybe two if I need two. I'll have to put it up and take it down each weekend, but I can spend an indefinite time out and not need a gennie anymore! Did you get a chance to play with where you will put your panels?
 
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No I haven’t try it yet I will play with it this winter I think I might add a 200ah house battery also that should complete the system to not need ice as much
 
SCORPIO said:
I haven't changed the blinds but am looking for alternatives. I got some from a bone yard that are in great shape, so probably sticking with original style for now. Screw cover I got direct from Taylor. Just pry out the old, brittle stuff and press in the new more supple material, done.
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Thank you for the help. I got the old stuff out and replaced it today.
Next on the list are the side panel replacements
 
I’m looking for ideas on what to do to the floor in the cabin any suggestions and pic of what you did
 
Yes the padded side panels. The plywood is falling apart and the carpet is outdated
 
I did those about ten years ago for the same reasons. If you can use the old one as a template, cut new ones out of plywood and glass it with some 6 oz and epoxy, then cover with foam and vinyl. I got some great marine vinyl at Joanne Fabrics, attached it with Monel staples so they won't rust. Not too bad a job.
 
I’m going to use some birch plywood, drill and counter sink the posts then put a veneer of mahogany over the face to hide the posts. Coat all of it with epoxy.

The old plywood is good enough for me to use as a pattern
 
Drifter22ft said:
Does anyone know where to get the window front hatch both the small ones and the big one the lock and hold up arms
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I bought mine at West Marine.
 
Drifter22ft said:
Yea then maybe replace the old drives in a couple yeas
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When I had to replace a drive I ordered a Alpha Gen 1 counter rotating drive. What a difference it made it the handling. If you do replace with a counter rotating drive you need to reconfigure the shifter/throttle so you don't have to put it in reverse to go forward. The shifter manual does show you how to do it, you don't need to buy anything you even use the same shifter cable.
 
Drifter22ft said:
I’m looking for ideas on what to do to the floor in the cabin any suggestions and pic of what you did
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This thread some where near the start has a allure flooring install, I think that's how its spelled.
The fellow that did it on a 88 300 Sundancer was (88dancer300). He was also the first to take a 300 swim platform and expand it. He helped me with the plans to do mine. He's not been on here for years.
 
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Drifter22ft said:
I’m looking for ideas on what to do to the floor in the cabin any suggestions and pic of what you did
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Iprof said:
This thread some where near the start has a allure flooring install, I think that's how its spelled.
The fellow that did it on a 88 300 Sundancer was (88dancer300). He was also the first to take a 300 swim platform and expand it. He helped me with the plans to do mine. He's not been on here for years.
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Here ya go. http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php...lure-flooring-in-80s-era-sundancer-300.40863/
 
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