Official 1980's Weekender/Sundancer 300 thread

[Drifter22ft]

Has anyone replaced the bensen windless what did you use and how hard was it

 

[dwna1a]

I have not, mine has been working fine. The only wish would be for it to except chain. Keep us informed

 

[dwna1a]

The finished rear storage area, mounted and lit

 

[dwna1a]

Yesterday I learned how to bend plywood to make seamless corners. So the other side will have a smooth seamless transition from the large panel to the rear storage area. I will post a photo shortly

 

[Drifter22ft]

Pull back the camera I want to see the hole thing

 

[dwna1a]

I will have to go down and get you that photo. This is the other side without the veneer

 

[Drifter22ft]

That looks nice. I might make a new table got some dark teak wood. Would make a beautiful show piece as you go into the galley

 

[dwna1a]

I’m going down tomorrow to dry fit the big panel and I will take a photo of the other side. It has been suggested that I should glass the area behind the large open area. I’m not sure I want to go that far. Next will be the L bench seat across the back for my wife

 

[ThrowingWakes]

My norcold tek ii finally died in the 88 weekender 300. I searched around on the forum and couldn't find anyone specifically replacing this one with the best deal.

I found one for $1500 but can't find the original link, that seems a little ridiculous price-wise.

Found a used one on ebay for 425: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1438113907...B88cKIDZhyYbNavBWv6lR_h8diKb-m2BoCEZoQAvD_BwE

Any tips? I'm assuming this is a pretty straightforward rip and replace.

 

[Drifter22ft]

I found it on amazon I think and about half that price

 

[Drifter22ft]

It was a Engel I have on in my 88 300 sundancer

 

[ThrowingWakes]

this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Engel-AC-Fro...engel+boat+refrigerator&qid=1606596791&sr=8-3

 

[Drifter22ft]

Yea it’s the same one in my boat

 

[JVM225]

Has anyone replaced the bensen windless what did you use and how hard was it

I replaced the Bennett on my 87 300 Sundancer with a Good Windlass.
Thy had an adapter plate made from starboard for the deck, and I upgraded to heavier wiring, solenoid and new switch at the helm.

 

[dwna1a]

Ok folks asked for a distant shot of the work I’m doing

 

[Drifter22ft]

That looks good

 

[Drifter22ft]

Hey Scorpio you were right no room for 4 6 volt batteries I’m just going to use a 12 volt 200 ah gel battery instead

 

[SCORPIO]

Hey Scorpio you were right no room for 4 6 volt batteries I’m just going to use a 12 volt 200 ah gel battery instead

I run 3 group 31 flooded cell deep cycles, seems to do well. I have no experience with gel cell batteries so can't really offer anything.

 

[dwna1a]

Guys, how do I figure out what transmission I have? I may need one as well as a cooler

 

[Drifter22ft]

I have outdrives