Official (1998-2002) 310 Sundancer Thread

[forklift1974]

Recenlty bought a 2000 310 Sundancer. I have an easy question. On the heat/ac when we push heat I cannot get temp to change from 55 we have tried pushing buttons in several different sequences but no luck. Anyone know how to turn the heat up. The A/C worked great when we had it surveyed but we did not check heater that I know of.

Thanks,

BH

 

[Uplate]

Recenlty bought a 2000 310 Sundancer. I have an easy question. On the heat/ac when we push heat I cannot get temp to change from 55 we have tried pushing buttons in several different sequences but no luck. Anyone know how to turn the heat up. The A/C worked great when we had it surveyed but we did not check heater that I know of.

Thanks,

BH

Do you have the manual for your system? there are quite a few tricks to learning the system, like how to put it into DeHumidify mode. Heating should be simple as you can set it to cool or heat or Automatic (push Cool and Heat at the same time). When both Heat and Cool light up, it will do what is necessary to set temp. Thats the way mine works anyway.

I see you have asked this question on another thread so it may be hard to track the responses.

If you can not set the target temp to above 55 (which is the lowest available temp on mine), there may be another problem.

 

[billnpat]

Do you have the manual for your system? there are quite a few tricks to learning the system, like how to put it into DeHumidify mode. Heating should be simple as you can set it to cool or heat or Automatic (push Cool and Heat at the same time). When both Heat and Cool light up, it will do what is necessary to set temp. Thats the way mine works anyway.

I see you have asked this question on another thread so it may be hard to track the responses.

If you can not set the target temp to above 55 (which is the lowest available temp on mine), there may be another problem.

On ours we just pushed the heat button, and then the up or down button to adjust temp :huh: thats it..

 

[kindredspirit]

I would call Cruise-air support and talk to them, I can't think of any reason why the temp control buttons would not function. I spoke with them last year while I was replacing my unit with a Mermaid as I was trying to keep the original control and they were very helpfull. Great people to work with.

 

[billnpat]

Good morning,
Where can i get Bow Sunpads for my 310??....

 

[LifeisGood]

Does anyone know where to get the wood steering wheels for the '99 310 Sundancers? We are having a hard time locating a good source for one?

 

[vpr147]

We have a 2001 310 sundancer. I love the boat. Wondering if anyone has found a way to use storage space underneath outside aft seating. I noticed that the 2006 320 has a built in storage underneath the seat by lifting the seat cushion. Does anyone know if you can purchase a modular unit or what can be used to build storage underneath the seating. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks

 

[cazimmy]

Just bought a 2002 310 Sundancer in December and put it in the water two weeks ago. We absolutely love it. We upgraded from a 1986 270 Sundancer.

I'm still working through all of the gauges, cushions, carpeting, etc.

I have two questions:
1. When we took the boat out last week, it appears as though the gas gauges are quite different. One got down to 3/4 of a tank before the other gauge moved at all. By the time we returned (after about 4 hours), one gauge is at 1/2 a tank and the other is at 3/4's. Does anyone know how the gas tanks work? Does each engine use it's own tank? Do they share?

2. I found that when the boat is on plane it is tough to see over the bow when sitting. I really like the helm seat but it needs a height adjustment. Has anyone else faced and solved this issue?

Thanks! Happy boating.

 

[blorincz]

Just bought a 2002 310 Sundancer in December and put it in the water two weeks ago. We absolutely love it. We upgraded from a 1986 270 Sundancer.

I'm still working through all of the gauges, cushions, carpeting, etc.

I have two questions:
1. When we took the boat out last week, it appears as though the gas gauges are quite different. One got down to 3/4 of a tank before the other gauge moved at all. By the time we returned (after about 4 hours), one gauge is at 1/2 a tank and the other is at 3/4's. Does anyone know how the gas tanks work? Does each engine use it's own tank? Do they share?

2. I found that when the boat is on plane it is tough to see over the bow when sitting. I really like the helm seat but it needs a height adjustment. Has anyone else faced and solved this issue?

Thanks! Happy boating.

Do you have I/O's or v-drive's?

 

[cazimmy]

Do you have I/O's or v-drive's?

v-drives.

 

[billnpat]

Just bought a 2002 310 Sundancer in December and put it in the water two weeks ago. We absolutely love it. We upgraded from a 1986 270 Sundancer.

I'm still working through all of the gauges, cushions, carpeting, etc.

I have two questions:
1. When we took the boat out last week, it appears as though the gas gauges are quite different. One got down to 3/4 of a tank before the other gauge moved at all. By the time we returned (after about 4 hours), one gauge is at 1/2 a tank and the other is at 3/4's. Does anyone know how the gas tanks work? Does each engine use it's own tank? Do they share?

2. I found that when the boat is on plane it is tough to see over the bow when sitting. I really like the helm seat but it needs a height adjustment. Has anyone else faced and solved this issue?

Thanks! Happy boating.

Congratulations :thumbsup:

We bought the same boat 2002 310 from Marine Max NYC and LINDENHURST NY..

We love her....

The gas gauges on our two tanks differ slightly...
Each engine has its own tank...
We learned so much about this boat since we took
possession March 31st this year

We just this week learned that the A/C Heater Pump needed to be primed in order to work. our marina Sea Ray tech came aboard and primed it..

About the seat.....i know it slides back and forth via a handle on the left side but don't think it goes up and down.

When up on plane i like to stand, or sit with the foldup section section of the seat in up position.....

Docking stern in is still a challenge but i'm 80% there with that
area..

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOAT:thumbsup:

 

[capecodcruiser]

Have to join the "I love this boat" club! I too just upgraded from a 1989 30' Sundancer with twin 350 I/O's to a 2001 310(Actually still have the 89, anyone want a deal on a great Classic SeaRay?) Bought ours in Newport RI, drove her home 2 weeks ago. Nothing like a 3 hour shake down cruise with a new boat to rattle your nerves! It ran great no problems. Finding excuses to go down almost everyday to "check her out". Right now in the process of changing all lamps to LED's, raw water pump impeller's, fluids, etc. Looking forward to a great summer. I.E., gas gauges. Mine acted funny as well. One hardly moved and than at the end of the trip they were both down to 1/2 and equaled out. Who knows. As far as the underseat storage goes, I am going to make some straps with snaps and store extra cushions/Camper canvas under there. It is a huge waste of good space that they did not utilize.

 

[cazimmy]

Congratulations :thumbsup:

We bought the same boat 2002 310 from Marine Max NYC and LINDENHURST NY..

We love her....

The gas gauges on our two tanks differ slightly...
Each engine has its own tank...
We learned so much about this boat since we took
possession March 31st this year

We just this week learned that the A/C Heater Pump needed to be primed in order to work. our marina Sea Ray tech came aboard and primed it..

About the seat.....i know it slides back and forth via a handle on the left side but don't think it goes up and down.

When up on plane i like to stand, or sit with the foldup section section of the seat in up position.....

Docking stern in is still a challenge but i'm 80% there with that
area..

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOAT:thumbsup:

I fully agree ... we love the new boat (and btw - still need to sell our Sundancer 270 - if anyone is interested :smt001).

I do the same thing with the helm seat but ultimately would just like the high of the seat to be adjustable like an office chair.

I spent some time practicing backing the boat in and have pretty much mastered it. I find that the controls make it pretty easy to maneuver but we'll see what happens when the wind kicks up!

And, yes, I learned about the heat/ac pump two weeks ago when it was 50 degrees and the kids wanted the heat on. I opened the filter and then quickly realized that I had to close the seacock to get the filter back in. But it primed the pump and all was good.

Now I think we will have at least the top of the camper canvas made since I want the shade over the seats in the back.

 

[LifeisGood]

Any thing I should consider when removing the hatches, resealing them, and re-attaching them.

My wife is convinced that there is a small leak on our hatches on the bow. She thinks that the two smaller hatches have minor problems. The hatches in question are directly above the booth and the galley sink. She thinks that the vinyl on the ceiling is showing a minor discoloration near the hatches.

My thought was to unscrew them, take them out, clean it up, re-apply 4200 (white), and put them back together?

Am I missing anything?

 

[cazimmy]

Any thing I should consider when removing the hatches, resealing them, and re-attaching them.

My wife is convinced that there is a small leak on our hatches on the bow. She thinks that the two smaller hatches have minor problems. The hatches in question are directly above the booth and the galley sink. She thinks that the vinyl on the ceiling is showing a minor discoloration near the hatches.

My thought was to unscrew them, take them out, clean it up, re-apply 4200 (white), and put them back together?

Am I missing anything?

I haven't done this on this boat but I know from the previous one that the hatch has a rubber gasket and sometimes they disintegrate so you may want to have a new gasket to put in just in case. Also, I have found the same discoloration around our hatch (although they cleaned it just before we took the boat). I haven't found the catch to leak just that there are spots in the boat that are subject to mildew just because of humidity. I would say that if you don't have an actual leak where something is wet, I don't know that I would go through the hassle. Just my two cents.

 

[billnpat]

I haven't done this on this boat but I know from the previous one that the hatch has a rubber gasket and sometimes they disintegrate so you may want to have a new gasket to put in just in case. Also, I have found the same discoloration around our hatch (although they cleaned it just before we took the boat). I haven't found the catch to leak just that there are spots in the boat that are subject to mildew just because of humidity. I would say that if you don't have an actual leak where something is wet, I don't know that I would go through the hassle. Just my two cents.

Wonder when leaving the boat with hatches closed, cabin door locked..maybe leave a side port hole open slightly for air???

 

[cazimmy]

May not be the worst idea. I also bought a Air Dryer Dehumidifier from West Marine: http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...toreNum=10114&subdeptNum=10699&classNum=10702

 

[billnpat]

May not be the worst idea. I also bought a Air Dryer Dehumidifier from West Marine: http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...toreNum=10114&subdeptNum=10699&classNum=10702

OUR BOATS ORIGINAL REVIEW:

Sea Ray 2002 310 Review supplied by Modern Boating


Words and Photos by Andrew Richardson
Issue: July 2002
Manufacturer: Sea Ray

Heading down to review this latest Sea Ray 310 Sundancer, the Modern Boating team is sure we are in for a treat. Why? Because we are going to be testing this boat on the pristine waters of the Port Hacking river. To enlighten those who may not already know, Port Hacking is a small waterway just south of Sydney with its mouth adjacent to Cronulla Beach. Port Hacking’s — or Hacko as it is known by the locals — combination of cavernous deep channels, beaches, sandbars and exceptionally clean water, in close proximity to the Sydney CBD, make it an ideal testing ground for powerboats. On weekends Hacko can get a bit busy, but on this quiet Friday morning it’s perfect. Pretty much like the Sea Ray 310 Sundancer sportscruiser we’ve come to test. 

After leaving the marina we feel a tad guilty hurling this 30 odd foot express cruiser across such glassy waters. But luckily when this boat is up and running the wake’s not too chunky. In fact, her wake’s no worse than one thrown by your average 6m family runabout or half cabin. Really we should take the boat through the swells and further out to sea, where we could really let her have it without upsetting anyone. But the back drop spells cruising. And the team feels more like a high speed run than punching through the waves, before cruising around Hacko. This is the best way to get full enjoyment from this style of sportscruiser anyway. 

Pushing the pedal to the metal hard, the twin shaftdrive screws rocket the 5500kg hull promptly onto the plane, even though we have a stack of gear aboard. Once up and running, the hull’s stable and balanced with the bow responding extremely well to adjustments of the trim tabs. At 3200rpm the twin 260hp MerCruisers V8s produce a comfortable cruising speed a tad under 20 knots, while 3800rpm pushes the boat along at 22 knots according to our GPS readout. But crank the Sea Ray 310 into hyperdrive and the twin MerCruisers produce 28 knots at 4600rpm. A top speed of around 30 knots should be achievable without a headwind and with a bit more tweaking of the trim tabs. Throwing the boat into a tight turn the hull remains balanced and doesn’t lose too much momentum. 

Also, as mentioned earlier, when the hull’s up and running the wake is not too excessive, considering there’s more than five tonnes of boat skipping across the water. Below decks the Sea Ray is all luxury. This particular vessel is decked out to the hilt. She has everything from air-conditioning, run via a Kohler genset, to a television and a multistacker CD. Surprisingly, most of these features come as standard with this boat. For example, the air-conditiong unit is standard but the genset is an optional extra. Even though the bulkheads are all fibreglass there is still plenty of quality cherry wood cabinet work below, with loads of tasteful bonuses, including tallboy drawers in both the aft and forward sleeping areas. 

The below deck layout gives an overall sense of space, which is re-enforced by the amount of room provided by the beamy hull. As you enter the main cabin the toilet and shower are tucked around behind the stairs on the port side. This helps create an openplan layout forward to the unobtrusive structural bulkheads. But when you are lounging around the dining table looking aft, this same open-plan feel is enhanced by the large access way leading to the aft cabin. The toilet on this craft also has an optional macerator unit attached to it, but this can only be used on some waterways. Also, I wouldn’t plan on having too many long showers, because the 132lt of onboard water won’t go too far. 

The galley has all the mod cons including louvred cabinet doors; Corian bench tops; powered ventilation; dual-voltage refrigeration; two-burner electric stove; and a microwave that can be run off shore power, or the Kohler genset. Once you have finished cooking up a storm in the spacious galley it’s back to lounging around sipping cocktails in air-conditioned comfort, while watching a vid on the TV. What! Not laid back enough for you? How about simply enjoying the music pumping out of the six-stacker CD player, which can also be controlled in the cockpit via a handy remote? The team agrees that with all this domestic technology surrounding you in the cabin you might feel a little bit detached from the nautical reality lapping around the hull. 

But what the hell. If you have it, why not enjoy it? Plus, you can always climb back out into the cockpit if you want to be more at one with the sea. Up here the wet bar, plush upholstery and vast array of electronic devices are all designed to make your life at sea easy out in the elements. This model comes with a few extras including a forward sunpad with runners and an all-chain anchoring system running through the standard remote windlass. There’s also a remote operated bowmounted spotlight, which will come in handy if you are trying to locate a mooring at night. 

On the dash there’s a stack of quality instrumentation for the twin 5.7lt MerCruisers, with room for further inclusions, but what’s surprising is there’s no speedo. The helm station features a compass; horn; fuel; oil; twin tachos and hour meters; trim; volt; water temperature; digital depth sounder and VHF radio. Not to worry about the lack of speedo, because the Modern Boating team always carries its own handheld MLR GPS unit, which gives the team accurate figures on the hull’s performance. 

Even so, fitting a speedo to this craft as an extra shouldn’t blow your budget. Overall, the Sea Ray 310 Sundancer exemplifies the high standard of layout and design offered throughout the Sea Ray range. With classic American styling and twin V8 petrol power, you couldn’t ask for too much more from a vessel of this class. And at $309,000 you shouldn’t have to. 
*
:thumbsup:

 

[anchors aweigh]

Hi Everyone...great thread and enjoyed reading everyone's post's. I purchased my 2001 310 mid season last year after being off the water for about 6 years ( back to school, house, kids, all the usuall stuff ). We boat on the Great South Bay, Long Island NY.

I have Mag 350 MPI 300HP v-drives, raw water cooled. I am thinking about doing a trip and wanted to get some ideas on fuel consumption and ideal RPM to run at. I read in past post 20GPH seems to be what the boat consumes, but differing RPM's. I find that I must have the boat at 3200 minmium and 3400 just sounds better. this past weekend I was running around 19knnots at 3400 and both fuel tanks were 7/8 and have a gen.

If run at 3200 would that do better on fuel than 3400 which the boat seems to want to run at.

Appreicate all the great advice or perspectives...

Joe

 

[LifeisGood]

I haven't done this on this boat but I know from the previous one that the hatch has a rubber gasket and sometimes they disintegrate so you may want to have a new gasket to put in just in case. Also, I have found the same discoloration around our hatch (although they cleaned it just before we took the boat). I haven't found the catch to leak just that there are spots in the boat that are subject to mildew just because of humidity. I would say that if you don't have an actual leak where something is wet, I don't know that I would go through the hassle. Just my two cents.

Thanks Cazimamy!

It doesn't look bad and there is no easy way to tell if it is mold in the foam above the vinyl near the hatch. I will definitely check into the gaskets prior to committing to the project.

We use the de-humidifier mode of the AC when we leave for the week. so, that will hopefully continue to slow the growth of the problem (if there is one).