Official 240 Sundancer Thread

After replacing some electronics, see my last post in this thread, I have the option to log all data from my nmea2000 network. The smartcraft data is connect with a Mercury Gateway. To analyze the data, is still a bit a hassle, as the standard excel output is general showing data important for sailingboats. But the program supplied with the nmea2000 recorder gives the option to export to XML OpenSkipper.org format. Approx 10k records are saved every minute from different devices.

Besides some technical data and forum posting 'what is your top speed, fuel consumption, etc', had only some info from old test http://www.boattest.com/oem/32/boats/288/0/#Test-Result . But not same transmission, so different prop. (I have Bravo III / 22P)

It wasn't my intention to use the data for analyzing, as the trip was just for fun. But here are some first findings:
I took an average, based on similar RPM during one time frame. In general the trim was 25% or 2.5, trim tabs not connect to network yet.
Seastate was calm. (3 adults + 1 10 year old). Water 50%. Bimini (sides removed)





RPM
L/h
Knots
L/Nm
Tank
1150
6.18
4.64
1.33
42%
3285
37.32
19.00
1.97
96%
3430
37.35
21.36
1.74
42%
<- Sweetspot?
4790
71.95
34.36
2.09
42%


My data is also limited due to the fact that 70% of the trip was inland sea (current).

During my holiday in July, hope to do specific data runs incl. trim.
 
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OllieC said:
I upgraded mine to a 5 gallon. What I did was purchased the base only. If your current unit is a Sani-Potti you should be able to swap out the base with the pump out option.
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Great advice. Just picked up the 5 gallon version. Installing it tomorrow and looking forward to the 1 for 1 swap!
 
davidh82 said:
Uh oh, I just realized that this is exactly what I did when I joined the forum nearly two years ago. I was so excited about finding a forum with a group of people that enjoy their boats as much as I do, that I forgot the basics.

Perhaps I'll take a step back and post an introduction in the who's who. Better late than never I guess.
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Your good Dave, you didn't get all puffy cheeked and threaten to leave if nobody talked to you. There isn't any protocol, but it's nice to get a warm welcome because you said hi, new member here. Specially from the whole club, not just the 240 da bunch.
 
roberteb said:
After replacing some electronics, see my last post in this thread, I have the option to log all data from my nmea2000 network. The smartcraft data is connect with a Mercury Gateway. To analyze the data, is still a bit a hassle, as the standard excel output is general showing data important for sailingboats. But the program supplied with the nmea2000 recorder gives the option to export to XML OpenSkipper.org format. Approx 10k records are saved every minute from different devices.

Besides some technical data and forum posting 'what is your top speed, fuel consumption, etc', had only some info from old test http://www.boattest.com/oem/32/boats/288/0/#Test-Result . But not same transmission, so different prop. (I have Bravo III / 22P)

It wasn't my intention to use the data for analyzing, as the trip was just for fun. But here are some first findings:
I took an average, based on similar RPM during one time frame. In general the trim was 25% or 2.5, trim tabs not connect to network yet.
Seastate was calm. (3 adults + 1 10 year old). Water 50%. Bimini (sides removed)







Thats a nice to have feature.
I don't track my numbers. Sometimes ignorance is bliss, for me anyways. It would drive me nuts to know my numbers. Lol
cool
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up to 11 meter swells, and 125kmh winds forecast for the Perth, Western Australia coast this weekend. What's the recommended speed and trim for a 240DA in this breeze and chop?



Also what testicular fortitude and pucker setting?
 
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sea jay - in 11 meter swells you look for a slight bow up trim so it gently cuts thru the waves being on plane.

having 125 kmh gusts from the side you might give a little trim tab input if she lists slightly into the wind.

enjoy the weather anr report how the ride was !
 
This is just a wild guess, but in those conditions, the testicular fortitude will be big. Perhaps even stepping on them big. As for pucker factor, I would recommend getting some coal, as diamonds could be made!
 
SeaJay62 said:
up to 11 meter swells, and 125kmh winds forecast for the Perth, Western Australia coast this weekend. What's the recommended speed and trim for a 240DA in this breeze and chop?



Also what testicular fortitude and pucker setting?
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LOL....

Suggest you stay at home and take care of your house, assume is plywood...:grin:

At take care of your horses..

Perth.jpg
 
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it did get a bit wild but not quite as bad as forecast, although we did have some sea containers blow down. Im not sure it was quite diamond producing weather but it was enough to have the harbour closed most of the day :smt001
 
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Hi everyone.. Just gave an offer on a 2007 Sundancer 240 that was accepted. The boat was a trade in today and they have to clean her up and do an inspection before I can go on a sea trial. I will be doing that next weekend. I currently have a 23ft Chaparral Sunesta deck boat and wanted something that the family can just decide to stay out overnight if we want to without having to pitch a tent. is there anything that I should lookout for during the sea trial that is particular to this boat? Any advise going into this is welcome as I am new to the cabin cruiser type of boat. It has a 5.0 bravo 3 that looks to be in great shape. I do have a question though. The salesman said that it does not have a generator but the switch panel has a generator see and a shore power side..Does that mean that it may have a generator? If not, I plan on using a small Honda carry on to run the A/C.. Any advise about that is also welcomed.
Thank You
 
Great boat, was my first sea Ray hull. Good engine, check the service records if they are available.
Oh that switch is to plug in the generator! They designed it that way, u can then have shore power with out the hassle!


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I plan on using a small Honda carry on to run the A/C.. Any advise about that is also welcomed - Yes, Don't do it.
 
Simply dangerous. Troll the site for dozens of previous postings on this topic and you will get an en education on this repetitive topic..
 
Hey guys, just read the entire thread. My 2001 240DA has been great but this year I am experiencing the same problem others have had with the fridge. It works on DC just fine but does not work on shore power any longer. The fridge outlet is getting power so not sure where to go from here to check anything else out. Any help would be much appreciated. My fridge model is an Indel B CR065ns344...I believe the new version of this is the isotherm cruise 65.
 
Hi all, This is the engine bay of the 07 240 I may be purchasing. Can anyone tell me if this layout is typical and what systems can be seen in the pic?
Thank You

and a pic of the out drive.
 
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Congrats! Surprised to see how clean the outdrive & hull looks compare motor compartment. Just some hard work and will be huge improvement and pride when cleaned!

You can find more info in the ownersmanuel, which you can download from Searay website. Large parts: Black in the middle with marks 5.0 MPI -> Engine :), Left tank -> Waste water holding, Right white cubic -> waterheater / boiler
 
I live in Pensacola also! I've got an '04 but it looks like you have a pretty standard layout in your bilge (I agree, its a bit dirty in there). Is that sea grass in there? I hope the engine bay didn't get flooded. Did he forget to put the bilge plug in one time?

-Your outdrive looks pretty good, I'm wondering if they painted the fin because I don't see any streaks from touching sand or bottom. Zinc anodes look ok except for the steering rod anodes...but that might be the picture. If you need new ones, here's where I get mine. I think these might fit your boat as well, but double check first. http://www.boatzincs.com/mercruiser-aluminum.html

-Check for rust and corrosion all around the engine- especially the manifolds and the two bow-side blue drain plugs. I've recently had to replace my manifolds and ended up putting in a one piece stainless set. I followed the Mercruiser manual and flushed then drained with freshwater every time. Bad idea, because sure enough after a while my entire transom assembly had to be fixed too. I'm now using Salt-Away and letting it sit/soak the engine cooling lines between uses. No problems.

-Check both bilge pumps, also. One in the engine bay and one below the garbage can under the stair in the cabin. That is your shower drain bilge pump (which also has a filter in the white plastic box) and it might have your a/c filtering through as well. Ensure they function.

-Make sure the cabin door locks (and stays latched when underway! Mine slides open all the time) :smt013

Good luck! Where are you buying it from in town?
 
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