Official 320 Dancer Thread

[bmay1909]

He has some nice ones for $300 I think.

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Thanks Craig, that’s who I’ve been in contact with!

 

[Craig]

If I didn't have a good teak one already I would get one of these. I like the design and it would look great in a 320. Not sure if it will fit in the storage slot under the hatch without some modifications though.

 

[DWenger]

Thanks Todd. I emailed a request for a quote, received it the next morning. Spoke to them on the phone the same day and they were FANTASTIC. I called a local company to get a quote for comparison and they were 30-40% more $$. After closer inspection noticed all the snaps on my existing cover have thier logo on them. So, it's either the original cover or has already been replaced. My guess is it's been replaced.

So I pulled the trigger and purchased all brand new canvas from GLC. It wasn't cheap by any means but they sure exceeded my expectations. I did have a little trouble installing snaps in certain places which resulted in replacing a few, however, after calling GLC and talking it over, they gave me a few tips and sent a small bag of replacements out a no charge. That's customer service! Overall, my entirely new enclosure, including front and back Bimini, forward and side eisen glass, fastback currentain and complete cockpit cover, fits great, looks great and performs great. Having all new canvas at this time of year is a real treat. Everything stays nice and dry and having the cockpit enclosure doubled the living area. Considering we are taking off on a trip the day after Christmas, this is money well spent. We took a short shakedown cruise last weekend and we're delighted by how comfortable the cockpit is. We were out of the wind and the rain which will now quadruple the time we have to go boating. One question, in bad weather do you guys run with the rear fatback cover on? Seems like a good idea to keep the rain and weather out, concerned about the potential for fumes.

 

[Craig]

Pictures!

 

[Todd320]

One question, in bad weather do you guys run with the rear fatback cover on? Seems like a good idea to keep the rain and weather out, concerned about the potential for fumes.

I don’t have a fastback, but if you are concerned about fumes, if possible I would crack the windshield vent to get some fresh air in, and keep a CO monitor in the cockpit. If I understand the history and the science, The fast back was designed that way (sloped back) because people were getting CO poisoning from the standard “camper” canvas because it created the station wagon effect. Because the fast back is sloped, the station wagon effect is greatly reduced and hence, much safer.

 

[WV 320 Dancer]

So I pulled the trigger and purchased all brand new canvas from GLC. It wasn't cheap by any means but they sure exceeded my expectations. I did have a little trouble installing snaps in certain places which resulted in replacing a few, however, after calling GLC and talking it over, they gave me a few tips and sent a small bag of replacements out a no charge. That's customer service! Overall, my entirely new enclosure, including front and back Bimini, forward and side eisen glass, fastback currentain and complete cockpit cover, fits great, looks great and performs great. Having all new canvas at this time of year is a real treat. Everything stays nice and dry and having the cockpit enclosure doubled the living area. Considering we are taking off on a trip the day after Christmas, this is money well spent. We took a short shakedown cruise last weekend and we're delighted by how comfortable the cockpit is. We were out of the wind and the rain which will now quadruple the time we have to go boating. One question, in bad weather do you guys run with the rear fatback cover on? Seems like a good idea to keep the rain and weather out, concerned about the potential for fumes.

Which cockpit cover did you get? From my understanding they made two models for our boat. Once that snaps to the top of the windshield and one that covers the front of the windshield. I am having one made and I am going with the version that just snaps to the top of the windshield. My boat will sit in a covered slip so I will not have any issues with the sun beating on my dash.

 

[DWenger]

Went with the full cockpit cover. Personally I like having the windshield covered. Not only does it keep the sun from distorting the interior, it keeps the windshield clean. I like clean windows and cannot lie! LOL

 

[Craig]

I went with the top of the windshield so my lazy butt could put it on without going on the bow

 

[WV 320 Dancer]

I went with the top of the windshield so my lazy butt could put it on without going on the bow
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My thought exactly!!! With the covered slip mine is a deterrent against bird poop and spider poop.

 

[WV 320 Dancer]

Finally got the boat out of temporary mooring today and on the way to the shop to get my new Camper Canvas, Cockpit and faux teak flooring. The lake was down 25’ so getting the boat on the trailer on the ramp was a butt pucker but we “Got-R-Did”!

 

[WV 320 Dancer]

I went with the top of the windshield so my lazy butt could put it on without going on the bow
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Do you have any more pictures of your cockpit cover you could share? I would like to send them to my guy doing my canvas. Any detailed pictures of the radar arch and around your rear support poles for the camper canvas would be super helpful.

 

[Craig]

 

[Southern Cross]

Finally got the boat out of temporary mooring today and on the way to the shop to get my new Camper Canvas, Cockpit and faux teak flooring. The lake was down 25’ so getting the boat on the trailer on the ramp was a butt pucker but we “Got-R-Did”!

Looks great! I bet you are excited to get the work done and get her home. Look forward to pics from your camper canvas project.

 

[WV 320 Dancer]

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Thank you so much !!!

 

[WV 320 Dancer]

Looks great! I bet you are excited to get the work done and get her home. Look forward to pics from your camper canvas project.

This is the pattern we are going with for the flooring. I really like this design and have seen very positive feedback about the MFG.

 

[Craig]

This is the pattern we are going with for the flooring. I really like this design and have seen very positive feedback about the MFG.

Very Nice!

 

[DWenger]

Very Nice!

Looks a lot like SeaDek. They are local
to me and have a great reputation. Anyone have SeaDek on their boat? http://www.seadek.com/

 

[Todd320]

Does anyone know the size of the bulb for the starboard/port navigation lights? I meant to grab it before coming home, but forgot to pick it up. It looks like one of the lights circled below, but not sure on exact size.

 

[GaryQ]

Todd
The one on the left looks like an 1156, single filament. They were used in tail lights on older cars.
I'm going to be at my boat tomorrow, and I'll check. I think I have some 1156's around from my car restoration days.

 

[Todd320]

Todd
The one on the left looks like an 1156, single filament. They were used in tail lights on older cars.
I'm going to be at my boat tomorrow, and I'll check. I think I have some 1156's around from my car restoration days.

Thanks Gary! If you get ambitious, just unscrew the the red nav light on my boat. I think it was more round, like the one on the right. I pulled it out, cleaned it and tried to make it work, but instead of putting it in my pocket, I reinstalled the bad bulb! Not sure what I was thinking.