Official 280 Sundancer Thread

[Bucit]

Henry,

Here is a link (not the one I was looking for) but it does talk about the tubing dimesnions.

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php...ubing+in+280da

[JimFromMD]

Henry,

Here is a link (not the one I was looking for) but it does talk about the tubing dimesnions.

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php...ubing+in+280da

I was just looking into this yesterday. Dont have access to the boat until the weekend, but according to my owners/parts manual, it says the threaded connectors on the HWH are 1/2". Hope to get my ducks in a row on saturday and order a kit, or go buy the pieces.

[Danny Troy]

My friend owns a carpet cleaning company and he used the steam cleaner type set up on mine. Turned out nice. The aft cabin cushions are zippered and removeable.

Sounds good. I'll remove the mid-berth cushions to clean, and have the v-berth cushions steam cleaned. I actually have a small steam cleaner, and may give that a try. I used it on the carpeting in the 220 and it came out pretty good.

[Gunn]

I was just looking into this yesterday. Dont have access to the boat until the weekend, but according to my owners/parts manual, it says the threaded connectors on the HWH are 1/2". Hope to get my ducks in a row on saturday and order a kit, or go buy the pieces.

The PEX tubing is 15mm. I made the mistake of purchasing a bypass "kit" not knowing any better. It was 1/2" connections. I wondered why the heck it was so loose...leaked like crazy! Then found out there were two sizes... Made my own bypass kit and also made a way for the freshwater pump to suck antifreeze direct from the bottle, bypassing the freshwater tank.

Tom

[Bucit]

Two weeks ago at the Tampa Marriott. My 280DA is to the left, a 1996 40EC in the middle and a 2001 340DA to the right. The 40EC has been totally redone and is a nice boat. Boy does my 280 look small compared to that pig.

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[Danny Troy]

OK, I close on the 280 purchase this Sunday, and am having it delivered to my marina on Tuesday. I plan on meeting the hauler at my marina and will take the helm as he backs the boat down the ramp. I'm a bit concerned, as I'm not at all familiar with the boats operation. Basically, can I just turn the batteries on, run the blower, start the engine, and go on my way? Of course, I'll remember to put the drain plug in....I hope! I plan on taking it for a short "shakedown cruise" and drop anchor to go over some on the onboard systems, before attempting a docking. Anything important I should know about?

[Tonka Boater]

Basically, can I just turn the batteries on, run the blower, start the engine, and go on my way? Of course, I'll remember to put the drain plug in....I hope!

That's about it for getting on your way....don't forget to lower the drive from the trailering position. Get familiar with the breakers in the cabin too. For example, the radio is not obvious...the breaker needs to be on as well as the helm switch.

[themikehyde]

Danny, while it is out, it may be a good time to change the anodes and drive fluids and check all the bellows. Depending on the trailer setup, you may have to let some anchor line out and lay the anchor up on the bow. At least i have to or it hangs up on the winch post. Enjoy it!

[Woody]

Dan go on the SR site and download the owners manual and parts book for your boat. You might as well be ready for the future stuff that might pop up and the manual might be useful to read prior to delivery.

[Henry Boyd]

Now that you have a BIII, they need to be treated differently than alphas. DO NOT start the engine with the drive in the trailer position. The clutch mechanism is buried in the middle of the drive, so even in neutral the drive shaft and upper gear case assembly is spinning. The angle puts stress on the gimbal joint and the upper gear cluster. The PO of our boat apparently did not follow this practice and I have the canceled checks that prove its a bad idea.

Put the trim tabs up, you may never need to use them again. The 280 is pretty well balanced hull and unless you have waves, or wind or a lot of guests, it will ride true.

Weather looks rainy here in Boston for early next week, hope you get better conditions.

Henry