300 Sundancer questions.

[Bel_Mar_Pointe]

Engine noise....not sure if the 350s are that much louder but I usually get comments on how quiet we cruise at in comparrison to many other boats with twins, especially with the canvas off.

Blue lights.....yep, they attract bugs for sure. Not usually a big issue in the PacNW but I have read that many folks experience the swarm. I went with blue on the cockpit floor lights and white on the arch just in case I get attacked.

Did you see Bridog's new pedestal BBQ setup? Post #28 at http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php...light=pedastal
Well done Bridog!

[Bridog]

Thanks Brian I appreciate that.

[drjjames]

OK, a couple of quick questions for you all:

1. Like many others have posted here, my fuel sensors are fairly useless. So I use the "Fuel used" gauge on my SmartCraft to determine how much used/left and so I can best determine when to fuel up. I just figure I will reset it each time I fuel up. What is the quickest/easiest way to reset the "Fuel used" gauge back to zero?

2. Anyone know what size/type of windshield wipers to replace the existing ones? And where best to purchase them?

Thanks in advance!

Jason
Miami, FL
2005 300DA

[JimFromMD]

OK, a couple of quick questions for you all:


2. Anyone know what size/type of windshield wipers to replace the existing ones? And where best to purchase them?

Dont have the size handy, but dont spend big $$ for wipers at the boat store. When changing mine last time, I accidently dropped the plastic clip and it hit the hull and then skipped off into the drink. Went to Advanced Auto and was able to find replacements with the same clip. Added benefit is just being able to replace the rubber blade inserts instead of the entire wiper.

[ZZ13]

OK, a couple of quick questions for you all:

1. Like many others have posted here, my fuel sensors are fairly useless. So I use the "Fuel used" gauge on my SmartCraft to determine how much used/left and so I can best determine when to fuel up. I just figure I will reset it each time I fuel up. What is the quickest/easiest way to reset the "Fuel used" gauge back to zero?

2. Anyone know what size/type of windshield wipers to replace the existing ones? And where best to purchase them?

Thanks in advance!

Jason
Miami, FL
2005 300DA

Bring up the fuel used screen and then press the center button and the right button simultaneously until it resets. I only use fuel used as well, after a fill up. There are some earlier posts here that recommend the Royce senders as more reliable and accurate fuel level replacements. They are about $85 each (need one for each tank).

[Bel_Mar_Pointe]

Bring up the fuel used screen and then press the center button and the right button simultaneously until it resets. I only use fuel used as well, after a fill up. There are some earlier posts here that recommend the Royce senders as more reliable and accurate fuel level replacements. They are about $85 each (need one for each tank).

Another "fuel used" user here....the stock senders are more than frustrating.

[Bridog]

Had mine replaced as well. " Fuel Used" also works. I have the 350's and I don't think they are loud at all.

[jkim1990]

Dont have the size handy, but dont spend big $$ for wipers at the boat store. When changing mine last time, I accidently dropped the plastic clip and it hit the hull and then skipped off into the drink. Went to Advanced Auto and was able to find replacements with the same clip. Added benefit is just being able to replace the rubber blade inserts instead of the entire wiper.

+1. I just changed mine, went to Pep Boys, grabbed what looked to be same size and connector and works great.

[jkim1990]

Splash day was yesterday. Ran from mechanic's dock to new dock (about 20 minutes) and took another quick cruise with family.

She handles great and still feel like I have lots to learn but all good.

I had a problem with stereo that I have posted in the general maintenance forum (thought it was better place) but would be great if anyone here has thoughts for me....

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php...570#post570570

[ZZ13]

Dont have the size handy, but dont spend big $$ for wipers at the boat store. When changing mine last time, I accidently dropped the plastic clip and it hit the hull and then skipped off into the drink. Went to Advanced Auto and was able to find replacements with the same clip. Added benefit is just being able to replace the rubber blade inserts instead of the entire wiper.

Just replaced mine last week and they were 18" blades. I bought Anco blades for $9 each at Target. My wiper arms have the little adapter screwed onto the end of them that allow use of standard auto blade fittings. Not sure if everyone has these type of arms.