300 Sundancer questions.

[JimFromMD]

My hot water heater bypass. Found behind the hw heater as luck would have it. Thanks previous owner!

[jkim1990]

Couple of follow up winterization questions:

1) Still in the water and drained HW heater and installed bypass. I have setup that sends motor's hot water through HW heater and heat exchanger. Going on last cruise this weekend to burn off some fuel and wanted to confirm that running motors and hot water through HW tank while empty will not damage anything. I think it is only the 120V element that should not be run while tank is empty but would enjoy the cruise more if someone could confirm.

2) Motor fogging procedure. I had same Merc 5.0 in last boat but fuel line connections were different. On last boat, I could simply pull of fuel line and had piece of hose that would slide on fuel line connector right before fuel filter and other end would run to tank with fogging mixture (fuel/2 stroke/stablizer). On my 300, all fuel connections between tank and fuel filter are male/female screw connectors. Any guidance how you guys go about this one?

Thanks.

[ZZ13]

Couple of follow up winterization questions:

1) Still in the water and drained HW heater and installed bypass. I have setup that sends motor's hot water through HW heater and heat exchanger. Going on last cruise this weekend to burn off some fuel and wanted to confirm that running motors and hot water through HW tank while empty will not damage anything. I think it is only the 120V element that should not be run while tank is empty but would enjoy the cruise more if someone could confirm.

2) Motor fogging procedure. I had same Merc 5.0 in last boat but fuel line connections were different. On last boat, I could simply pull of fuel line and had piece of hose that would slide on fuel line connector right before fuel filter and other end would run to tank with fogging mixture (fuel/2 stroke/stablizer). On my 300, all fuel connections between tank and fuel filter are male/female screw connectors. Any guidance how you guys go about this one?

Thanks.

1) I made several runs last fall after I drained the HW tanks and several runs this spring before I filled it back up. Didn't notice any adverse effects. Side note: I am removing those hoses permanantly when I winterize this fall and plugging the openings at the engine block to match the port engine. I only use hot water when connected to shore power or with the genny running. So the electrical heatup is good enough for me. I don't want an unnecessary path out of and back into the engine if I don't need it.

2) Most people that do their own fogging at my marina simply remove the water separator filter, dump out a few ounces of fuel, pour in a few ounces of 2-cycle oil, spin the filter back on and the run the engine until it starts smoking good. They don't mess with undoing and reconnecting fuel connections.

[jkim1990]

1) I made several runs last fall after I drained the HW tanks and several runs this spring before I filled it back up. Didn't notice any adverse effects. Side note: I am removing those hoses permanantly when I winterize this fall and plugging the openings at the engine block to match the port engine. I only use hot water when connected to shore power or with the genny running. So the electrical heatup is good enough for me. I don't want an unnecessary path out of and back into the engine if I don't need it.

2) Most people that do their own fogging at my marina simply remove the water separator filter, dump out a few ounces of fuel, pour in a few ounces of 2-cycle oil, spin the filter back on and the run the engine until it starts smoking good. They don't mess with undoing and reconnecting fuel connections.

Thanks for response Bill.

1) Have thought about doing same, broker that I bought the boat in FL from said most people down there disconnect hoses to keep salt water from sitting in tanks 12 months a year, less of an issue for me up North but same thought process applies.

2) I did similar on my last boat. I have 2005 300 and funny thing is that fuel water seperator runs direct to gennie and there is not one for the motors. I have the fuel filters that are built into a permanent canister on lower left of motors. I could pour 2 stroke in canister but not sure it would be enough fuel. Do you have similar setup? Sounds like you might have what I had on my 2004 240 Sundeck....

[ZZ13]

Thanks for response Bill.

1) Have thought about doing same, broker that I bought the boat in FL from said most people down there disconnect hoses to keep salt water from sitting in tanks 12 months a year, less of an issue for me up North but same thought process applies.

2) I did similar on my last boat. I have 2005 300 and funny thing is that fuel water seperator runs direct to gennie and there is not one for the motors. I have the fuel filters that are built into a permanent canister on lower left of motors. I could pour 2 stroke in canister but not sure it would be enough fuel. Do you have similar setup? Sounds like you might have what I had on my 2004 240 Sundeck....

Ahhh. You have the controversial Cool Fuel III module. I have cool fuel 2 with separate fuel separator and separate inline fuel filter.

[MaconWaves]

I have a 2003 Sundancer 300.
Where can I get information on boat hieght?

I would like to know bridge clearance and other information related to height.

Any suggestions

[ZZ13]

I have a 2003 Sundancer 300.
Where can I get information on boat hieght?

I would like to know bridge clearance and other information related to height.

Any suggestions

Section 2.4 of your 300DA owners manual has all the dimensions listed.

[Her Diamond 2]

Can anyone who has the battery adapter that plugs into the DC socket at the helm tell me if the adapter has a fuse and what amp the fuse is. The picture put on this thread as few weeks ago doesn't show a fuse however some of the new adapters have them inside the DC adapter.

Thanks

[jkim1990]

Ahhh. You have the controversial Cool Fuel III module. I have cool fuel 2 with separate fuel separator and separate inline fuel filter.

Bill - Thanks, thought there was a difference between my 2004 240 and 2005 300 but did not know what it was until you pointed it out. A couple of quick google searches and now understand the controversial part.... Painful but appreciate the information. Thanks much as always.

[Bridog]

I'm giving away my forward V-berth cushions if anyones close by and interested. Must pick up. Brian http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php...berth-cushions