- Jun 5, 2016
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- Boat Info
- 410 Sundancer
2001
12" Axiom and 9" Axiom+ MFD
- Engines
- Cat 3126 V-Drives
Now I’m committed...
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Flange installed. Need to get a screw for my sewing machine to enable me to bind the edges. Then add snaps and fit it.
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A little time consuming, but a pretty easy project. And fun!
Maybe I’ll try a dash cover.
Ok, fellers, for those of you that have put down a foam decking product 1) share a picture of what the swimplatforms look like (400 DA only) and 2) share who you ordered from? I want to redo mine and want to see the pattern and look at who has them. Thank you!
Now try it on your head....
Good job!
Thanks, I had similar done but only the swim platform. Now I want the top deck done too and don't want to mess with doing it again. I was hoping someone that used gatorstep, aquadeck, or similar would chime in so I could see what company has a template for a 400 already.This is an example of a DIY effort. The material came from Amazon in sheet form. Not perfect...cheap...rather time consuming. If I were to do it over again I'd go with Seadek and use an existing template. Save my self the pain and get a better finished product.
Thanks, I had similar done but only the swim platform. Now I want the top deck done too and don't want to mess with doing it again. I was hoping someone that used gatorstep, aquadeck, or similar would chime in so I could see what company has a template for a 400 already.
Aqua Marine Decks has templates for 400 dancer. Material seems very nice and less expensive than others. I’ve had a couple of friends use it on their boats. Looks great and the company is easy to work with.Thanks, I had similar done but only the swim platform. Now I want the top deck done too and don't want to mess with doing it again. I was hoping someone that used gatorstep, aquadeck, or similar would chime in so I could see what company has a template for a 400 already.
So after looking for a 400/410DA for years, redirecting our search to a 420DB, but always keeping an eye on the DA market - a boat that I know very well has come up. It’s just about perfect, a 2002 410DA with 3126’s, lifetime great lakes, tons of extras, etc.
my question is since I know this boat and the seller I want to go into it as unemotional as possible. Knowing we’ll have a hull survey, CAT survey, oil samples, etc; what would you recommend I look closely at on my own? I know the obvious, but I'm thinking specifics to a 410DA that your everyday guy might miss.
Here’s SeaDek in mocha over camel, templated and installed by a company called SC Wake. We’re 3 seasons in and I have zero complaints. It’s the best boat upgrade we’ve done.
So after looking for a 400/410DA for years, redirecting our search to a 420DB, but always keeping an eye on the DA market - a boat that I know very well has come up. It’s just about perfect, a 2002 410DA with 3126’s, lifetime great lakes, tons of extras, etc.
my question is since I know this boat and the seller I want to go into it as unemotional as possible. Knowing we’ll have a hull survey, CAT survey, oil samples, etc; what would you recommend I look closely at on my own? I know the obvious, but I'm thinking specifics to a 410DA that your everyday guy might miss.
You’re ahead of the game since you know the boat. That probably means that things like canvas, electronics, cosmetics, etc., are probably in line with what you think a fair price is and you’re ready to move to the next step.
After almost 3 1/2 years of ownership I can’t think of any problem areas on a 2002 410 that are specific to the model.
You pretty much want to check the same things you would check on any other model of that vintage.
Anything problematic should show up in the hull and engine surveys you’re planning. Being hands on with your surveyors and asking lots of questions is always best.
Maintenance on the boat is pretty straightforward.
The two most difficult tasks are the 5 zincs in the aftercoolers that tend to break off or freeze in the holes, and changing the waste tank filter which is near impossible to get at.
Changing the 11 zincs per motor twice a year, before they get too deteriorated, helps a bit with that task.
Pumping out the waste tank before it’s full and using Noflex Digestor can mean you change that filter less often.
Doing most things on the generator can be made easier by removing the brace between the bilge hatches.