Official (1998-2002) 310 Sundancer Thread

Yes. Same switch. Press the rocker switch to turn it on, so it lights up blue and then pull the toggle out a little and move it up or down.
 
cazimmy said:
Yes. Same switch. Press the rocker switch to turn it on, so it lights up blue and then pull the toggle out a little and move it up or down.
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Thanks, that takes a HUGE load off my mind. Assuming that works (and the surveyor reported testing it, but I figured there might have been transport damage), I just have to deal with a "dead" down foot-switch (minor to me).
 
src said:
Thanks, that takes a HUGE load off my mind. Assuming that works (and the surveyor reported testing it, but I figured there might have been transport damage), I just have to deal with a "dead" down foot-switch (minor to me).
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I have the same one. Lift up on the switch and push forward or back to raise and lower. I believe (I could be wrong) when the engine is on, you have to press the main control button in addition to the switch to lower it. I believe Sea Ray did this so you can't accidentally lower the anchor while under way? Not sure.. anyone else?
 
OK, thanks for the clarification. On my switch, I can raise the anchor by flipping the toggle up, without pulling, after energizing the circuit. That's why I didn't think to try pulling up. Well, that and the fact that it is a totally non-intuitive user interface, and it would have NEVER occurred to me to pull up on a toggle switch. I'll probably swing by the boat tonight or tomorrow (most likely) to try it out. Thanks again!
 
Just got back from the boat a while ago, and the switch works exactly as described, and the windlass works in both directions from the helm. One more item crossed off the worry-list. Thanks for the help!
 
src said:
Just got back from the boat a while ago, and the switch works exactly as described, and the windlass works in both directions from the helm. One more item crossed off the worry-list. Thanks for the help!
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Do you have the foot buttons to lower/raise the anchor at the bow?
 
jaywoodz said:
Do you have the foot buttons to lower/raise the anchor at the bow?
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Yes, but only the "up" works. So either I'm doing something wrong there, too, or the down needs some attention. But I'm really OK with that for now, since I would rather lower from the helm and back off, and raise from the bow so I can monitor the progress and dump water on the muddy chain (lesson learned there this weekend).
 
src said:
Yes, but only the "up" works. So either I'm doing something wrong there, too, or the down needs some attention. But I'm really OK with that for now, since I would rather lower from the helm and back off, and raise from the bow so I can monitor the progress and dump water on the muddy chain (lesson learned there this weekend).
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That's pretty funny, because only my "up" works as well. I'm going to have to look into it. If I find the problem, I'll pass it on.
 
jaywoodz said:
That's pretty funny, because only my "up" works as well. I'm going to have to look into it. If I find the problem, I'll pass it on.
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Likewise. I've been told that there's a good chance it can be fixed by putting an extension above the button under the rubber dome - in many cases it seems that the dome no longer reaches the button. We'll see.
 
jaywoodz said:
That's pretty funny, because only my "up" works as well. I'm going to have to look into it. If I find the problem, I'll pass it on.
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For me, up works much better than down but I press hard enough and/or move around where I'm pressing, down will work.
 
src,

Did you have to hold the button to the right of the windlass control while you used it from the helm? I can't get mine to pull up, and it's gets frustrating when no one on the boat wants to help set anchor.

Anyone else have any other help with my last post? Took the boat out again today, and still can't get over ~3500 RPM at WOT.
 
jayrautio said:
src,

Did you have to hold the button to the right of the windlass control while you used it from the helm? I can't get mine to pull up, and it's gets frustrating when no one on the boat wants to help set anchor.
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Here's how mine works: Press the rocker switch (left) up to get the green light - do not hold it. Flip the toggle switch (right) up to raise the anchor, pull the toggle switch out (away from panel) and flip down to lower the anchor.

I do have to hold the toggle switch while I am raising/lowering the anchor, but the rocker switch can be left alone once it is activated.
 
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src said:
Here's how mine works: Press the rocker switch (left) up to get the green light - do not hold it. Flip the toggle switch (right) up to raise the anchor, pull the toggle switch out (away from panel) and flip down to lower the anchor.

I do have to hold the toggle switch while I am raising/lowering the anchor, but the rocker switch can be left alone once it is activated.
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Then I'm definitely having an issue. I hit the rocker, and the light comes on. We can then use the foot pedals. No matter how hard I pull, I can't pull the toggle at the helm out to activate the windlass. I'm going to try to pull it and see if I can use CLR to break free the toggle and hope it works.
 
I'm having issues with the accuracy from the fuel sending units in my 1998 310. Looks like they are located at the top of the tanks and are not accessible unless I actually pull the tanks, which looks like a significant amount of work. Anyone have experience replacing these and how you did it?
 
Great that is what I was thinking as well ... How did you match the Mercure number with the Napa number? I know they are Chevys but is it a matter of taking it with you?

Thanks
 
Teleflex Seastar question.

My steering cylinder is leaking slow but leaking. How easy is it to repair it, aka replace fittings etc., it is expensive to replace it and I don't see a reason for it.

Any pointers?

thanks in advance...
 
kochwebb said:
I'm having issues with the accuracy from the fuel sending units in my 1998 310. Looks like they are located at the top of the tanks and are not accessible unless I actually pull the tanks, which looks like a significant amount of work. Anyone have experience replacing these and how you did it?
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I am having the same issue on the port side. I have one on order. I believe that you can replace it without pulling the tank. I will let you know after I change mine. it may be a few weeks before I get to it.
 
Sprint7TW said:
I am having the same issue on the port side. I have one on order. I believe that you can replace it without pulling the tank. I will let you know after I change mine. it may be a few weeks before I get to it.
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I'll be going out to the boat tomorrow night to have a closer look at it. If I figure it out I'll let you know.
 
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