Official 2003.5-2008 340 Sundancer Thread

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There is a guy on the 340 Sundancer Facebook page that makes sink covers out of Corian - Eric Ruggiero. So he has the template and I asked him to make me a plain one then I had it modified for the sink.
 
Tacoma290 said:
For my 340, I replaced the existing Waeco Coolmatic RDP-0110U refrigerator with a new Isotherm Cruise 130 Inox (from Defender). For the most part, not too bad; takes about two beers to change out.
The refrigerator ships with a flange. The flange needs to come off to get through the cabin door. The refrigerator ships with feet. The feet need to come off to get in the opening. The top of the opening needs a notch cut (about 1/4" high by 1-1/2-inch wide) to allow the bar for the door hinge to get in. Fits like a glove, and looks great.


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Tacoma, The installation looks great! Could you let me know if you are still happy with the fridge? My wife and I just purchased our first boat and the existing refrigerator is inop.
thanks for your help, and your post.
 
Tacoma290 said:
For my 340, I replaced the existing Waeco Coolmatic RDP-0110U refrigerator with a new Isotherm Cruise 130 Inox (from Defender). For the most part, not too bad; takes about two beers to change out.
The refrigerator ships with a flange. The flange needs to come off to get through the cabin door. The refrigerator ships with feet. The feet need to come off to get in the opening. The top of the opening needs a notch cut (about 1/4" high by 1-1/2-inch wide) to allow the bar for the door hinge to get in. Fits like a glove, and looks great.




Tacoma, The installation looks great! Could you let me know if you are still happy with the fridge? My wife and I just purchased our first boat and the existing refrigerator is inop.
thanks for your help, and your post.

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Yes, still happy with the fridge! It is more quiet than the original. Just pulled cold beers from it this weekend.
 
Layman's question about 2003.5 to 2008 340 Sundance: Is there much of a difference between these years; other than price?

I did notice as I look at several, some have separate "gear shifters" and separate "throttle levers." Some are combined. But I don't remember which has which. Other than a personal preference, is one better for navigating your way safely into your slip?
 
Just For Fun said:
Layman's question about 2003.5 to 2008 340 Sundance: Is there much of a difference between these years; other than price?

I did notice as I look at several, some have separate "gear shifters" and separate "throttle levers." Some are combined. But I don't remember which has which. Other than a personal preference, is one better for navigating your way safely into your slip?
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Hull is basically the same. 2004 had glassed in exhaust ports and Cool Fuel 2 (spin on filter). 2005 introduced stainless thru hulls and CF3. Around 2006 they introduced a soft top version of the canvas with a full frame bolted to the arch. Next they introduced the DTS shifting (single controls). They also had a sportsman/fish edition that had dual transom entrances, single bench between them and a baitwell station. I think all years offered the option of a stainless or aluminum windshield frame.

-Kevin
 
KevinC:

I went through the mumbo-jumbo (tech description) of/for the DTS, but... I'm not sure if I'm understanding it right. Basically, it sounds like a paddle-shifter on a vehicle for quickly changing gears.

But it also talks about enhanced fuel economy and "better control."

My last boat was a 38' double cabin with twin inboards. It had separate controls from gear shifting and throttle. There was never an issue with "control." The twin engines and shifters and throttle gave me infinite "control" in marina channels as well as docking.

So... What am I missing? Or is it more of a marketing hype?

Thanks.
 
Just For Fun said:
KevinC:

I went through the mumbo-jumbo (tech description) of/for the DTS, but... I'm not sure if I'm understanding it right. Basically, it sounds like a paddle-shifter on a vehicle for quickly changing gears.

But it also talks about enhanced fuel economy and "better control."

My last boat was a 38' double cabin with twin inboards. It had separate controls from gear shifting and throttle. There was never an issue with "control." The twin engines and shifters and throttle gave me infinite "control" in marina channels as well as docking.

So... What am I missing? Or is it more of a marketing hype?

Thanks.
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When I was looking to purchase a 340, I did not see v-drives with dts until 2007 or 2008 (which is rare). When I see single levers it’s usually outdrives. They are controlled by solenoids so the speed of engagement is constant. I don’t have that but I also understand they have a docking mode which helps keeping you from over throttling.
 
Just For Fun said:
KevinC:

I went through the mumbo-jumbo (tech description) of/for the DTS, but... I'm not sure if I'm understanding it right. Basically, it sounds like a paddle-shifter on a vehicle for quickly changing gears.

But it also talks about enhanced fuel economy and "better control."

My last boat was a 38' double cabin with twin inboards. It had separate controls from gear shifting and throttle. There was never an issue with "control." The twin engines and shifters and throttle gave me infinite "control" in marina channels as well as docking.

So... What am I missing? Or is it more of a marketing hype?

Thanks.
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Generally speaking, because likely you could order any configuration, inboard V-Drives had separate controls: much more controllable docking, more stable in heavier seas, better reliability. Generally, I/O configurations had a single set of controls and I/O's are harder to maneuver (than inboards) which is why you would see most of them with a bow thruster. I/O's also had a higher top speed, better mileage and you would have more confidence getting closer to a sandbar. More maintenance items with I/O's. I think those are the main trade offs.
 
onthejob said:
Generally speaking, because likely you could order any configuration, inboard V-Drives had separate controls: much more controllable docking, more stable in heavier seas, better reliability. Generally, I/O configurations had a single set of controls and I/O's are harder to maneuver (than inboards) which is why you would see most of them with a bow thruster. I/O's also had a higher top speed, better mileage and you would have more confidence getting closer to a sandbar. More maintenance items with I/O's. I think those are the main trade offs.
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OntheJob:

Nice writeup! I'm still learning as I continue to make offers.

As they say "Knowledge is power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Thanks.
 
Cory Hart said:
Appreciate the response, Kevin. I have not done any maintenance on them so I will take the opportunity to grease them and see what that does. The noise is loud. Like putting gravel in a coffee can on a rotisserie; best way I can describe it. Probably not the pins., but maybe.

I assume yours don't make any noise outside of normal mechanical noise from the motor doing its job!?

Cory
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@Cory Hart I just noticed you dock on Neabsco Creek. I do as well, let me know if I can help you out.
 
Need to descale my AC lines. Was going to go the barnacle buster route and let it sit for an hour. Anyone know roughly how many gallons I should buy? On the same topic, will probably do the engines at some point this fall. Anyone know how much to use for them? Thanks!
 
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