howardedson
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Thank you all for the quick and thoughtful replies. I have a feeling I'm going to like this site/community.
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I always use fenders because I keep my 280 on a mooring. Is there any alternative to keeping them on the bow rails?When I had my 280DA, I kept a pair of 6.5" fenders in the transom locker for tying up at restaurants, etc. I left the big fenders back at my slip secured to the dock with a bungee cord. A typical day for us would be to cruise for a bit, drop anchor somewhere, swim, grill, etc. After awhile we usually pull up the anchor and head to a restaurant on the lake for a beer and some food and, if needed, we'd use the small fenders when we docked. For us, there wasn't a need to bring the big fenders on every outing.
...but it does lack two options that I'm wondering if I'll miss not having: an electric windlass and cabin heat (we're in Seattle). I'm hoping to hear from owners of boats with those features - how important are they to you? Do they work well? Are they worth the complexity and maintenance cost?
I also wonder how difficult/costly it might be to add those things later. My boat has no generator (I have a portable Honda) but it does have a water heater.
Kevin,
If you replaced the fuel pump, how did you do it... hidden behind a mount in an awful place.
Hey guys - the 2007 280 sundancer I'm looking at checked out pretty well during pre-purchase survey and the sea trial. The price is fair but not a steal - in other words I'd be happy if it works out but also not feel bad if it doesn't, especially this time of year.
Here's the thing. This boat is clean, low hours and lightly used, but it does lack two options that I'm wondering if I'll miss not having: an electric windlass and cabin heat (we're in Seattle). I'm hoping to hear from owners of boats with those features - how important are they to you? Do they work well? Are they worth the complexity and maintenance cost?
I do value simplicity in systems, and I'll have no problems managing the anchor physically, but on the other hand I also value comfort and convenience.
I also wonder how difficult/costly it might be to add those things later. My boat has no generator (I have a portable Honda) but it does have a water heater.
Appreciate any advice...
We recently purchased a 2015 280 and I am trying or oder decals for name and home port. Does anyone have the dimesnions for the back of the boat?
I am looking at buying a used Sundancer 280, 2003-2007. Probably look at boats in SoCal first. How important is it to find a boat with "heat exchangers"? A broker told me this is critical.
Isn't the 496 engine the only one with a closed cooling system?