First Shakedown Cruise - Sea Ray Sundancer
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2023
- The first 'shakedown cruise' of the season on the boat, as we head out into the lake for a slow run. Happy to see that there were only a couple of small issues that are easily taken care of.
We were also glad to see that my Tiny Little Pussycat is back to his old self and happy with his live aboard experience again 🙂 As I've mentioned in the past, he is a wonderful part of our boating experience and his happiness is just as important as our own.
Here's the link to my video I mentioned regarding the Garmin Finder issues last season and how I fixed that; • Garmin Striker Fish/De...
For a look at all of the projects I've done (continue to do) on this beautiful Sea Ray Sundancer, as well as on our previous boats, have a look at nearly 100 projects in my 'How I Did It - Boat Repairs And Upgrades' playlist, here; • How I Did It - Boat Re...
Be sure to check out the rest of our 'Summer Cruise 2022' series, as we cruised for 5-1/2 weeks through much of Ontario, Canada's lovely 240 mile/386 km Trent Severn Waterway and even reaching the Rideau Canal for a few days! Full playlist can be found here; • Summer 2022 Cruise
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Filmed May, 2023.
Boat Specs;
- Model: 1998 Sea Ray 370 Sundancer
- Length (bow to transom): 37-6", LOA (with factory swim platform): 40'-1"
- Beam: 12'-7"
- Engines: 2 x 7.4 litre (454 Cubic Inch) Mercruiser Bluewater, Multi-Port fuel injection, gasoline,
raw water cooled, rated at 310 HP
- Transmissions: 2 x Borg Warner Velvet Drives, in Vee-Drive configuration
- Performance: Average cruising speed 22MPH on plane @ 3,200 RPM
- Dry Weight: 17,000 lbs
- Fully Loaded Weight: Boat + Fuel (1,664) + Water (580) + Gear (1,250 +/-) = 20,500 LBS
- Fuel Capacity: 275 U.S. gallons ~ 1,040 litres * Usable Capacity 261 US Gallons ~ 989 litres
- Freshwater Holding Tank Capacity: 70 US Gallons ~ 58.3 Imperial Gallons ~ 265 litres
- Poop Holding Tank Capacity: 40 US Gallons ~ 33.3 Imperial Gallons ~ 151 litres
- Draft: 32”
- Dead Rise: 20 degrees
- Generator: Westerbeke 7.2 Kw BCGTC @ 60 Hz, gasoline powered & carburated, 3,600 RPM continuous engine speed
- Dual reverse cycle heating/air conditioning units, 19,000 (total) BTU (12 + 7)
Paul, I say keep on keeping on. You have enough content for anyone to watch for days. Shorts, don't tell a story. Compared to tv or other forms of entertainment, your channel is five out of five star rated. Entertaining, information, real world activity from the water! Thank you for sharing the adventures. BB
Enough content for days? Some of my videos take me days to edit - but that's because I talk too much 😂
Thanks again for putting up with my fun. I'm looking forward to many more years of this!
OK....just bought my first Sea Ray! Glad to be part of the club! (2001 SeaRay 260) Finally can put your generator and AC/Heatpump information to work. Thanks Paul for inspiring me.....
Congratulations! But what took you so long 😆
Fair warning; we bought our first Sea Ray back in 1999 and the current Boogaboo is the sixth (!!) one to date. So, don't be surprised if you're new-to-you 260 is just the first of many 😁
@@BoatingWithBoogaboo I consider myself forewarned! Thanks for all you do on the site. You really are an inspiration. Keep the faith!
Synchronized clocks for the win! Seeing this totally satisfies my personal OCD. Great video as always. She's looking and running great. 👍🏻
With me,it's not OCD, but my square head that makes me that way. Despite Anchor Girl's best efforts over the past few decades, it doesn't look like I'm ever gonna change 😂
@BoatingWithBoogaboo Atta boy! Boogaboo appreciates this trait, and it's apparent in how she looks and runs.
OK…Have been a fan of yours for your last three boats. Look forward to your videos with great anticipation but your short videos are such teasers I usually pass on them. It like taking just one sip of your favorite beverage on a hot day, then putting the rest away for another day.😅 That said I fully recognize the time and effort in editing it takes to produce your quality 15 min + videos and enjoy and appreciate each one.
You are correct that it takes quite a bit of time to produce the longer videos, but I enjoy the creative process. That said, putting out the Short 'teaser' vids opens up my channel to those folks who might be interested in seeing more from the boating lifestyle, but hadn't had prior interactions with my long from videos. In that respect, they should help more folks find the same type of long videos that you enjoy.
I guess it's a balance...
hey Paul another great video, I've been boating my entire with the longer video's i gain knowledge on so many items some your subject some in the background your short quick video's can be just short and sweet so all great content just mix it up !
Great to hear!
I also watch all of Your videos and appreciate all Your work in putting the videos out on CZcams.
I appreciate that! Really good to hear as it motivates me to keep moving forward.
Cheers!
Hi Paul, I really enjoy the short videos along with the longer videos you post! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and boating experiences.
Awesome, thank you!
Paul, I really look forward to your videos every week. Shorts, eh ok I guess but rather see a 3+ min video with some content. Personally I'd be cautious of what YT thinks is best for your channel. They only have their interests in mind. Do what you like and like what you do... for you. Cheers!
Cool, thanks.
Great video enjoy all your videos
Good to hear from you again John. Glad you're still enjoying the videos!
Love all of your content Paul, whether it's shorts or longer vids.
Awesome, thank you! I think the #Shorts format allows more insight to our boating lifestyle, without always having to listen to my boring stories 😂
Plus, they help get me through the work week!!
I’m glad your shake down cruise went better than ours. Water pump went out on the starboard engine on the way from the ramp to the slip. Bust out another thousand! Lol. Happy boating!
Sorry to hear that! We're fortunate that when we bought this boat last year, our surveyor suggested new water pumps, which the seller was good enough to oblige. Plus, on launch day, one impeller was no good, so he also had both of those replaced.
Fingers crossed, we shouldn't have to worry about those things for a few years - but I do have brand new spares aboard, just in case 👍
All the best for your season on the water!!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Great videos
I would like to see reviews on locks, your favorites, whats good about each, what they are good for.. i love your videos that you tour the lock areas
Thanks for the idea!
Awesome video as always enjoy them love the tiny kitty!! Where's squeekers? 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Little Squeaky has found a new spot inside the boat. He's added a bit of colour to a new shelf I built in the salon - video soon 🐦
I have a question. Do you ever sleep at anchor on the water. And if you do do you ever suffer from wave slamming against the chines keeping you awake? We had it on our maxum 1900 sc and also on our just bought 2001 cruisers yachts 3470. I love staying overnights at anchor but this sound ruins the sleep a lot. I did a test with some foam rigged up in the chine resesses. Helped a bit but not 100%. Any thoughts on that?
Sadly, the last time we anchored out overnight was way back in 2012, aboard our (then) 400 Sedan Bridge. Unfortunately, that incident was as you described on your boat, with constant and loud slapping of waves on the chines which made for an uncomfortable night. I also looked at adding foam insulation to the inside of the hull, but determined that wasn't going to be fully effective.
Where do you hide the litter box? Looking at a cabin cruiser and wouldn’t mind trying out if our cat would enjoy it out on the water with us. Great videos, love the boat, keep it coming
Good question, but as I'm asked that so much, I posted the whole story on my brand new blog 🙂 Have a look and feel free to leave me a comment: wp.me/peWOau-13
I wish you happy boating this summer. Looking forward to the Vlogs.
Thanks you. I'm looking forward to sharing more!!
I personally am not a fan of shorts. I try to avoid them. I just like a decent length video. Now that i know it helps you, I will tale a look at them. Thank you for your content
I always try to provide a little inspiration, even in the Shorts videos. Hope you'll enjoy them!
Hello Mr Paul, you want my personal opinion on the short clips, I don't care for them, I would have to go through 30 short clips to get what I want. I prefer the original videos which last 5 minutes or more. Country Girl and I, like your Sunday long cruise but she's not to fancy with the How To videos. Just my opinion, have a nice day. Gil in Massachusetts
Thanks for that.
Hello, I have a 95 Sundancer 250 that was in really great condition. It has a brand new full camper canvas on it which I also love, however it really seems to make the carbon monoxide detector go off. So ever since my first ride with the boat I remove the large rear panel, the two rear sides, and center window isinglass. This has prevented it from going off again with the exception of when I'm doing some lengthy low speed docking, say if I'm really taking my time and very slowly loading it on its trailer. Does yours go off with all that canvas up?
Nate!
Yes, what you're experiencing is commonly referred to as 'the station wagon effect', where a low pressure area is created immediately behind the boat and heavy exhaust will be actually pulled back towards/inside the boat. To overcome this, we generally drive with at least the windshield vent window open, as well as the side and rear curtains opened up. Not sure how your canvas is configured, but our two side panels, as well as the rear one, can be zipped open, but still leaving the big screens in place. When we are going slow through the locks, the side curtains will be opened up completely to allow for line handling.
Just be sure to provide good ventilation in the cockpit area and that will help to clear the air, so to speak 😉 Also, have the cabin door closed to prevent the exhaust from entering that space.
@@BoatingWithBoogaboo thank you for the reply! Yes the cabin door I did keep shut. It had a red sticker saying to ensure door is secured while moving. And I couldn’t decide if Sea Ray meant secure it shut or secure (lock it )open. As the owners manual said to open front hatch and windows to try to prevent fumes from coming in.
@Natter20002 Yes, secure the door either open or closed when underway. That's to prevent it from slamming if encountering sudden heavy seas - or if some brain dead passes you with a big wake 🤔
@@BoatingWithBoogaboo that’s how I interpreted it , too. Yes we have very young boys who love the boat but have had some bad wake encounters with yahoos
Hey Paul , we are taking the boat thru system this year l, lots of questions for you , can you message me plz . The sea doo trips aren’t cutting it lol hope to see you out there tho
Check out my TSW playlist to see all of my cruising videos - including some insightful ones on locking through, etc. - here; Trent Severn Waterway Boat Cruising: czcams.com/play/PLKhjT5kr2l2EFaPCqEgjxYofTvO9Mbh81.html
Otherwise, feel free to ask me your questions (but not too many all at once 😉) in the comments section.
I can say I've ever seen anchor girl at the helm.
czcams.com/video/hUdKLsYX0Z8/video.html
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I find the shorts annoying bcoz when i get a notification i think great its a full video then find its a short lol
Fair enough, but even some of my Short vids can be a little entertaining, no?
@@BoatingWithBoogaboo yeah there fine everyone doing shorts now
Hey, even I watch the ones from my subscriptions. I think they can be almost like a preview of upcoming content...
@@BoatingWithBoogaboo that's true
Every time I see the isinglass extension (windscreen) I regret not doing the same for mine. I thought it would look goofy but the ability to stand up at the helm looks great.
I don’t watch any shorts.
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long videos are better
Thanks.
15 second videos are waste! Congrats on getting out on the water.
Thanks. It's great to get out in the water again!
Not a fan of you calling your lady "Anchor Girl"..... Seems disrespectful. Just wanted to give you a heads up respectfully.
As is usual on CZcams, folks see 10 minutes of our lives and instantly come to erroneous conclusions. In fact, that nickname goes all the way back to our very early days of boating together with our kids and is always said with affection and admiration.
So, next time, perhaps think beyond the screen in front of you.