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NEW SUNSATION
I saw you boat going together when I was up 3 weeks ago picking up a 288. The people are as impressive as the detail that goes into the boat. Everyone pays such close attention to detail and are constantly seeking way to make a great thing better. Each trip I see something to impress me again.
Ditto's on the cold. When there, was snow and ice.
Ditto's on the cold. When there, was snow and ice.
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Those boxes are meant to prevent the batteries from being submerged in case you strike something and start taking on water your batteries won't short out. I know of a 35 Cig that started taking on water during our poker run and it was coming thru the flanges from the k-plane cables. Well the guys onboard was having a hell of a time dealing with it because when they got into the engine compartment they were taking juice. Luckily the Tow Boat tossed them a hand pump and they were able to bail and pump enough to dry the batteries and start the motors for a dash to the boat ramp. I came along and was towing them thru it all...They're ugly but very practical.
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Hey Guys,
Also, the boxes cover the wiring so if I have any items stored in the engine compartment they could not short out if they came loose.
I did not think twice about the quality of them. They seem ok to me.
My only conern is the swim ladder.
I don't remember ordering one and certainly can't live with out one. Remember this is a family boat first and foremost with two young children and a wife.
I guess I will check it out. Never heard of swim ladder being an option on an integrated swim platform boat.
Thanks,
Dave
Also, the boxes cover the wiring so if I have any items stored in the engine compartment they could not short out if they came loose.
I did not think twice about the quality of them. They seem ok to me.
My only conern is the swim ladder.
I don't remember ordering one and certainly can't live with out one. Remember this is a family boat first and foremost with two young children and a wife.
I guess I will check it out. Never heard of swim ladder being an option on an integrated swim platform boat.
Thanks,
Dave
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Re: NEW SUNSATION
Originally posted by Hi-Tech Marine
I saw you boat going together when I was up 3 weeks ago picking up a 288. The people are as impressive as the detail that goes into the boat. Everyone pays such close attention to detail and are constantly seeking way to make a great thing better. Each trip I see something to impress me again.
Ditto's on the cold. When there, was snow and ice.
I saw you boat going together when I was up 3 weeks ago picking up a 288. The people are as impressive as the detail that goes into the boat. Everyone pays such close attention to detail and are constantly seeking way to make a great thing better. Each trip I see something to impress me again.
Ditto's on the cold. When there, was snow and ice.
I have been very impressed with Dave Hare and the gang at Sunsation!
I am very happy with my selection. I just think this is the longest winter I have had in at least 10 years.
Dave
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I made the walmart remark. As long as they are strong enough to take the beating and your batteries dont bounce around the bilge. I had the composite GIL battery boxes in my PQ and manged to break both of them. Replaced them w/ the aluminum ones and would never have anything else on a boat that runs in open water. Just my opinion.
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I have dual batts. in my baja and have broken the plastic offshore type hold downs several times. I am not a big fan of the plastic k-mart ones,, the batts. flop around in them and they are pretty much junk,, although like mentioned they do prevent a short..
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Originally posted by Chris232
I have dual batts. in my baja and have broken the plastic offshore type hold downs several times. I am not a big fan of the plastic k-mart ones,, the batts. flop around in them and they are pretty much junk,, although like mentioned they do prevent a short..
I have dual batts. in my baja and have broken the plastic offshore type hold downs several times. I am not a big fan of the plastic k-mart ones,, the batts. flop around in them and they are pretty much junk,, although like mentioned they do prevent a short..
Just bustin Ya Chris232...