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The Sea Ray 370 Sundancer is a recreational powerboat designed for cruising and overnight stays, offering a blend of performance, comfort, and safety features. This model-specific information provides detailed insights into its load capacity, passenger locations, safety labels, dimensions, through-hull cutouts, helm layout, lighting, bilge layout, fuel and water systems, entertainment, canvas options, and electrical schematics.
The boat's certification plate (Fig. 16.2.1) indicates a maximum load capacity of 1360 kg (2998 lbs) and a maximum of 12 passengers. It's crucial not to exceed these limits, regardless of weather or water conditions, as doing so can lead to capsizing, swamping, or sinking. Passenger locations are clearly defined (Fig. 16.2.2) to ensure safety. The accommodation deck is intended for occupation during normal operation, while the working deck (bow area) is for anchoring, mooring, and emergencies only. Standing or walking on the working deck while underway is prohibited. All persons must remain in the cockpit or cabin and be prepared for sudden boat movement, as erratic motion can cause falls or injuries. Slip-resistant footwear and holding onto rails or boat structure are recommended on wet decks. Rear-facing transom seats must not be used while the engine is running or the boat is moving.
Various safety labels are strategically placed throughout the boat (Figs. 16.3.1, 16.4.1, 16.5.1, 16.6.1) to alert users to potential hazards and provide important operational information. These include warnings about moving parts, standing or walking on specific areas, using sun pads while underway, closing and latching the engine hatch door, closing and securing the transom door when the engine is running, and the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure. Labels also advise on turning off LPG appliances while fueling, minimum octane rating for gasoline (87 AKI), and not leaving the boat unattended with the dockside water hose connected. Specific warnings address the limited visibility from the seated helm position, the need to unplug shore power and turn off the generator before removing covers, and the importance of ventilation to prevent CO accumulation, especially when using canvas enclosures. Environmental labels (Fig. 16.6.1) detail regulations against dumping plastic and other garbage into navigable waters, outlining penalties for violations.
The 370 Sundancer's specifications (Fig. 16.7.1) include:
Detailed diagrams (Figs. 16.8.1, 16.8.2, 16.8.3, 16.8.4) illustrate the function and location of all through-hull cutouts, including hull windows, portlights, vents (water tank, power, fuel, vacuum), drains (port storage tub, common, cockpit wetbar/ETS module, garboard), discharges (A/C, waste), engine exhausts, bilge pumps, macerator, rudders, A/C pickup, speed and depth transducers, seacocks (port engine, STBD engine, generator), and stern thruster.
The helm (Fig. 16.9.1) features a compass, instrument panel, port and STBD switch panels, VHF radio, navigation electronics (optional), stereo remote, autopilot (optional), VHF radio speaker, spotlight control (optional), throttle & shift controls, engine systems display, air sensor, ignition switch panel, bow thruster control, and access to the component board & fuse block. The control station switch pads (Figs. 16.10.1, 16.10.2) provide controls for various functions such as hatch lift, bilge pumps, bilge blower, trim tabs, lights (cockpit, arch, nav/anchor, console dimmer), and speaker mute.
The deck layout (Fig. 16.11.1) highlights key features including the anchor davit, horn, spotlight (optional), rope locker (windlass), windlass foot switches, deck hatch (emergency exit), nav lights (port and STBD), skylight, control station, cabin entry door, 12V receptacle, port dash/storage, port swivel seat, cockpit table, pivoting helm seat, wet bar, grill (optional), aft seat (with storage below), engine hatch, transom storage, transom walk-thru, foldout aft-facing transom seat, fuel fill, standard swim platform, standard swim ladder, and optional swim platform with ladder.
The cabin (Fig. 16.12.1) includes a V-berth with privacy curtain, galley sink, removable salon table, stove, convertible sofa/berth, microwave, MDP cabinet, head sink, mid-berth privacy curtain, head/shower, and mid-berth convertible sofa.
Cleats (Fig. 16.13.1) are for docking or mooring only and must not be used for lifting the boat. Navigation and anchor lights (Fig. 16.13.2) include port & STBD navigation lights, mast light, and all-round/anchor light. The lighting layout (Fig. 16.14.1) specifies bulb types for reading lights, eyeball lights, LED step lights, port & STBD nav lights, rectangle lights (in bilge area), LED lights, shower lights, cockpit lights, and stern nav/anchor lights.
Bilge layouts are provided for Gas Stern Drive (Fig. 16.15.1), Diesel Stern Drive (Fig. 16.16.1), Gas V-Drive (Fig. 16.17.1), and Diesel V-Drive (Fig. 16.18.1) configurations. These diagrams detail the location of fuel tanks, A/C units, A/C seacocks and strainers, A/C pumps, engine batteries (port and STBD), generator seacocks, fuel filters, strainers, and batteries, waste discharge seacock, fresh water pump, water heater, vacuum generator, waste vent filter, waste water holding tank, macerator (optional), emergency high water bilge pump, float switches, bilge pumps, generator muffler (optional), power trim pumps (port and STBD), bilge blowers, and trim tabs pump.
The gasoline fuel system consists of two fuel tanks with a combined capacity of 225 gal. (851 liters), fuel tank vents, electronic shutoff valves, ultrasonic sending units, engine fuel supply lines, and fuel fills. A generator fuel supply line and fuel filter are included with the generator option (Fig. 16.19.1). The optional diesel fuel system also features two fuel tanks with the same capacity, along with vents, engine fuel supply and return lines, fuel filters, and fuel fills (including generator fuel supply and return lines and filters with the generator option).
The fresh water system includes a 50 gal. (189 liter) tank, 12V water pump, 120V 6 gal. (22.5 liter) water heater, three faucets (galley, head compartment, cockpit wet bar), a cockpit shower (hot and cold), and a fresh water washdown spigot.
The foldaway aft-facing transom seat is designed for use only when the engine is not running and the boat is not underway, due to the risk of injury from carbon monoxide or propellers.
An optional DC to AC power inverter powers the TVs without the generator running. It is intended for TV use only; larger loads will trip the breaker.
Standard canvas includes aft, front, and side curtains, and a canvas storage bag and dash cover. Optional camper canvas includes a camper top with boot, camper aft and front curtains, side curtains (Bimini & Camper), and a canvas storage bag. An optional cockpit cover is also available. Warnings emphasize the dangers of CO accumulation when enclosed with canvas and poor ventilation.
The manual includes comprehensive electrical schematics and wiring harness illustrations (Figs. 16.22.1 to 16.46.1) for the bilge DC wiring, cabin DC wiring, thruster wiring, windlass wiring, TV connections, generator, stereo, and MDP wiring (120VAC/12VDC and 220VAC/12VDC). These schematics are for technical reference and service technicians; owners are advised to seek professional assistance for electrical system work.
The standard entertainment system features a 12V AM/FM single CD & satellite radio receiver, remote MP3 port, amplifier, speakers (2 Cabin, 4 Cockpit, 2 transom), digital cockpit remote control, flat screen TV, DVD player, and a game system input port. An additional stereo remote is on the transom. An optional Premium Cockpit Sound System includes upgraded speakers, subwoofer, amplifier, and transom stereo remote. An optional removable TV with dedicated storage is available in the cockpit, and optional TVs with DVD players and game system ports are available in the V-Berth and Mid-Stateroom (Fig. 16.20.2).
The engine hatch is electronically actuated by a switch on the control station starboard switch panel. Magnetic switches on the starboard aft storage door and aft cockpit wet bar cabinet door prevent the hatch from being raised or lowered if they are not closed. Users are advised to ensure no objects interfere with the hatch before operation.
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