Sea Ray 38 Sundancer Quick setup guide

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38 Sundancer

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38 Su n d a n c e r Sp e c i f i c in f o r m a t i o n ma n u a l
Ta b l e o f Co n T e n T s
1. Load Capacity..........................................................1
2. Passenger Locations ...............................................1
3. Safety Label Locations ............................................2
4. Basic Boat Dimensions and Clearances ................. 4
5. Function and Location of Through-Hull Cutouts ...... 5
6. Control Station Layout .............................................6
7. Deck Layout ............................................................. 8
8. Cleats..................................................................... 10
9. Navigation and Anchor Lights................................10
10. Bilge Layout .........................................................11
11. Fuel System, Gasoline......................................... 13
12. Recommended Batteries ..................................... 13
13. Fire Extinguishing System ...................................14
14. Entertainment Centers.........................................14
A. TV Signal Selector .......................................... 14
B. Dockside Television Hookup ........................... 14
C. Entertainment Center ..................................... 14
15. Canvas.................................................................15
16. Electrical Schematic ............................................ 15
Information in this publication is based upon the latest product specifications available at printing. Sea Ray®
Boats, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in the colors, equipment, specifications,
materials and prices of all models, or to discontinue models. Should changes in production models be made, Sea
Ray® is not obligated to make similar changes or modifications to models sold prior to the date of such changes.
Owner’s Manual
38 Sundancer
Printed in the U.S.A. November 2007
© Sea Ray Boats, Inc. • A Brunswick Company
Sea Ray Boats, Inc. 2600 Sea Ray Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37914
For information call 1-800-SRBOATS or fax [phone]
Internet Address: http://www.searay.com
Note: Not all accessories shown in pictures or described herein are
standard equipment or even available as options.
Options and features are subject to change without notice.
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Bu i l d e r ’Spl a t e (i n t e r n a t i o n a l )
(fi g . 1.1)
BOAT MANUFACTURER
MFR’S MODEL
DESIGNATION
MAXIMUM LOAD
CAPACITY
MAXIMUM NUMBER
OF PASSENGERS
1. lo a d Ca p a C i T y
Refer to the General Information Manual for a
detailed explanation of Load Capacity.
Never carry more weight or passengers than indicated
on the certification plate, regardless of weather or
water conditions.
The boat can capsize, swamp or sink.
! DANGER
pa S S e n g e r lo c a t i o n S
(fi g . 1.2)
Rotating propellers can injure or kill you.
Shut off engine when persons are in water near
boat, or on swim platform or ladder.
!DANGER
Rear facing transom seats MUST NOT be used while
engine is running or boat is moving.
! WARNING
2. pa s s e n g e r lo C a T i o n s
Refer to the General Information Manual for a
detailed explanation of Passenger Locations.
Boat motion can be erratic.
You can fall overboard or be injured by hitting
something in or on the boat.
All persons must be in cockpit area or cabin and be
prepared for sudden boat movement.
Use front or bow deck area only during anchoring,
mooring or emergencies.
! WARNING
Wet decks are slippery.
You can be seriously injured if you slip and fall.
Wear slip resistant footwear secured to your feet and
hold on to rails or boat structure.
! WARNING
WORKING DECK
(DECK AREA INTENDED FOR OCCUPATION
DURING ANCHORING, MOORING AND
EMERGENCY OPERATION ONLY)
ACCOMMODATION DECK
(DECK AREA INTENDED FOR OCCUPATION
DURING NORMAL OPERATION)
DO NOT WALK ON THIS AREA
DECK HATCH
(ALSO EMERGENCY
EXIT)
!KEEP OFF
HATCH

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3. sa f e T y la b e l lo C a T i o n s
Sa f e t y la B e l lo c a t i o n S
(fi g . 2.1)
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sa f e T y la b e l lo C a T i o n s (Co n T i n u e d )
Sa f e t y la B e l lo c a t i o n S , ca B i n
(fi g . 3.1)
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THIS TAG LOCATED ON BLOCK HEATER,
GENERATOR CONVERTER, MAIN BATTERY
CHARGER/CONVERTER, BATTERY
EQUALIZERS & ALL A/C JUNCTION BOXES
Sa f e t y la B e l lo c a t i o n S , He l m
(fi g . 3.2)
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4. ba s i C bo a T di m e n s i o n s a n d Cl e a r a n C e s
Bo a t di m e n S i o n S a n d cl e a r a n c e S
(fi g . 4.1)
(A) Overall Length
With Std. Swim Platform......... 39ft. 0in. 11.89 m
(B) Beam (Width)........................... 12ft. 6in. 3.81 m
(C) Draft......................................... 37in.* 97 cm*
* MINIMUM WATER DEPTH TO PREVENT RUNNING AGROUND
Dry Weight..................................... 19,393 lbs. 8,797 kg.
Fuel Capacity................................. 250 gal. 946.4 liters
Usable Fuel ................................... 225 gal. 851.7 liters
Water Capacity .............................. 55 gal. 208.2 liters
Holding Tank .................................. 35 gal. 132.5 liters
Dead Rise...................................... 21°
38 Sundancer®SpecificationS HeigHt dimenSionS
(D) Keel to Top of Mast Light ................. 14ft. 5in. 4.39 m
(E) Waterline to Top of Mast Light.......... 11ft. 11in. 3.63 m
(F) Waterline to Top of Radar................. 11ft. 2in. 3.40 m
(G) Waterline to Top of Windshield ........ 8ft. 5in. 2.57 m
(C) 37”
(97 cm)
(A) 39' 0” (11.89 m)
WATERLINE
(B) BEAM
12’ 6” (3.81 M)
KEEL
(E) 11’ 11” (3.63 m)
(F) 11’ 2” (3.40 m)
(G) 8’ 5” (2.57 m)
(D) 14’ 5” (4.39 m)

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5. fu n C T i o n a n d lo C a T i o n o f Th r o u g h -hu l l Cu T o u T s
St a r B o a r d tH r o u g H -Hu l l cu t o u t S
(fi g . 5.1)
po r t tH r o u g H -Hu l l cu t o u t S
(fi g . 5.2)
Bi l g e tH r o u g H -Hu l l cu t o u t S
(fi g . 5.3)
tr a n S o m tH r o u g H -Hu l l cu t o u t S
(fi g . 5.4)
ENGINE HATCH
DRAIN
GARBOARD DRAIN
ENGINE RAW
WATER (OPT)
ENGINE HATCH
DRAIN
ENGINE
EXHAUST
ENGINE
EXHAUST
BILGE PUMP
DRAINS
ROPE LOCKER
HATCH DRAIN
STBD FUEL
TANK VENT
CABIN ENTRY
STEP DRAIN
WATER TANK
VENT
WASTE
DISCHARGE
(OPT)
ROPE LOCKER
DRAIN
GENERATOR
EXHAUST
GENERATOR
EXHAUST
STBD
RUDDER
STBD SHAFT
LOG TUBE
PORT SHAFT
LOG TUBE
ROPE LOCKER
DRAIN
PORT FUEL
TANK VENT
MANUAL BILGE
PUMP VENT (OPT)
FUEL TANK
VENT
POWER
VENT
PORT ENGINE
EXHAUST
PORT
RUDDER
GENERATOR
RAW WATER
STBD ENGINE
EXHAUST
A/C PICKUP
TRANSDUCER
(OPT)
ZINC PLATE

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X1000 0
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co n t r o l St a t i o n
(fi g . 6.1)
SEA RAY NAVIGATOR
MOUSE CONTROLS (OPT)
SHIFT CONTROLS
SMARTCRAFT
SYSTEM VIEW
THROTTLE
CONTROLS
RADAR/CHART
PLOTTER PANEL
TRIM TABS
CONTROLS
GLOVE BOX
STEREO
REMOTE
AUTO PILOT
(OPT)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
COMPASS SWITCH PANEL
6. Co n T r o l sT a T i o n la y o u T
BOW THRUSTER
CONTROL (OPT)
ACCESS DOOR (CONTROL
STATION FUSES, BREAKERS &
COMPONENT BOARDS
in S t r u m e n t pa n e l
(fi g . 6.2)
OPTIONAL
NAVIGATION
ELECTRONICS
PORT
TACH
PORT
QUAD
GAUGE*
WATER
TEMP
VOLT
STBD
QUAD
GAUGE*
STBD
TACH
F/ C
00
PSI/kP
280
250
175
100
100
80
60
18
14
12
10
E
F
1/2
0
40
80
140
420
OIL
PRESSURE
FUEL
*