I just purchased a 2003 Sundancer...

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08-24-2021 03:41 AM
I just purchased a 2003 Sundancer 360. The Systems Monitor readout is very difficult to read because of moisture under the glass. Can this be repaired or do I need to replace it? Thanks.
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08-24-2021 01:24 PM
Good luck w/ your new boat.
The systems monitor is made from Unobtainium.
https://images.boattrader.com/resize/1/92/42/269242_20210804161320381_8_LARGE.jpg
The display is potted in epoxy and is impossible to repair.
It might be possible to dry out the rear of the glass. I have had luck using the internal illumination, covered w/ a loose towel, allowing days to elapse on different "sealed" glass instruments.
There are several aftermarket solutions that are superior to that system.

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08-29-2021 05:31 AM
Gently purge the gauge with Nitrogen by spraying onto the bottom hole.
Go slow and and DO NOT FREEZE the gauge. The spray will purge the moisture out but will take a little time to prevent the gauge from getting too cold. Keep periodically spraying while NOT removing the tube.
SEAL the holes after. I sealed the holes in mine with hot glue.
PS, If you can get your hands on Nitrogen, use that but this works also
https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-Super-Spray-Aerosol/dp/B0047Y9DKS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1MQ7OJLJBZMZ5&dchild=1&keywords=liquid+nitrogen+spray&qid=1630240042&s=industrial&sprefix=liquid+nitro%2Cindustrial%2C169&sr=1-4
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08-29-2021 07:07 AM
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08-29-2021 06:14 PM
My prior reply shows that System Monitor, behind the steering wheel, at the 10 o'clock position.
As was stated, the System Monitor is potted in epoxy, so the drilling (as for a gauge) is not applicable.

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08-30-2021 03:34 AM

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08-30-2021 05:48 AM
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08-30-2021 05:54 AM
That System Monitor image you provided appears to be from a newer boat.

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08-30-2021 07:02 AM
However it still works on the potted ones at the inside is hollow. I just drill from the sides in that style.

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08-30-2021 07:05 AM
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08-30-2021 07:40 AM
This System Monitor is fully potted in epoxy.

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08-30-2021 08:45 AM

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08-30-2021 10:34 AM
We run a Reverse Engineering Lab and are hired to acquire and dismantle just about anything. We use a 3D RF imaging array, thermal imaging and just plain smashing and cutting open things to document...
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08-30-2021 10:48 AM
My personal experience is that the System Monitor is fully potted in a hard / strong / brittle epoxy, as shown in this image.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51414233480_866fcb97b3_c.jpg

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08-30-2021 11:05 AM

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08-31-2021 08:36 AM

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09-06-2021 01:40 PM
