That would be these battery boxes..

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.

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.

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

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Thank you Bill,

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

This is what the factory swim ladder looks like (If you can see it :) ) It slides out from under the platform and unfolds.

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.

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..

Well it was in a Baja, so that's understandable. This is a Sunsation. It would take much bigger waves to get the same beating as the Baja.....LOL....:D :D :D

Just bustin Ya Chris232...:)

Sweet ride K-planes n steering . Damn I miss mine more n more with this thread! :(

Thanks for showing a pic of the swim ladder.

I will have to call the guys and see what can be done.

I had no idea a swim ladder was an option.

Looks like a nice quality ladder though.

Again, I can't wait for summer!!!!!!!

Dave

Do you happen to have a pic of the aluminum battery holders?

Who knows maybe it will be a summer addition to the boat once I get her broken in.

Dave

Here are some closer shots of the ladder.

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3 :)

Damn things are leaking like a sieve too!!!

Just kidding Cap...You did a great job. :D

Beautiful boat Lucky!!

Well I butchered up this post Cap...I can't go back and edit it either.

I was trying to rib you on the tips and somehow screwed up...:o

No Worries Mate,

It looks like I have a few add ons for the summer time as projects.

Exhaust Tips, Mapping GPS and who knows what else.

I just wish I had it stored inside so I could go wax it about 10 times before she drops into the water.

Dave

No Worries Mate,

It looks like I have a few add ons for the summer time as projects.

Exhaust Tips, Mapping GPS and who knows what else.

I just wish I had it stored inside so I could go wax it about 10 times before she drops into the water.

Dave

Are they really leaking ?????? :(

So Lucky what did you find out about the swim ladder? Had you ordered it or not? If not, I remember someone posting the same yet figured out how to nicely install them since they're so difficult after the clam shell is complete....

That would of been me Reckless:) , I had installed it after getting it, and yes theres some tricks to doing it. I had Canadajeff's help on the project. Here is the complete post on that topic.
288 Sunsation swim ladder install

The swim ladder goes on before the top cap of the boat does! It has to to gain access to all four bolts. To install the ladder after requires some tricks for sure.

Also the ladder that Kan posted pics of works very well. My buddy has a stanless steel ladder that extends telescopic, and it binds up over age. Hard to put away, jams.

Hey Guys,

I have not had time to tackle this yet however, I am pretty certain no swim ladder based on option list and photos of my boat.

I will have to make sure to get Sunsation to install one for me though. Family boat has to have one or I am dead meat.

Thanks for all the input.

Counting the days till lauch! This is my first larger offshore and I am excited as all heck.

Dave

Nice boat there lucky, looks real good!

Hey Guys,

I had the Sunsation guys add the swim ladder. Somehow I had no idea it was an option.

MitcherT was there yesterday at the same time painting the matching MC numbers.

Now I just have to see if Beacon Cove can fit me in early and I can take her for a spin.

Dave