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Official 400EC thread
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h_gerry
Well-Known Member
- Jun 19, 2013
- 1,338
- Boat Info
- 400 Express Cruiser - 1994 with
Raymarine RL80C, Northstar 6000i GPS
Kohler 5E
- Engines
- 454 Mercruiser Inboards
Mine is NOT. It is something that i have been meaning to do as I find myself putting pillows on the seat to boost myself up.Is everyone's helm seat elevated about 3" higher than the port seat?
Can anyone provide close up pictures of the mount so I can get some ideas of what to use? (the mount, the slide base of the seat and the bolt ends inside the console would be great).
Figure it will be Starboard material cut into strips and bolted thru.
markrsimon
Active Member
Let me know if you (or anyone else), finds something 2x4-ish to use.. would prefer not to have to sandwich several layers of starboard together. My searches for composite lumber have not turned up much.
douglee25
Well-Known Member
I found this cushion which is actually awesome. I bought the 8 inch version and it works surprisingly well.
It's called Bolster Buddy and it's made in Texas.
https://www.bolsterbuddy.com/
It's called Bolster Buddy and it's made in Texas.
https://www.bolsterbuddy.com/
Eluther3
Active Member
- Mar 17, 2019
- 290
- Boat Info
- 1992 Searay 400 EC
- Engines
- Mercruiser
The previous owner raised the seat about six inches using bed risers. He reinstalled seat using extra long bolts going through the risers. Here's a pic of what it looked like.
Worked well, but the seat was too tall for my tastes, so I took them out.
Worked well, but the seat was too tall for my tastes, so I took them out.
Nick Hahn
Member
You can get 2x4 UHMW from McMaster Carr
https://www.mcmaster.com/uhmw-
polyethylene/thickness~2/width~4/length~24/
Other sizes also to meet your needs.
TALON
Active Member
- Sep 3, 2014
- 226
- Boat Info
- '95 400 Express Cruiser,
2003 C10X Caribe
- Engines
- Twin 454 Mercuisers,
15 HP Yamaha
TALON
Active Member
- Sep 3, 2014
- 226
- Boat Info
- '95 400 Express Cruiser,
2003 C10X Caribe
- Engines
- Twin 454 Mercuisers,
15 HP Yamaha
Yesterday I replaced the temporary carpet that I installed soon after we bought the boat with Corinthian Marine woven vinyl, "Aquaweave Evolution with AquaLoc". The color is called Flax. The color "Flax" picks up the gold piping in the seats. Install was pretty straightforward using the old carpet as templates. This new woven vinyl should last us, and the grandkids for many, many years to come.
Out with the old...
...new Aquaweave Evolution with AquaLoc woven vinyl.
Out with the old...
...new Aquaweave Evolution with AquaLoc woven vinyl.
h_gerry
Well-Known Member
- Jun 19, 2013
- 1,338
- Boat Info
- 400 Express Cruiser - 1994 with
Raymarine RL80C, Northstar 6000i GPS
Kohler 5E
- Engines
- 454 Mercruiser Inboards
Thanks!!My blocks are 3" T X 3" W X 12" L.
.heic)
Winter project, here I come......
h_gerry
Well-Known Member
- Jun 19, 2013
- 1,338
- Boat Info
- 400 Express Cruiser - 1994 with
Raymarine RL80C, Northstar 6000i GPS
Kohler 5E
- Engines
- 454 Mercruiser Inboards
Looks great!!Yesterday I replaced the temporary carpet that I installed soon after we bought the boat with Corinthian Marine woven vinyl, "Aquaweave Evolution with AquaLoc". The color is called Flax. The color "Flax" picks up the gold piping in the seats. Install was pretty straightforward using the old carpet as templates. This new woven vinyl should last us, and the grandkids for many, many years to come.
Out with the old...
...new Aquaweave Evolution with AquaLoc woven vinyl.
I take it you do not store much in front of the generator under that hatch.
When I had my carpet made I had them create a separate piece to cover the rear hatch over the generator as I am using it for storage of the bbq grill and other items that I need to get to. With the old carpet it was a PIA to roll up the entire carpet to get into the hatch.
markrsimon
Active Member
If you don't have the wrap around rear seating -- you'll notice in Talons picture above, that the rear bench seat also has risers/blocks - raising it up to the same height as the rear facing seats. We're planning on adding those blocks as well -- for two reasons. Same seating height which becomes apparent when using the table for dinner, and hopefully easier access to the generator hatch and cleaning. Stuff just seems to collect under that rear bench without any easy way to clean - without moving it completely out of the way.
h_gerry
Well-Known Member
- Jun 19, 2013
- 1,338
- Boat Info
- 400 Express Cruiser - 1994 with
Raymarine RL80C, Northstar 6000i GPS
Kohler 5E
- Engines
- 454 Mercruiser Inboards
I have the wrap-around seating, so trying to raise everything else will not be easy. Besides, I bring the table from the cabin up into the cockpit and use that. The height works.
I am just looking to lift the helm seat off of the base.
Eluther3
Active Member
- Mar 17, 2019
- 290
- Boat Info
- 1992 Searay 400 EC
- Engines
- Mercruiser
Yesterday I replaced the temporary carpet that I installed soon after we bought the boat with Corinthian Marine woven vinyl, "Aquaweave Evolution with AquaLoc". The color is called Flax. The color "Flax" picks up the gold piping in the seats. Install was pretty straightforward using the old carpet as templates. This new woven vinyl should last us, and the grandkids for many, many years to come.
Out with the old...
...new Aquaweave Evolution with AquaLoc woven vinyl.
Eluther3
Active Member
- Mar 17, 2019
- 290
- Boat Info
- 1992 Searay 400 EC
- Engines
- Mercruiser
I love it.
Eluther3
Active Member
- Mar 17, 2019
- 290
- Boat Info
- 1992 Searay 400 EC
- Engines
- Mercruiser
I took the plunge and upgraded the lock. Love it. Will post some pics.
Want to be just like Talon when I grow up!
Eluther3
Active Member
- Mar 17, 2019
- 290
- Boat Info
- 1992 Searay 400 EC
- Engines
- Mercruiser
Here is the finished product. Bought the marine finish.
My door is a little different that yours so I has to make a special cut to inset the strike. Used a grinder and a Dremel with a cutoff blade. Also had to grind off tabs inside the door.
My door is a little different that yours so I has to make a special cut to inset the strike. Used a grinder and a Dremel with a cutoff blade. Also had to grind off tabs inside the door.
waves-all-day
New Member
- Oct 6, 2018
- 10
- Boat Info
- 1994 400 Express Cruiser
- Engines
- Mercruiser 502s
Yesterday I replaced the temporary carpet that I installed soon after we bought the boat with Corinthian Marine woven vinyl, "Aquaweave Evolution with AquaLoc". The color is called Flax. The color "Flax" picks up the gold piping in the seats. Install was pretty straightforward using the old carpet as templates. This new woven vinyl should last us, and the grandkids for many, many years to come.
Out with the old...
...new Aquaweave Evolution with AquaLoc woven vinyl.
That looks great!
I just bought a sewing machine and plan to get my feet wet with the flooring. Are the aft bottom edges of your helm station and passenger station even with each other? I just made my templates and my port side station sits about 2 inches back from where the starboard station sits. I keep waffling on where to put the break in the flooring.
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TALON
Active Member
- Sep 3, 2014
- 226
- Boat Info
- '95 400 Express Cruiser,
2003 C10X Caribe
- Engines
- Twin 454 Mercuisers,
15 HP Yamaha
Thanks! I don't store anything in front on the generator, and I do agree with you about what a PITA it is to roll up the carpet. I'm going to cut my flooring around the hatch to the generator as well. If you have a picture, I'd love to see it.
TALON
Active Member
- Sep 3, 2014
- 226
- Boat Info
- '95 400 Express Cruiser,
2003 C10X Caribe
- Engines
- Twin 454 Mercuisers,
15 HP Yamaha
I too have the wrap around seating with the blocks.
TALON
Active Member
- Sep 3, 2014
- 226
- Boat Info
- '95 400 Express Cruiser,
2003 C10X Caribe
- Engines
- Twin 454 Mercuisers,
15 HP Yamaha
Looks great! I really enjoy not having to worry about having to have the keys with me when I go down to the boat.