410 Sundancer/Express Cruiser and 400 Sundancer/Express Cruiser **Official Thread**

Cocktail Time said:

David, Aquamarine Deck is right here in Buford and I would recommend saving the cost of installation. Several of the Sea Ray guys on our dock have all had it installed and it looks great. Guy behind me installed hi in an afternoon with no issues. I ordered the cheap stuff for the swim platform and had it cut using a template. Came out fine but not as nice as the good stuff.

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dtfeld said:

http://clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/leaking-starboard-rudder.87967/#post-993163

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Strecker25 said:

sweet thanks. I don’t see the nut size in there and my giant Chinese harbor freight wrench wasn’t big enough, any idea what size yours was?

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Bop said:

I use a pipe wrench on mine. Works great.

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dtfeld said:

Harbor Freight. I have their jumbo 24" pipe wrench and a 24" adjustable wrench specifically for the boat...

https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-...renches/24-in-aluminum-pipe-wrench-63649.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/24-in...44.html?_br_psugg_q=24+inch+adjustable+wrench

If these don't get the job done, you need a cutting torch.

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Strecker25 said:

brand new store opened 3 minutes from
My house last month. Heading there tomorrow to buy some chinesium

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Stee6043 said:

Greetings, fellas. Have any of you guys replaced your hot water heater? Any tips on a drop-in replacement? I measured mine at 16” cubed but it seems the units being sold may include the flanges in the depth measurement?

Thanks in advance for any tips!

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Riptide III said:

I replaced mine with a larger capacity and relocated it between the transmissions. I also bent up a piece of aluminum diamond plate that sits on top of it making a nice step into engine room. The result is about 70lbs of weight more forward. The more forward I can move the boats c.g. the better the performance.

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Stee6043 said:

This sounds quite interesting. Any chance you have a photo or two? How big did you go?[/QUOTE
I will try to go to the boat today for heater info.

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knotonduty said:

After seeing all the pics now I want to install Sea Dek. But don’t want to spend the money haha. Got the old girl renamed. Now if the STBD engine would behave life would be good. Stayed the night on her at anchor sat night. Was a good time.
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Stee6043 said:

Use the cheap Amazon/eBay EVA foam. All-in for $200 +/-...

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Riptide III said:

I need another winter project like I need a hole in my head. Anyway, here it is.
I decided to make a jig that fit the shape of the arch. This was used to lay core material over in the correct shape.
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I then glassed and gelcote the core. This will be sanded smooth, flat spots rounded Andre gelcoted

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Glass applied to core.

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Part pulled off leading edge of arch attached to top not yet trimmed.

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Final shape to top.

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Top with external supports to stiffen it up for test fit on boat. More glass and core trim needs to be applied to the inside.

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test fit on boat. It will appear thicker after inside trim/stiffening core is applied. Final edge thickness should be about 1 1/4

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inside core being applied. I still have a long way to go. The outside still needs more sanding, shaping and gel cote.

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