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  1. Gary N

    Vacuum generator removal

    I would like to remove the Vacuflush vacuum generator and overhaul it during the winter months. It is positioned forward of the port fuel tank. It is in a tight space. Has anyone removed this item on a 380 AC? Is it preferable to remove only the part that contains the duck-bill valves and the...
  2. Gary N

    Steering problems - port rudder disconnected

    Hi All, I just picked up my new-to-me 380 AC from the brokerage and have traveled about 115 NM so far. Back in home port I was troubleshooting the autopilot so I looked in the transom area to find the rudder position indicator. I then discovered to my horror that the steering tie bar that is...
  3. Gary N

    How to get a diesel fuel sample from tank

    Anyone know whether it is possible to obtain a fuel sample from the fuel filler port of my 2000 380 AC? I have blocked Racors and want to find out how bad the fuel in the tanks is. Can a plastic pipe be lowered into the tank to reach the bottom so I can suck out the worst of it and send it to...
  4. Gary N

    engine room ladder

    I measured the drop on my 2000 Searay 380 AC from the salon floor down to the engine room floor. It is 46 inches. I am forced to step on appendages of the #2 engine to get into and out of the engine room, as there is no ladder. Not good. A large part of the salon floor hinges up to service the...
  5. Gary N

    Fixed hull extension trim device?

    Here is an unusual extension to a 2000 SeaRay 380AC with CAT 3126TAs. It is about 30 inches long fore-aft and it covers the width of the transom from the outboard extremities of both prop pockets. it is installed with a 9 degree down angle in relation to the keel. There are also fixed trim tabs...
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