350 Express Cruiser

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I added a 12V outlet in the corner by the dining table. Also, I wired the phone line over as well as my wife and I were attending graduate school at the time (20 years ago now) and we used dial-up from the boat. The ethernet port was added later for the wifi booster, now abandoned.
 
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At some point in my ownership tenure, the zincs started burning off the boat at a highly accelerated rate. This is caused by an issue with leakage of AC power to ground. Unfortunately, it is not necessarily your boat that is causing the problem as all boats in a marina are connected by the grounding wire. It wasn't my boat, but I added a galvanic isolator to stop the zinc depletion. This is located below the electrical panel behind the icemaker.
 
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Nice stainless steel faucet in the galley. I used the original white cutting board. When it got too cut up, I made a replacement out of grey HDPE. Smarter this time, I kept a small cutting board in the cupboard you see. The grey is a much better match to the counter than the original. If you don't have this, I highly recommend making one as it significantly increases counter space while in place.
 
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I am bit surprised, but I found that the original Carlingswitch soft spot switches are apparently still available (might have to make a pretty significant order from a distributor though.) I got tired of replacing them, then got tired of replacing the bulbs in them (not easy,) so if finally replaced the bulbs with small PCBs with surface mount LEDs and current limiting resistors. They are significantly under-driven, so they will never burn out. I know this is not a project for everyone.
 
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Very early in our boating career, my wife accidentally fell off while going forward to put down the fenders. It was as we were pulling into the marina, so no danger, but plenty of embarrassment. I added these grab rails on the top of the windshield to prevent recurrence. Sea Ray did something similar a couple of model years later.
 
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The flag mount is simply a 45 degree liferail mount that I ground down slightly on the back to better match the profile of the boat. Easy-peasy.
 
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The original chrome plated plastic horns were replaced with drop in stainless steel versions from West Marine. I think there were paper labels on the back covering some holes that I pealed and replaced with glued on round plastic plugs.
 
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The original plastic power and cable/phone inlets were replaced with stainless versions from Marinco. Direct replacement.
 
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The carpet set is out in this photo, but I had a guy make a teak table that mounts where the boarding ladder goes. Combined with a couple of compact folding chairs (originally paid $80 each at a boating store 25 years ago, now $10 at Walmart) I could seat two couples for dining at the dock. It stores neatly out of the way beside the captain's chair.
 
desertdave said:
Congratulations, Stewart, on your purchase of one of the best boats ever constructed. Even better that you have a 350 vs. the identical 370 of later years as you will be saving money on every haulout and bottom paint job for the duration of your ownership. The boat is the perfect size, both big and roomy enough to be very comfortable for a couple, but small enough to singlehand if necessary. I note your information shows V-drives, but you do have straight drives, with their better weight distribution and far easier service than the sister Sundancer boats (although we are absent the clutter catcher second berth below the cockpit, we are compensated by a much better helm layout.) Back in the day I did look at newer versions of the 370, but was unimpressed by the increased use of curved aesthetics in the cabin, which utterly destroyed the onboard storage capacity. In particular, changing the curtain divider in our boats with a hard wall with door to the forward V-berth completely ruined the airiness of of the cabin you now enjoy.

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Dave, and I am a 27 year owner of a ‘90 350EC. Unfortunately, due to medical issues my wife is no longer able to physically share the boating experience with me, so I’ve just listed my treasure for sale. They say the happiest days of boat ownership is the day you buy and the day you sell. I can assure you that this is not the case for me, I am quite depressed having to do this.

I saw your post about a month ago, and as I have been preparing the boat for it’s next custodian (read cleaning the heck out of her, fixing a few things I hadn’t got around to, and removing years of accumulated stuff,) I’ve documented a number of improvements I’ve made over the years. Due to several of these being implemented many years ago, I cannot assure you that the items I used are still available, but the ideas are certainly suitable for your adoption.

You will enjoy her. Again, a true bright spot in Sport Yacht history.

P.S. I scanned the owner's manual before leaving it on the boat for the next owner, if you need a copy just message me with your email.
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Wow! I love your photos your boat looks really nice. I have an aft cabin and my engines are in backwards which makes me think I have v-drives. I was thinking that straight shafts applications would have the engines places further forward like you mentioned no aft cabin. I would love to have a copy of the owners manual I've searched on the net but haven't had any luck finding a copy. I'm sorry to hear about you selling it does sound like you've had many years of good luck and fun experiences.

My email is jolymon45@gmail.com I'd love to have a copy of the manual thanks so much
 
Manual is sent. If you have an aft cabin, then you have the Sundancer model, not the Express Cruiser. Still a great boat, I'm sure you will get much pleasure from using it.
 
desertdave said:
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This is a major improvement. I found a TV/DVD that barely fit in the cabinet where the TV is located (once I installed a recessed power outlet.) I built a mount using part of a TV wall mount, laminated particle board (like all the stuff in the boat) and a couple of ball bearing drawer slides. It swivels so you can watch it in bed, or from the dining table. I divided off the locker space to give additional storage space. Certainly one of the most clever things I did.
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I need to try this
 
desertdave said:
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The carpet set is out in this photo, but I had a guy make a teak table that mounts where the boarding ladder goes. Combined with a couple of compact folding chairs (originally paid $80 each at a boating store 25 years ago, now $10 at Walmart) I could seat two couples for dining at the dock. It stores neatly out of the way beside the captain's chair.
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I love the stuff you have done and this table is pretty cool, one question for you do you have pictures of how it stores but the captains chair?

I would also like a copy of the manual if you don’t mind. My email is
ultimate-design@comcast.net

Thanks
Ed
 
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Krazzeeddie said:
one question for you do you have pictures of how it stores but the captains chair?
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There is just a small gap between the captains chair and the starboard side, under the vinyl padded gunwale. I made a canvas cover for the table (the leg folds) and the table just barely slips in there laying on the floor. You can just see the end of it in this photo.
 
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There is just a small gap between the captains chair and the starboard side, under the vinyl padded gunwale. I made a canvas cover for the table (the leg folds) and the table just barely slips in there laying on the floor. You can just see the end of it in this photo.
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That’s pretty slick, we have the Sundancer so we have the ice maker there but it gives me ideas. Thanks.

Also I like your main gauge cover do you have any details or more pictures on how you made that?

Ed
 
Krazzeeddie said:
That’s pretty slick, we have the Sundancer so we have the ice maker there but it gives me ideas. Thanks.

Also I like your main gauge cover do you have any details or more pictures on how you made that?

Ed
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I like the gauge cover also. I have the exact colors. Guess mine is the sundancer we also have a ice maker/sink in this area.
 
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