40 sedan bridge forum

[ZZ13]

Right now I'm having trouble "unclicking" the side mounts.

Can you post a picture. Maybe it's a replacement that's different or maybe someone added another screw.

 

[CaptRonn]

Can you post a picture. Maybe it's a replacement that's different or maybe someone added another screw.

It's the original. I'll have to scour over it again to see if there is a hidden screw. Sea Ray placed this is such a bastardized location, they obviously had no intent of anyone being able to replace one.

 

[FeLizDream]

Removing the coffee maker.

First of all, what genius at Sea Ray came up with the absurd way the coffee maker is mounted inside the cabinet? This is seriously ignorant.

I spent all afternoon trying to get the Black and Decker coffee maker out, no luck. I did get a screw out of one side ( a 1 and 1/2 inch wood screw, seriously?)

At this point it looks like I will have to take a dremel and cut the damn thing up piece by piece to remove it.

Every one have a different opinion, my wife love it and she uses it every morning for my coffe, so for me is perfectly fine and doesn’t take space.
Others removed it and use it as extra storage space, I will keep mine until it breaks

 

[On the Reel]

Anyone have any suggestions on spark plugs and gap?
I have the 340hp gas.
Also, what type of oil are the gas bangers using?

 

[Tigger]

HELP!... there we were minding our own business on the flybridge in the marina, when an alarm started out of nowhere... upon investigation it was coming from under the switch panel (see attached photo - the culprit is the circular piece of plastic called AI-430)... I managed to silence it by disconnecting it, but what is it????

 

[ZZ13]

HELP!... there we were minding our own business on the flybridge in the marina, when an alarm started out of nowhere... upon investigation it was coming from under the switch panel (see attached photo - the culprit is the circular piece of plastic called AI-430)... I managed to silence it by disconnecting it, but what is it????

It's the alarm connected to the System Monitor. If your System monitor is original the display may not be readable. It tells you why the alarm goes off. Often it's the high water bilge pump or the forward bilge pump in the cabin

 

[Drafter]

Anybody know what this switch does? It certainly is not a stop button for the port motor. The starboard stop button is blank. I'm guessing someone added a switch in a blank spot that was once labeled port stop?? Then....what's the icon on the switch? A depthfinder? Prior to yesterday, it did nothing. I noticed a female connector plugged into it with it's adjoining wire pulled out of it. I put a new female spade back on and plugged it back in. Now an electric motor of some sort kicks on when I switch it on in the engine room, but can't tell where it's coming from. Not a bilge pump. I was getting ready to leave the boat and didn't put too much time into investigating. I'll figure it out next weekend, just wondering if anyone knew?

 

[Drafter]

HELP!... there we were minding our own business on the flybridge in the marina, when an alarm started out of nowhere... upon investigation it was coming from under the switch panel (see attached photo - the culprit is the circular piece of plastic called AI-430)... I managed to silence it by disconnecting it, but what is it????

My system monitor had unplugged itself when the old zip tie holding the main harness up had failed. The previous owner had apparently failed to investigate or care. I was thrilled to see it work again once plugged back in.... Occasionally my siren/horn will go off if one of the bilge pumps kicks on to drain AC condensation from the bilge.

 

[Drafter]

I've been considering replacing my shift cables recently because my shifter was very hard to operate. Often times having to force it back into neutral, reverse whatever. I had nightmares of the "cable" snapping at just the wrong time. Took it apart yesterday and discovered the cause. I'm not sure who did this, but this certainly explains it! Got the shift rod "cable" straightened back out and re-mounted to the other side. Old sticky grease removed with a coating of lightweight lubricant. Shifts like butter now.

 

[TexasBryan]

New "Lifeproof" Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring installed this past weekend.

 

[cwiert]

Anybody know what this switch does? It certainly is not a stop button for the port motor. The starboard stop button is blank. I'm guessing someone added a switch in a blank spot that was once labeled port stop?? Then....what's the icon on the switch? A depthfinder? Prior to yesterday, it did nothing. I noticed a female connector plugged into it with it's adjoining wire pulled out of it. I put a new female spade back on and plugged it back in. Now an electric motor of some sort kicks on when I switch it on in the engine room, but can't tell where it's coming from. Not a bilge pump. I was getting ready to leave the boat and didn't put too much time into investigating. I'll figure it out next weekend, just wondering if anyone knew?

THat's very interesting and I'd be curious to know what it's for. That switch certainly looks like it has a depth finder icon on it, but I think that's means nothing since that was clearly added by the PO at some point. I have 2 blanks for the "emergency stop" spot. I thought all along that those "emergency stop" switches were for the gassers, but I guess not. Let us know what you find out. Maybe a secondary blower or fan of some sort?

 

[The crime scene]

Do you (or anyone else) have sun pads on the foredeck?... I’d like to have some idea of the size, location, mounting etc... of the way Sea Ray intended, so my canvas guy has some parameters from which to work?... if anyone can post or PM photos to me I’d really appreciate it. Thanks

I have the factory sun pads. I can take a pic for you and some measurements when I make it back down to the boat, which should be Thursday. The factory pads are three pieces that zip together and Velcro over the rails on the sun deck. I will snap a photo of all three pieces together and apart so your canvas guy can get the idea of what he is looking at. I take measurements also.

 

[TexasBryan]

My line 1 shore power breaker seems to be tripping more frequently then it used to. It's no big deal when we are on the boat, but I worry that it would trip sometime while we are not on-board and the refrigerator power would be lost for an extended period of time.

Is it possible for these breaker switches to get weaker over time? Does anyone have any information about replacing the breaker switch?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Bryan

 

[cwiert]

My line 1 shore power breaker seems to be tripping more frequently then it used to. It's no big deal when we are on the boat, but I worry that it would trip sometime while we are not on-board and the refrigerator power would be lost for an extended period of time.

Is it possible for these breaker switches to get weaker over time? Does anyone have any information about replacing the breaker switch?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Bryan

In the almost 3 years of owning this boat, my breaker has never tripped. I'd be more concerned with what is causing it to trip. I will tell you, however, that last year I started getting a "reverse polarity" light on the board. After some digging, I found out that the 2 shore power receptacles (in the aft trunk of the boat) were completely corroded/burnt and a mess. I replaced them both immediately. It might be worth taking a peak in there to see what's going on with the wiring of not only the switches, but the receptacles too. If it's like mine was, the problem will be obvious. It doesn't take much...usually a bad ground...for those things to go bad and start causing problems.
Good luck!

 

[TexasBryan]

Thank you John.
It tends to trip most often when we operate more than one appliance at a time. For example, if you have the stove on, and then start the microwave, the breaker will sometimes trip.

I have inspected the dock end of the shore power connection and found no issues. I'll take a close look at the boat end of the connection this weekend.

 

[ggiametta]

Has anyone tried to repack leaking Rudder Glands and if so, how did you get to them? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[cwiert]

Has anyone tried to repack leaking Rudder Glands and if so, how did you get to them? Any help would be appreciated.

Yes. I did mine 2 years ago. I remember it being a pretty easy and straightforward job, but access is tough. I did mine in the water and it wasn't an issue at all. I'm pretty tall with long arms, so that certainly helped. I also removed the 4 batteries so I could get better access. Even with that, I remember getting lots of scrapes and bruises on my stomach and back from trying to finagle my way back there in order to reach them. You need a couple pretty big wrenches, so make sure you have the right tools before you begin.

 

[ggiametta]

Thank you John, did they actually need the packing ar just tightened down? I’ve read both have been done to accomplish it.

 

[ZZ13]

Thank you John, did they actually need the packing ar just tightened down? I’ve read both have been done to accomplish it.

Since you are going to be in there, go ahead and take the time to repack if you think it's never been done. I did mine when I bought the boat a little over 4 years ago. Mostly just mush was left. I did not take the time to dig out the old stuff, since there was enough room in the nut to add two full rings to each side. Somewhere back in this thread I posted my work. Good news is the amount of water leaking in is insignificant while you have the nut lifted up.

 

[cwiert]

Thank you John, did they actually need the packing ar just tightened down? I’ve read both have been done to accomplish it.

I had the same experience as Bill. There was really nothing left to dig out. I think all the old stuff disintegrated over time.