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We are tossing around the idea of adding a washer/dryer next season. For anyone who has one, a few questions:
  • where is the electrical box installed (exactly)? I'm guessing the wiring is there, I just need to find the ends;
  • where does it drain? I'm thinking I might be able to connect to the galley sink drain, which goes directly overboard;
  • is it vented to the outside? if so, tie into an existing vent or a separate (new to me) one?
  • anything we should watch out for or consider on this project?
If you have any pictures, it would be most helpful - can PM me or post them here.

Thanks
 
Tomco said:
We are tossing around the idea of adding a washer/dryer next season. For anyone who has one, a few questions:
  • where is the electrical box installed (exactly)? I'm guessing the wiring is there, I just need to find the ends;
  • where does it drain? I'm thinking I might be able to connect to the galley sink drain, which goes directly overboard;
  • is it vented to the outside? if so, tie into an existing vent or a separate (new to me) one?
  • anything we should watch out for or consider on this project?
If you have any pictures, it would be most helpful - can PM me or post them here.

Thanks
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On our 44DB there was just a 110volt dual outlet on the bulkhead behind and to starboard of the machine under the stairs to the galley. The unit was plumbed to its own thru hull fitting aft of the galley. It had its own vent as well to starboard aft of the galley. I love our stacked unit in the 506 as they are apartment sized and will do a decent load. The combo unit on the 44DB was ok for a few rags and maybe small loads of clothes but no use at all for linens. I often thought I would remove it from the boat to make room for more storage actually.
Carpe Diem
 
RBB said:
Does anyone know if the panels on-the aft deck ceiling pull down?
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Yes, that’s true. They do use those Christmas tree style fasteners. Use a wide paint scraper or similar to lever it away.

Had to remove mine when it filled with water that was leaking from the flybridge table base mount screws. Lesson learnt ..!
 
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AEO said:
Yes, that’s true. They do use those Christmas tree style fasteners. Use a wide paint scraper or similar to lever it away.

Had to remove mine when it filled with water that was leaking from the flybridge table base mount screws. Lesson learnt ..!
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What do you get access to once removed?
 
RBB said:
I am mounting a camera on the ceiling and running the wiring.
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I did too. Thought about it but never tried removing the panel when I installed a camera and a rear flood light. Probably would have made my life easier. :(. Snap a pic once you get it off. Curious how much access you get in there.
 
I never removed that panel but removed the aft white nav light and could see up inside. Shouldn’t bee to difficult to run cables in that space
 
Irie308 said:
What do you get access to once removed?
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It was a few years ago and didn’t pay as much attention as I should’ve but seem to remember good access to the wiring inside of the ceiling area.
 
Carpediem44DB said:
On our 44DB there was just a 110volt dual outlet on the bulkhead behind and to starboard of the machine under the stairs to the galley. The unit was plumbed to its own thru hull fitting aft of the galley. It had its own vent as well to starboard aft of the galley. I love our stacked unit in the 506 as they are apartment sized and will do a decent load. The combo unit on the 44DB was ok for a few rags and maybe small loads of clothes but no use at all for linens. I often thought I would remove it from the boat to make room for more storage actually.
Carpe Diem
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Mine was delivered with the Washer/Dryer Combo installed. Been struggling with a similar dilemma remove it and add some refrigeration or leave it.

I’ll probably leave it as it does come in handy for long stays and for washing the Sunbrella covers.

As for the comment regarding efficiency, the standard size combo delivered in our 44DB has a similar wash load weight spec as the combo we have at home which we have no problems with.
 
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AEO said:
Mine was delivered with the Washer/Dryer Combo installed. Been struggling with a similar dilemma remove it and add some refrigeration or leave it.

I’ll probably leave it as it does come in handy for long stays and for washing the Sunbrella covers.

As for the comment regarding efficiency, the standard size combo delivered in our 44DB has a similar wash load weight spec as the combo we have at home which we have no problems with.
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Is it the Splendide brand you have on your boat?
 
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Tomco said:
Is it the Splendide brand you have on your boat?
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Yes. (edited) Had a Candy in my last boat - was a similar size and worked well too.
 
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Mark.60 said:
Sad day today, hauled out for winter.when I saw the boat on stands I could see the scum line and I will be shopping for 300 lbs of lead over the winter.
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Could be worse.. As Forrest Gump famously said, hauling out is like a box of chocolates…
 
Mark.60 said:
Sad day today, hauled out for winter.when I saw the boat on stands I could see the scum line and I will be shopping for 300 lbs of lead over the winter.
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I just added 12 bars @26.2lbs ea 315lbs lead and I am going to add 3 more bars.
Your post makes me think of one good thing about California, longer boating season.
 
SeaNile said:
Any of you go from a similar sized SunDancer and regret the move? Looked at a 44DB and its incredible, but would we miss the "back yard" of the DA? We do a lot of anchoring with friends and most of that time is spent in the back of the boat, often with 10+ people hanging out back there as the kids swim. I know thats not possible with the DB but the rest of the boat is just perfect, incredible layout, more sleeping areas and the bridge. Always loved bridge boats.

All of that said, the 50/52DA looks interesting.....
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Yes. We went from a 320DA to a 400DB. We love the sedan bridge but you’ve nailed the one shortcoming. Lack of open cockpit space for anchoring out. Doesn’t make us regret our purchase, but it is something we miss. There’s no perfect boat for everything, so you make choices. We love not being “in the cave” though!
 
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