47 Sedan Bridge Question

SharonTrask

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Mar 18, 2019
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2008 SeaRay sedan bridge with Cummins Diesels
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Twin Cummins Diesels
Hello- can anyone tell me if any of the couches or the crescent dinette in the salon make into another berth/ bed in the 47 DB?
 
Table lowers, cushions lay on top turning this into a curved sleeping area.

Doesn’t work well. Would not count it being usable unless the table mounting has been redone with a different approach.
 
Table lowers, cushions lay on top turning this into a curved sleeping area.

Doesn’t work well. Would not count it being usable unless the table mounting has been redone with a different approach.
Ok, thanks- are the cushions a special order do you know, or is it a standard offering. It being a crescent, I can imagine the fit and comfort isn’t ideal, but in a pinch workable
 
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Ok, thanks- are the cushions a special order do you know, or is it a standard offering. It being a crescent, I can imagine the fit and comfort isn’t ideal, but in a pinch workable

My understanding is the pads were an option but, all the 47 SBs I looked at included the pads. As FootballFan said, not ideal for a guest staying for any length of time but will work in a pinch. Makes a great movie night lounge area.
 
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My understanding is the pads were an option but, all the 47 SBs I looked at included the pads. As FootballFan said, not ideal for a guest staying for any length of time but will work in a pinch. Makes a great movie night lounge area.
Thanks, yeah definitely not a temperpedic, but popcorn and a movie sounds good, thanks!
 
Not about the comfort.

The original design of the table there are 3 very small tabs which are the anchors in the very middle of the table that attach the bottom of the table to the vertical post.

Put someone more than 70 to 80 pounds on there, the tabs start snapping off.

Works reasonable as a tv lounge, spent a lot of time on it. Just be careful to not put any weight on the cushions.

I love the 47DB. This is the only negative experience with the boat, but this is very poor design.

I wound up changing the leg out and changing the design.
 
Not about the comfort.

The original design of the table there are 3 very small tabs which are the anchors in the very middle of the table that attach the bottom of the table to the vertical post.

Put someone more than 70 to 80 pounds on there, the tabs start snapping off.

Works reasonable as a tv lounge, spent a lot of time on it. Just be careful to not put any weight on the cushions.

I love the 47DB. This is the only negative experience with the boat, but this is very poor design.

I wound up changing the leg out and changing the design.
Thanks for all of this feedback
 
Can't take any new pictures, no longer have a 47DB.

Will try to explain the issue as best I can.

This is a crude drawing of how the table was implemented from the factory. Imagine the table top is removed, the post is in place and you are leaning over directly looking down at the top of the tube.
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You see the circle of the tube, then on the inside of the tube there are 3 tabs (approx. 1/8 thick) welded to the inside of the tube. The table is centered over the tube and 3 small #8 or so machine screws go upwards through the tabs into the bottom of the table top.

If the table top was a couple of feet wide, with no load, would be fine. This table top is heavy and probably 5-6 foot wide. When any pressure is applied towards the end of the table, the leverage pulling against these tabs is significant. When one end is pressed down, all of the load is transferred to the weld of that tab.

Additionally, when the table is folded over, the weight of the table is no longer centered and balanced on the tube, the load shifts to a single tab.

Before we purchased a 47DB I probably climbed on 7 or 8 different 47's across the country. They all had a wobbly table.

The solution path I went down was to change the base. I purchased a new post with a top similar to the one below.

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This provided a substantial amount of base mounting plate to table bottom contact - with lateral support. I did make the choice to go with a larger plate on top of the post for more support and give up folding the table. I could have gone with a smaller top plate and kept the folding, but folding was not important to us.

Used the same table top, mounted it on the plate and was done.

Rock solid from then on. I still have the ability to raise and lower, using the pads discussed below. Never had any issues after the change.

Hope this helps,
 
Can't take any new pictures, no longer have a 47DB.

Will try to explain the issue as best I can.

This is a crude drawing of how the table was implemented from the factory. Imagine the table top is removed, the post is in place and you are leaning over directly looking down at the top of the tube.View attachment 66718
You see the circle of the tube, then on the inside of the tube there are 3 tabs (approx. 1/8 thick) welded to the inside of the tube. The table is centered over the tube and 3 small #8 or so machine screws go upwards through the tabs into the bottom of the table top.

If the table top was a couple of feet wide, with no load, would be fine. This table top is heavy and probably 5-6 foot wide. When any pressure is applied towards the end of the table, the leverage pulling against these tabs is significant. When one end is pressed down, all of the load is transferred to the weld of that tab.

Additionally, when the table is folded over, the weight of the table is no longer centered and balanced on the tube, the load shifts to a single tab.

Before we purchased a 47DB I probably climbed on 7 or 8 different 47's across the country. They all had a wobbly table.

The solution path I went down was to change the base. I purchased a new post with a top similar to the one below.

View attachment 66719
This provided a substantial amount of base mounting plate to table bottom contact - with lateral support. I did make the choice to go with a larger plate on top of the post for more support and give up folding the table. I could have gone with a smaller top plate and kept the folding, but folding was not important to us.

Used the same table top, mounted it on the plate and was done.

Rock solid from then on. I still have the ability to raise and lower, using the pads discussed below. Never had any issues after the change.

Hope this helps,

Very impressive. Thanks for taking the time to detail your upgrade. I will add this to my upgrade list.
 
As I recall, it's probably the only upgrade that screams change me. The 47DB is such a complete boat. Very few options - most everything was included in the base configuration.

Happy to assist. Let me know if you have any 47DB questions I can help with.
 
As I recall, it's probably the only upgrade that screams change me. The 47DB is such a complete boat. Very few options - most everything was included in the base configuration.

Happy to assist. Let me know if you have any 47DB questions I can help with.
Thank you so much for all of this detail on how you resolved this issue. Just curious, were you overall happy with you 47DB, and why did you get rid of it? We are under contract to purchase one and just curious on your satisfaction on the boat. Thank you again
 
We were very happy with the 47, sold it because we wanted a bigger boat.

Did a lot of research before we purchased it. The 47 is unique in layout, galley aft, full beam master. The allocation of space fit our requirements at that time very well, we did not need the 3rd stateroom.

The boat also included in the standard model most of what was considered upgrades on other models. Rode well, had less bow rise than a of boats.

Have found over the years people tend to really love the 47 or not like at all based on the layout of the interior.
 
We were very happy with the 47, sold it because we wanted a bigger boat.

Did a lot of research before we purchased it. The 47 is unique in layout, galley aft, full beam master. The allocation of space fit our requirements at that time very well, we did not need the 3rd stateroom.

The boat also included in the standard model most of what was considered upgrades on other models. Rode well, had less bow rise than a of boats.

Have found over the years people tend to really love the 47 or not like at all based on the layout of the interior.
Thank you so much- we are flying down this weekend to view one. We have been looking for a while and we love the layout with the galley aft/etc. We have a 36 DB now and have been very happy with it! Appreciate ALL of your feedback- thank you very much!
 
Thank you so much- we are flying down this weekend to view one. We have been looking for a while and we love the layout with the galley aft/etc. We have a 36 DB now and have been very happy with it! Appreciate ALL of your feedback- thank you very much!


Sharon, we purchased our boat about 5 months ago (and 2000 miles ago) and over all we are very pleased with the 47SB. The ceiling in the master in a bit low and oddly shaped but not a problem. The engine room is also a bit tight but everything is accessible. I will say I love the Cummins QSC 600s and the overall performance of the boat. As FootballFan said, it provides a great ride with a lower bow angle than my previous 420DB. Let me know if you have any questions during your survey process.
 
Sharon, we purchased our boat about 5 months ago (and 2000 miles ago) and over all we are very pleased with the 47SB. The ceiling in the master in a bit low and oddly shaped but not a problem. The engine room is also a bit tight but everything is accessible. I will say I love the Cummins QSC 600s and the overall performance of the boat. As FootballFan said, it provides a great ride with a lower bow angle than my previous 420DB. Let me know if you have any questions during your survey process.
Thank you, Keith! Wow, you've already enjoyed it tremendously with 2000 miles already! We are fans of Cummins as we have them now on our 36 DB. We are very excited for this new vessel and hope our great boat luck continues! My husband is always on top of the maintenance which is key! Thanks for the offer if we have any questions in the process!
 
Sharon, we purchased our boat about 5 months ago (and 2000 miles ago) and over all we are very pleased with the 47SB. The ceiling in the master in a bit low and oddly shaped but not a problem. The engine room is also a bit tight but everything is accessible. I will say I love the Cummins QSC 600s and the overall performance of the boat. As FootballFan said, it provides a great ride with a lower bow angle than my previous 420DB. Let me know if you have any questions during your survey process.

Keith, did your boat come from up North? Down the Mississippi?
 
Keith, did your boat come from up North? Down the Mississippi?

Bayport MN. I purchased Zack’s boat and moved it from MN to New Orleans. 1700 miles, 7 rivers and 42 locks. It was a great run.
 

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