Calling all 360 DA owners

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Sea trial went well. There were a couple of USCG "no sail" items (anchor light out, stern light wrong color (blue LED)). There were a few larger issues that need repair: GPS inop (no input to plotter or Smartcraft speed), engine sync very sluggish to respond, Tides SureShield dripping while underway. Owner has agreed to all repairs. Here's a funny thing though; there was discussion between the owner, the hired Captain and the surveyor as to (initially) the purpose of this device and in the end (once it was agreed upon it was for winterization) its actual operation. I've read about the procedure for it's use (pump it up to open the drains, vent the pressure by lifting the ring to close the drains) but do you guys actually use this system for winterization? Does it work? Is it finicky? Most people in Tidewater don't winterize.

I am also some what intimidated by the amount of upkeep that a larger boat with twin propulsion units requires.
 

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Congrats! Yeah its a bit more for sure, but if you just map it out on what you need to do and keep a log of it it should be fairly painless. I have a engine guy that does a bunch for me that I just can't seem to fit in all those tight areas I used to be able to.
 
I have been using interstste group 27 starting batteries in my 360. I think they were but in new when I bought the boat in 2011. They have done well, but I think I'm going to replace them. What are others using? Starting? Deep cycle?
 
I went full Northstar AGM group 31's I'm OCD when it comes to batteries. 4 for the normal systems and 2 for the bow thruster under the cabin floor.

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Ctsearay said:
I went full Northstar AGM group 31's I'm OCD when it comes to batteries. 4 for the normal systems and 2 for the bow thruster under the cabin floor.

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Those batteries look like beasts! I'm OCD about a lot of things, but I haven't gotten OCD about spending that kind of coin for batteries...yet. We do have a Northstar plant here in Springfield.
 
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Nice! Yeah I like to have the least amount of issues when on the hook. We have a mooring in port and I like the extra level of security in the electrical system when were hanging on the hook.
 
Thanks, yeah it looks huge but its only a 24 Samsung. I only bring it out when we are watching it. I store it with the slim locker next to the Circuit Panels. We made a slip case for it using two spongy soft bath mats and sewing them together. I'll grab pics the next time I'm aboard. It really wedges in there perfectly and won't bound around.
 
I got the berth tv replaced this weekend. I'm very happy with it. I mounted a 19" Samsung. I didn't put a hinge on this opening.



 
WOW Looks great Jeff! Nice job
 
So I'm hoping to close on my 360DA on Friday. I've got many questions of course. One of the first things I want to do is spend the night on the hook and most likely shut the generator down. Since I don't know exactly the state of the batteries, I'm wondering what's the best way to test my scenario. Most likely trying this situation tied up to a dock, in case the whole system drains.

What kind of discharge load would be on the house batteries? (for that matter, which bank is the house batteries?) I don't think there is an inverter aboard, this seems like a fairly stock 360, with TV and LED lighting upgrades.

Like I said, I've got a lot to learn!
 
Dave....congrats on new boat. You have answered your own question....really depends on condition of battery's. A lot of the house stuff run off the port bank. I'm not 100% sure, but I think the fridge and freezer run off port bank also.
 
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Dave....congrats on new boat. You have answered your own question....really depends on condition of battery's. A lot of the house stuff run off the port bank. I'm not 100% sure, but I think the fridge and freezer run off port bank also.
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I think your correct Jeff, but I can't say for sure. Just pop off the battery leads and find out what still has power, rather than letting them run dead and finding out this way its less impact on the battery life and status.

Friday? Boy that's like DAYS away lol! Keep your fingers crossed, as it gets closer the more you will say yeah its fine, I'll take care of that its ok. LOL Good luck Dave let us know how you make out. We will be rooting for you.
 
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Friday? Boy that's like DAYS away lol! Keep your fingers crossed, as it gets closer the more you will say yeah its fine, I'll take care of that its ok. LOL Good luck Dave let us know how you make out. We will be rooting for you.
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Yeah, I know what you mean, of all the hits on the survey (mostly minor), I'm willing to accept almost all of them short of the leaking shaft seal.

There was an issue that I was told has been repaired (third hand, thru the broker), was no GPS input to the chart plotter / radar and speed to the smartcraft. Since the systems we operated by a hired captain and the surveyor, is it possible it was operator error? My broker seemed to think it was due to the wrong NT+ card in the chart plotter, but in my mind I would think the GPS should provide positioning / speed data even if the chart was incorrect.
 
The first boat I bought was a Catalina 30 sailboat. I was a complete noob to boat ownership and boat purchasing and like a sheep to the shearer, rushed forward with no realization of anything. I bought the boat in San Diego and was sailing north to Long Beach the next morning. Fired up the engine while still on shore power and left the brokers dock headed to a fuel dock to fill the (12 gallon!) tank. The fuel dock was closed so I was preparing to leave when I discovered ALL batteries were dead. Luckily I was able to walk the boat down the pier and plug the shore power in to get a little juice to turn the motor over. The next stop was Mission Bay marina to buy at least ONE battery. Lesson learned, trying not to repeat.

So I'll be disconnecting the starboard bank, just the info I was looking for. Thanks!
 
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WOW yeah sounds like the Catalina was a bad experience.

My 360 was on land for 2 years with no canvas and not wrapped. Heck it went through hurricane Sandy like that, just sat there neglected the poor thing. I started at the bottom also, my main things I had to address was new prop shafts, dripless's and stuffing boxes. I had to have them done / allotted for, for the most part it was one of those "as is" sales with very little help. But I figured I could take care of everything else while she was floating. I had it surveyed by one guy and captained by another for the return trip home the first trip on her in 2 years it was nerve racking to say the least.
 
Just closed on my 360DA! Laying in the forward berth as I type this, gale force winds are keeping me in the slip.... Boo! Maybe tomorrow the winds will drop a touch so I can get out on the Chesapeake.... Yay! I'll post a pic or two once I remember my photobucket login (cuz I know it's not real unless there's pictures.
 
Yes!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!
 
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