40 sedan bridge forum

[SR400DB]

I have looked into it twice, once in 2004 and again in 2009. I could never justify the cost for the few times I feel one would help. I would also be concerned with one more hole in the bottom to cause issues.

[SR400DB]

I have looked into it twice, once in 2004 and again in 2009. I could never justify the cost for the few times I feel one would help. I would also be concerned with one more hole in the bottom to cause issues. Just my thoughts.

[Ray 40]

I had a bow thruster installed 2 years ago and am very happy with the results.

Our boats are very light in the bow and tend to move around in the wind.

I almost always back onto a slip as our hook-ups are in the stern - much easier to control the bow when it's following you in.
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My wife can step off the stern onto the dock and take a wrap on a dock cleat near the stern and I have complete control of the bow which she can leisurely tie down......... I can bring it in to her if necessary.

Of course a thruster isn't necessary.......unless it adds to your comfort and enjoyment.

[Caseclosed]

Ray what size thruster do you have and who did the install.I have received two price quotes so far with a $1500 dollar difference between the two for the same thruster.Thanks

[Ray 40]

Caseclosed,

I think it was 7 1/2" - the brand was Sidepower - the cost was a little over $12m. I have a lower helm so have control at both stations. I also opted for a wireless remote (fun...but not necessary).
It amazed me that the thruster was installed aft of the master stateroom bed -in the hatch covered compartment - easy access for future problems, etc,).

My thruster was bought from and installed by Tony at Performance Yachts on Lake Union in Seattle.

Happy to answer anymore questions.

Bud Goad

[Chung]

Mine came with the boat. Vetus 80 kgf

I use it all the time. It has it's own batteries and charger. 24v, two twelves in series. They are sort of in the way between the two engines

[Caseclosed]

Thanks guys

[Prosideus]

A lot of radio silence from our group recently. Since this is the first year owning our boat, curious what you are planning for winterizing.

My plans are leaving the boat in the water, and placing a single radiator heater in the lower section of the cabin, as well as plugging the ER vents and running a single xtreme 600 watt heater in the ER. May need to expand that to two. I also will be closing all the seacocks.

On the maintenance front, I plan to do an oil change before end of year. And, will be pulling the boat to replace the two main engine intake seacocks with ball valves. The original seacocks are very hard to turn, so much that I need to put channel locks on the the to get them to turn. I will also have a new transducer installed for my garmin 531s for the fisheye viewing.




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[Caseclosed]

Hi all I have a question regarding the holding tank capacity when I purchased the boat I was told it was 40 Gal.However the Sea Ray brochure lists the capacity at 28.Thanks

[roosevelt14]

I know on my 96' it is 28 gallons.....As a Winter project I plan on installing a 50 Gallon with all new hose.....

The 28 seams like it is always full!!