Just got an opportunity to have a "helper" tomorrow.
Gonna remove/reseal the rubrail, rubrail screws and the hull to deck joint.
Starting aft, don't expect to get it all done in a day.
Thinking about removing the stainless first, then the rubrail then
1) cleaning it all up with the...
Rebuilt the entire head assembly, all seals, valve, duckbills etc during my 21 years of ownership of my 1983 10 Meter International.
I'm very familiar with the system and love it !
Plan on doing all of this pre-emptively on the 1996 450 DA, but have not gotten to it yet as everything still...
Hello All,
I have a dry head with a Grohe mixer valve and a flexible showerhead hose and an on/off valved showerhead.
The hose and hose-end have split - - -no viable way to repair - -time to replace just the (white) hose.
The showerhead fits the vertical tube nicely and shuts on/off to save...
On two occasions I've had to "swim the boat" to handle (1) a crabpot line and (2) a dinghy line.
This device would have made those chores far easier, quicker and with less strain:
https://oxsea.com/?fbclid=IwAR1p-AVb5KxLmBzE9DOAlXd1ZkDUNLFyzs9axAYhktB7AE0pNXMtJb21xkw
Thoughts?
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RWS
I have a 2 year old Raritan Icerette in the cockpit of my 450DA, one year out of warranty. The unit has been getting warmer and warmer over the past couple of months, and stopped making ice after a few weeks on the hard for a bottom job.
This unit makes, or used to, make ice fine, but it would...
The Tohatsu is lighter and has a 5 year warranty vs the Yamaha at 3 years
Tohatsu seems to be higher regarded than the Yamaha.
All three EFI, electric plus pull start 15" shaft
Comments?
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RWS
Made the decision to soda blast the bottom.
Have 3 small blisters to repair as well - will use West System & Collodial Silica and fiberglass cloth (if needed) - no stranded mat and no micro-balloons.
Closer inspection showed numerous chips and adhesion problems on the bottom paint.
Lots of...
been boating over 30 years.
started with paper charts, and still keep them onboard.
All this time I've used KTS/NAUTICAL MILES in all calculations and record keeping.
Doing a lot of cruising now, running AQUAMAPS alongside my chart plotter.
When running the intracoastal waterway everything...
Hope this dude is not on CSR.
One of those who gives us responsible Sea Ray Owners a really bad reputation.
GOOD REASON to carry a paint ball gun onboard.
DISPICABLE BEHAVIOR !!!
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Here he is again:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1314687725885713...
Surely someone has done this in the past, however my search yielded nada.
3 hinged cabin doors on my 450 DA.
Not only do they need attention from time to time, they're JUST PLAIN UGLY
Newer Sea Rays and other brands have nicer looking, quality handles/latching mechanisms.
Can anyone please...
Got a nice West Marine gift certificate.
Would like to upgrade the factory battery charger in my 1996 450DA
Has two banks of twin group 27 series and a single 27 for the genny.
I'm assuming the factory charger & wiring is for a 3 bank system.
Installed 5 gp 27 wet cells 2 years ago (that was...
Already replaced the 4 factory incandescent bulbs in the ER with super bright LED's.
Recently added some LED's to brighten up the dark nether regions of the fwd & aft bilge areas and wow, what a difference down there.
I had planned on adding a few more LED fixtures to the engine room but...
I LOVED the Lumitech lights I had on my last boat.
That boat was lift kept, behind the house.
One failed after 5 years from water intrusion.
My 450DA comes out of the water next month for a bottom job & etc.
I WILL NOT COMPROMISE THE CORED TRANSOM - NO NON-FACTORY BELOW THE WATERLINE HOLES...
Two weeks away from the 2 year anniversary of my current insurance policy with GEICO.
I had been a Boat US/Current Underwriter client for 25+ years. (and yes, Richard Schwartz is likely turning over in his grave for what has been done to the organization he started, but so is Walt Disney....)...
Several issues here, so I'm trying to learn all I can on this topic.
Running a 450DA with 3126TA Cats
Installed the FLOSCAN digital tach/flowmeter system from my 10 Meter Trojan International's Yanmar diesels to the Sundancer.
Calibrated and verified my fuel burn this summer on the 660 mile...
So one thing leads to the other, right.
Ever said this: Might as well do THIS while I'm in there doing THAT !
Just went down the rabbit hole, replacing the 28 year old cockpit upholstery is in process.
The factory helm seat pedestal is sloppy, and no matter how much I clean it, our dog...
My canvas/upholstery guy presently has surprisingly little work in his pipeline.
A good bit of the cockpit canvas on my 1996 450DA is tired.
Looking for photos/suggestions/ideas/examples of what others have done to "update" the design, as I will likely take advantage of this opportunity.
BEST...
By accident or design - (likely accidental) the raw water pump in my Kohler 8EOZ genset in my 450DA is set up for easy access for a quick impeller replacement.
While the cover is easily accessed, there's no access to pry it out.
Owned this puller for years:
Jabsco Compact Impeller Removal...