40 sedan bridge forum

[bbwhitejr]

Hey Capt’s! My Westerbeke lost power to the boat and I had to buy a new generator. (I could’ve sent it to get repaired but due to parts I had no idea on when I would get it back.) I wanted to let you all know that I went with the Phasor 8.5KW and this thing ROCKS! Super quiet and efficient!

I also purchased all new interior lumitec lights that have white, dim white, red and blue. The red ones seem to keep the bugs away at night as well. I can’t believe how clear the lights look on each color.

I have the same gen with 1,000hrs on it and runs like a top! I love mine too….

Bennett

 

[ddx77]

Hello, has anyone replaced the molding that goes around the edge of the swim platform and where did they find it? Thanks in advance!

 

[Gregl]

Hello, has anyone replaced the molding that goes around the edge of the swim platform and where did they find it? Thanks in advance!

I think I saw it on Flounder Pounder. Come by the foot. Greg

 

[Njlarry]

Yes just saw it there too.

 

[TRG]

My bilge lights are not working? Have the bilge rocker switch on next to the electrical panel in the salon but lights not coming. Is there another switch for them I am not seeing in the bilge?

 

[my3sons]

My bilge lights are not working? Have the bilge rocker switch on next to the electrical panel in the salon but lights not coming. Is there another switch for them I am not seeing in the bilge?

No other switch. Make sure the “aft cabin lighting” breaker is on in the 12v panel.

 

[Steve S]

And simply check the lamps. It’s very easy to accidentally switch them on when the bilge is closed, and then kill the lamps.

 

[TRG]

I am trying to check power at rocker switch. Does this run on dc power even when I am on shore power? My light tester shows no power on any switches, even the ones I can verify work?

 

[my3sons]

I am trying to check power at rocker switch. Does this run on dc power even when I am on shore power? My light tester shows no power on any switches, even the ones I can verify work?

All the lights on my boat are 12v. In the past I owned boats that had a few 120v lights, but the 400DB is not one of them. Make sure all your 12v breakers are on in the electrical panel in the salon and the ones in the port side rear locker. Your shore power keeps your batteries charged through the charger/converter.

 

[Looking Good Billy Ray]

Couple things…
1998 400db 7.4s Gasoline. Two bed two bath layout.

my sink faucet in the state room bathroom is constantly dripping water to the point where it’s a constant stream…. I’ve taken the the screw caps off and tried tightening the handles but that isn’t working? Any suggestions? Where could I find a replacement if need be?

second….
I have water around my water heater. I’ve dried it all up came back the next day and it’s there again… It’s not leaking from any of the pipes or fittings…not sure where to go from here.
Any help would be greatly appreciated on these thanks everyone

 

[my3sons]

On the faucet, remove the stems and replace the washers and o-rings.
On the water heater, you will have to determine if it’s coming from behind it and running under it or if it’s leaking. After you stop the faucet leak, you will be able to tell if the water heater is leaking if the water pump cycles on occasionally.
One at a time. Good luck.

 

[TRG]

All the lights on my boat are 12v. In the past I owned boats that had a few 120v lights, but the 400DB is not one of them. Make sure all your 12v breakers are on in the electrical panel in the salon and the ones in the port side rear locker. Your shore power keeps your batteries charged through the charger/converter.

Previous owner put a switch in the bilge I found and also the gfi was tripped for this switch

 

[my3sons]

Glad you got it figured out.

 

[SeaCruiser]

My3sons, what gauges did you add other than boost and EGT? I noticed more gauges in the last pictures you posted.

 

[MAKC]

I'm assuming engines would be pulled by cranes, but I'm guessing that's a question I'll have to consider as well, thanks for the heads up. I know a friend who worked on the 400, but I don't think he ever took the engines out.

i just got done replacing my starboard side Cat 3116 and it was remarkably easy (all things considered). The sliding glass doors need to come out as well at the stbd side couch. Remove the gas struts that hold the floor in the up position and the door will open all the way to the wall. Also, remove the cockpit seat against the transom for the most clearance. I then used a sliding rotator truck with a telescoping boom to lift the engine out. The exhaust elbow needs to come off before you hoist or install the engine. I also removed the transmission before the hoist. There were several inches top and bottom. Pic attached.

 

[scooper321]

i just got done replacing my starboard side Cat 3116 and it was remarkably easy (all things considered). The sliding glass doors need to come out as well at the stbd side couch. Remove the gas struts that hold the floor in the up position and the door will open all the way to the wall. Also, remove the cockpit seat against the transom for the most clearance. I then used a sliding rotator truck with a telescoping boom to lift the engine out. The exhaust elbow needs to come off before you hoist or install the engine. I also removed the transmission before the hoist. There were several inches top and bottom. Pic attached.

Good lord. I'd be chanting "Serenity Now" through that whole process! Nice job!

 

[Njlarry]

Congratulations!!
What else are doing, new fuel tanks?
Please keel the pics coming.

 

[my3sons]

My3sons, what gauges did you add other than boost and EGT? I noticed more gauges in the last pictures you posted.

Gear pressure.

 

[ggiametta]

Good morning guys! Has anyone replaced their dockside water pressure valve? Any helpful advice would be appreciated! Thanks.

 

[my3sons]

I replaced mine a few years ago. Pretty straight forward, IIRC. Remove the screws holding the panel and patiently fidget with it until you can get it out far enough to unhook the water line.