Jack O'Brien
Well-Known Member
- May 6, 2020
- 443
- Boat Info
- Two Boats:
1988 Sea Ray Sorrento 25,
2002 Sea Ray 450 Express Bridge
- Engines
- 1988 454, 7.4L Mercruiser, replaced block and outdrive
2002 twin CT8 Cummins
Thanks for remarks! Thruster is great, mostly used when there's a wind, and not routinely otherwise. I'm a slow docker, easy does it! Low profile of our model doesn't have as much windage that lots of other yachts have.
Yes, I forgot the thruster batteries are sort of off to the side, so could crouch in there to service the sump....but rather not. Maybe a ramp to lay on stomach or side to reach with both arms. Course might get dizzy doing that! Year ago, pump quit, had my yacht manager replace it and he put in a much higher gph model. He said, "not too bad" getting it done. Said to myself, "I like this guy!" While broke, grey water overflowed to the hold beneath the aft SR steps like it's supposed to. Bilge pump there is called "Fwd Emergency" on the Sea Ray alarm panel on bridge.
Central vac I happen to like. Great suction. Also easy to use on that large flat area inside the front windows for any dead bugs and dust. I don't have to climb up there. I can also vacuum any dog hair might be on top of SR beds as our dog beds down all over the place! And, don't need to store an upright portable.
Relative to A/C condensate sump, it's missing a cover. Not very purposeful if allows overflow on bilge pump fail but was flagged on survey and I haven't put any time into finding one. Gosh, cellophane could work, lol.
Yes, I forgot the thruster batteries are sort of off to the side, so could crouch in there to service the sump....but rather not. Maybe a ramp to lay on stomach or side to reach with both arms. Course might get dizzy doing that! Year ago, pump quit, had my yacht manager replace it and he put in a much higher gph model. He said, "not too bad" getting it done. Said to myself, "I like this guy!" While broke, grey water overflowed to the hold beneath the aft SR steps like it's supposed to. Bilge pump there is called "Fwd Emergency" on the Sea Ray alarm panel on bridge.
Central vac I happen to like. Great suction. Also easy to use on that large flat area inside the front windows for any dead bugs and dust. I don't have to climb up there. I can also vacuum any dog hair might be on top of SR beds as our dog beds down all over the place! And, don't need to store an upright portable.
Relative to A/C condensate sump, it's missing a cover. Not very purposeful if allows overflow on bilge pump fail but was flagged on survey and I haven't put any time into finding one. Gosh, cellophane could work, lol.