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    The Official 450 Express Bridge Owners Club

    18' has always worked for me. Keel to masthead 21 5/8, less 3.5' waterline to keel. 18'. You should be fine! Just approach very slow and have someone verify you have clearance.
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    The Official 450 Express Bridge Owners Club

    We were already thinking about selling the boat. I discovered the Port engine had a cracked exhaust manifold and the head looked iffy, so I replaced them along with doing the turbo, injectors, fuel pump, cooler and heat exchanger and replaced all engine hoses. Basically the whole top of the...
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    2003 450 Express Bridge 480CE

    Thanks :)
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    The Official 450 Express Bridge Owners Club

    Is there a way to private message on this forum? I want to send Jack my phone but don’t want spammers calling. Yes, you can start a private conversation, just click our screen name at the top of the page and there is a pull down menu and select conversations.
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    The Official 450 Express Bridge Owners Club

    Florida boat 2004 has 1250 hrs.; Canadian boat hours not listed
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    2003 450 Express Bridge 480CE

    I should bring this thread up to date. I decided to go ahead and fix the engine. I ended up rebuilding the turbo, getting a new exhaust manifold, a new head, and what I believe might have been that last Cummins after cooler in the USA. The hoses on both engines have been replaced. And most...
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    2003 450 Express Bridge 480CE

    I really liked the Family Room feel of the Salon that the Bar provided. Always have a Dedicated Captain tho!
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    2003 450 Express Bridge 480CE

    Thanks for the kind comments. I don't have a cockpit cover. The bridge enclosure was redesigned by the original OEM fabricator so the front 3 panels are acrylic and can hinged up and easily fastened to the cross rail supports. It really gives greater visibility a much more open feeling.
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    2003 450 Express Bridge 480CE

    Express Bridge Located in Boca Raton, Fl. A great 2 stateroom design for cruising, a day on the water, or as dock condo. Easy and safe access to bow simplifies docking and expands usable deck space. After 12 years of enjoying “Justifiable” it is time to close this chapter of life. She’s in...
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    Captain Rusty Higgins update

    Captain, Sandie and I wish you a speedy and complete recovery!!
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    The Official 450 Express Bridge Owners Club

    Jim, We're back in Florida and for OUR list I was hull number 531. I took a picture but it inverts when I try to insert; but worse than that it shows dirty my hull.
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    The Official 450 Express Bridge Owners Club

    Will do when I get back to Florida in a few months.
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    The Official 450 Express Bridge Owners Club

    Not yet. Hope to have something to share pretty soon.
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