Recent content by jrirvine1

It has been said (somewhere on CSR) that once you make the switch to the diesel club - you can never leave. Maybe something like Hotel California.

Every boat needs a dog - or maybe three.

Woody, I have changed the batteries several times and have worked out a simple system. Leave the main hatch down and remove the port side access hatch. Reach in and disconnect the battery cables and clamps, then use a long strap and run this through the handles of the batteries. Then stand up...

Stayed at Salt Ponds last year for a night on our way to Kingsmill. This is a nice marina with good amenities, friendly people and nice beach you can walk to. The entrance can be a little stressful if the tide and wind are running and the interior channel markers are a cause for concern...

Jeff, you are considering one of the all-time best Searay designs and I hope it works out for you. All previous comments are spot on, very sound advice and I would only add one other consideration. You wrote, “I have tried selling my 320DA with broker and on my own with no luck.” With spring...

Not wishing to be the bearer of bad news, but you may have an issue with the hoses. Last year I had similar symptoms with my system and discovered after replacing duct bills, seals and valves, that the hoses had developed several small leaks which prevented the system from obtaining a vacuum...

The Fleming stole the show. No need to look at anything else.

Coming along very nicely! You can also now say that the flooring has lowered the carbon footprint of your boat from using the sustainable bamboo. Maybe this will make up for some of the diesel we all burn.

Overall, I think SeaRay has developed a good model to compete with the likes of Azimut, Prestige, Lazzara, Fairlane and Sunseeker – but none of these appeal to me for a few reasons. Sure, all have plenty of giddy-up to cruise at 25 to 30 knots but you have to be able to tolerate the fuel burn...

Here is an old thread about a slingbox hookup. http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/38345-Marine-Satellite-TV-for-250-and-no-monthly-fee?highlight=slingbox

You want me to answer if you are crazy? I thought this was a rhetorical question. (just kidding) The hatches can be constructed without a frame, but they may not look finished when open, as you will see the cut edge of the flooring. The trim I made is like an outside "L" corner and provides...

Flooring is holding up nicely – a light cleaning is all that is needed for maintenance. My only issue is that the family has grown in dramatic fashion since the install and I need to figure out how to add 2 additional state rooms and 1 more head. (Pictures to follow)

Kitchens are in vogue today and this is where most clients will look first on the interior when considering a property. To make a sale it is a good idea to give people something to say “wow” about and this can be done with the kitchen area. I am of the buy it once school rather than the buy...

The (1) LF3536 is for the genset. I agree with Alex that the fuel filters are best changed in the springtime during the commissioning. The oil should be changed when we winterize so that we remove the used oil with the acids from combustion. The 13 gallons of oil is correct for my...

Alex, The "2" is a typo error - this should be biocide, amount of course depends upon size of tank to be treated For humidity, I use the Starbright refill bags and re-use the canisters each year, but have also used the hanging bags and have no opinion on what would be better as both seem to work.