Calling all 360 DA owners

Went on a test ride today on the 2003 360DA we are buying. Survey is Thursday. Great short ride until we get an engine alarm. Was running about 3000 rpm, tabs down, 5 people on board with 1/2 tank of fuel. The alarm was an "Engine Limit Alarm" on the port engine. Dropping the RPM and the alarm goes away. The Smartcraft SC5000 display is barely readable so while we could see the large alarm digits, there was no way to go to a screen to see any detail.

Two questions, 1) any guess on the possible causes for the alarm, 2) Can the Smartcraft display be upgraded to Vessel View with just a display change?

Thanks, a little nervous now about the engine issue. Boat has been meticulously maintained and and was just in the yard for a month for new bottom paint, shaft seals, shaft laser alignment and prop tuning. Current owner said he ran it at wide open throttle on the way back from the yard to see how it ran with tuned props and he had no issues. Since then he has changed manifolds and done oil changes but not run the boat.


My '03 has the VesselView on it, it gives tons of more info than the Sea Ray systems monitor. People are now beginning to install "Vessel View Mobile" to connect to your phone or tablet. It supposedly provides even more engine data at your fingertips.

Here's a thread about updating the Systems View to VesselView:
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php...stallation-swap-out-system-view-sc5000.55329/
 
Has anyone refilled their Sea Fire Halon 1301 bottle or replaced it? Surveyor recommended having the current bottle weighed in his findings. Current owner had that done and the bottle needs to be serviced. Current owner is addressing this and it is the only thing left so we can take ownership of the boat. Unfortunately no one in our town wants to touch the bottle and shipping it seems to be an issue because of the 1301. Owner has a call to Sea Fire to see if they have a solution, but thought I would check here also.
 
My '03 has the VesselView on it, it gives tons of more info than the Sea Ray systems monitor. People are now beginning to install "Vessel View Mobile" to connect to your phone or tablet. It supposedly provides even more engine data at your fingertips.

Here's a thread about updating the Systems View to VesselView:
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php...stallation-swap-out-system-view-sc5000.55329/

Thanks, I will save this link. The surveyor listed the current SmartCraft display as readable, but badly faded. As long as it is usable, I will put the Vessel View change out in the upgrade to do list rather than the must do list.
 
Has anyone refilled their Sea Fire Halon 1301 bottle or replaced it? Surveyor recommended having the current bottle weighed in his findings. Current owner had that done and the bottle needs to be serviced. Current owner is addressing this and it is the only thing left so we can take ownership of the boat. Unfortunately no one in our town wants to touch the bottle and shipping it seems to be an issue because of the 1301. Owner has a call to Sea Fire to see if they have a solution, but thought I would check here also.

Never mind, current owner has decided to replace the system with a new Sea Fire system prior to the sale. :) Wants to make sure we are getting a boat with no known issues. :)
 
Anyone know why the fuel level sensor would be extremely inaccurate. It shows I am using twice as much gas on stbd as I am on port. Topping the tanks off I find it is within a few gallons.
I found your post looking for info on fuel sensors and the lack of accuracy. I had mine re-calibrated in May and they were working for a few weeks. I had found info on calibration but to have an empty tank and fill and calibrate at different levels. This method is not practical. I decided to check the sensors since the port side tank always states "full". I swapped them from tank to tank. The problem followed the sensor. I went to a Sea Ray dealer to order the sensors and they have not been produced for about three years. The new fix is to go from the sonar sensor to a float sensor. The float sensor is at least a foot long. I'd have to cut holes in my cockpit floor to install them!! I could remove the tanks to install them. I'm disappointed in Sea Ray if this is their best solution. They should have found the root cause of the sonar sensor failures and fixed them.

Does anyone out there have another solution?
 
I have not found a solution as yet although it’s far from the top of my priority list. Pretty tough getting me to spend more than a little time on a repair project in August.
 
We finally took ownership of our 2003 360DA on Monday. Exciting delivery cruise as we were trying to be afternoon Thunderstorms and almost made it. Rain started 100 yards from the slip and as I was pivoting to back-in the gust front hit us. Just had the stern in before it really started blowing. Thankfully there were four of us aboard as just my wife and I would have never been able to get us tied up. By the time we were done we had Tropical Storm type winds of 45kts. Deck boxes blowing over, metal tearing off the side of the shops building and rain blowing sideways so you could barely see past the bow of the boat. An exciting first time driving a boat with split throttle and shifters! Since then it has rained everyday and we are yet to leave the slip.

Still glad to be part of the 360DA owners club!
 
We finally took ownership of our 2003 360DA on Monday. Exciting delivery cruise as we were trying to be afternoon Thunderstorms and almost made it. Rain started 100 yards from the slip and as I was pivoting to back-in the gust front hit us. Just had the stern in before it really started blowing. Thankfully there were four of us aboard as just my wife and I would have never been able to get us tied up. By the time we were done we had Tropical Storm type winds of 45kts. Deck boxes blowing over, metal tearing off the side of the shops building and rain blowing sideways so you could barely see past the bow of the boat. An exciting first time driving a boat with split throttle and shifters! Since then it has rained everyday and we are yet to leave the slip.

Still glad to be part of the 360DA owners club!
Congratulations on your purchase!
I've owned mine for 16 months now. Here's something I should have done: I should have had the spark plugs and impellers changed (or at least had some documentation as to when it had been done last) as terms of sale or at least changed them out as soon as I got my boat. I had one spark plug break off in the cylinder head due to rust. Also, since I have no idea as to the age of the manifolds I'll most likely change them out this winter.
 
Congratulations on your purchase!
I've owned mine for 16 months now. Here's something I should have done: I should have had the spark plugs and impellers changed (or at least had some documentation as to when it had been done last) as terms of sale or at least changed them out as soon as I got my boat. I had one spark plug break off in the cylinder head due to rust. Also, since I have no idea as to the age of the manifolds I'll most likely change them out this winter.

Thanks. Previous owner changed them last year. He changed them every two years, labeled them and kept them. Each change he would compare plug to plug from the same cylinder. Impellers were changed in May during a yard period that included bottom paint, new shaft seals, shaft alignment, prop scans and new zincs. Manifolds and risers were changed two weeks ago, oil change at same time. Previous owner wanted to make sure the new owner got a boat in perfect condition. Survey found no issues with the boat except a bad fire bottle in engine room. Since it was halon and could not be filled, previous owner put a brand new Sea Fire system in.

We couldn't be happier, even though the boat was sold, the previous owner cleaned the boat bow to stern on the day we took ownership.
 
I went through the troubleshooting list from the link below for the coolmatic freezer. Still not cooling. It currently has the thermostat bypassed. The compressor is running and the fan blowing. Anyone have a suggestions?

http://www.alliedseawindii.org/kbase/equipment/galley/refrigeration/adlerbarber.html

It sounds like maybe a leak in the R134 refrigerant. I just had this with a home AC, compressor and fan ran, but since I had a refrigerant leak, the compressor had nothing to push through the coils.
 
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So Mast Heating & Cooling here I come. I understand they might be able to recharge the coolant
 
Finally had a chance for move in day (pots, pans, dishes, sheets, towels etc). Glad to finally have all this on board. Our first opportunity to get out on the boat will be Labor Day weekend, can't wait. I few questions came up during move in. I have searched the forum, but not quickly found answers.

1) How do you remove the TV in the salon. The galley one was no issue, but when I remove the two screws at the front of the salon TV, it still feels like something is holding it at the back? Removed an access panel in the closet, but really didn't give me access.

2) Our galley refrigerator did not come on when we turned on the AC refrigerator/freezer breaker. It appears to work when the DC refrigerator breaker is on. My quick search shows this might be a relay behind the fridge. Anyone experienced this?

3) We have an ice maker topside. Even with the AC and DC refrigerator switches on, it didn't come on. Is there a switch I am missing? Since this is optional, I couldn't find anything in the manual.

I did install this adapter to give me an AUX input on the Clarion XMD1. $30 on eBay and 5 minutes to install. Way easier than wiring myself. I plugged a Bluetooth adapter in and now can stream music from the helm. Cheap solution until we do a radio upgrade.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/us-seller-...265737&hash=item46329e5acc:g:zbkAAOSw1ZBUvvZO
 
Finally had a chance for move in day (pots, pans, dishes, sheets, towels etc). Glad to finally have all this on board. Our first opportunity to get out on the boat will be Labor Day weekend, can't wait. I few questions came up during move in. I have searched the forum, but not quickly found answers.

1) How do you remove the TV in the salon. The galley one was no issue, but when I remove the two screws at the front of the salon TV, it still feels like something is holding it at the back? Removed an access panel in the closet, but really didn't give me access.

2) Our galley refrigerator did not come on when we turned on the AC refrigerator/freezer breaker. It appears to work when the DC refrigerator breaker is on. My quick search shows this might be a relay behind the fridge. Anyone experienced this?

3) We have an ice maker topside. Even with the AC and DC refrigerator switches on, it didn't come on. Is there a switch I am missing? Since this is optional, I couldn't find anything in the manual.

I did install this adapter to give me an AUX input on the Clarion XMD1. $30 on eBay and 5 minutes to install. Way easier than wiring myself. I plugged a Bluetooth adapter in and now can stream music from the helm. Cheap solution until we do a radio upgrade.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/us-seller-...265737&hash=item46329e5acc:g:zbkAAOSw1ZBUvvZO


1. There is another screw in the closet on the back corner

2. Mine is DC only for some reason also, the Dc breaker needs to be on

3. It should come on with portside breaker and the DC breaker. There is a ground fault breaker in the head that is connect to that outlet. It may be tripped
 
Looking for a little help for a friend with an 06 360DA. It seems as though the power supply (converter) for his refers in the cabin isn’t functioning. Does anyone have the part number for this? I am helping him but I am not near his boat, otherwise I would just pull the fridge and get the part number.
 
Finally had a chance for move in day (pots, pans, dishes, sheets, towels etc). Glad to finally have all this on board. Our first opportunity to get out on the boat will be Labor Day weekend, can't wait. I few questions came up during move in. I have searched the forum, but not quickly found answers.

1) How do you remove the TV in the salon. The galley one was no issue, but when I remove the two screws at the front of the salon TV, it still feels like something is holding it at the back? Removed an access panel in the closet, but really didn't give me access.

2) Our galley refrigerator did not come on when we turned on the AC refrigerator/freezer breaker. It appears to work when the DC refrigerator breaker is on. My quick search shows this might be a relay behind the fridge. Anyone experienced this?

3) We have an ice maker topside. Even with the AC and DC refrigerator switches on, it didn't come on. Is there a switch I am missing? Since this is optional, I couldn't find anything in the manual.

I did install this adapter to give me an AUX input on the Clarion XMD1. $30 on eBay and 5 minutes to install. Way easier than wiring myself. I plugged a Bluetooth adapter in and now can stream music from the helm. Cheap solution until we do a radio upgrade.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/us-seller-...265737&hash=item46329e5acc:g:zbkAAOSw1ZBUvvZO


Be sure the port and stbd AC breaker (or just the AC breaker), I am not sure what the configuration is on the 360DA. The icemakers are 120V and usually powered from the main panel.

We went for years with no 360DA's in the marina and now there are 2. I know the owner of the black canvas one and he is just in for service. If yours is in covered slip #1, you certainly found a very nice one. I have the only 450DA under the covered slips. Stop by sometime..............
 
We went for years with no 360DA's in the marina and now there are 2. I know the owner of the black canvas one and he is just in for service. If yours is in covered slip #1, you certainly found a very nice one. I have the only 450DA under the covered slips. Stop by sometime..............

Thanks, that is us. Only been able to get out once since we bought the boat, but are planning a renaming ceremony trip to the island next weekend.

We will be sure to stop by. I would love to talk to the other 360 owner as I hear part of his service is changing out his SC5000 for a Vessel View 7. We are planning on the same upgrade.
 
1. There is another screw in the closet on the back corner

2. Mine is DC only for some reason also, the Dc breaker needs to be on

3. It should come on with portside breaker and the DC breaker. There is a ground fault breaker in the head that is connect to that outlet. It may be tripped

Thanks, will check all these this week.
 

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