OFFICIAL 390/40 Motor Yacht Thread

Done. Thanks.

So in consideration of this boat, the three “misgivings” I have are: no helm AC, needs extended swim platform to be functional for my family, and what appears to be a lack of comfortable cockpit lounging options.

Money can of course fix most things, but I start to get pushed into another price point when I add $20k to this boat to be usable for me and thus other boats that become competitive.

Can anyone share pictures or experiences making the cockpit/helm area comfortable for relaxing and socializing. Currently one bench seat facing away from the water doesn’t seem be ideal. The boat has so many good qualities that I don’t want to overlook easy solutions to “my” problems!

We keep 2 folding chairs under aft stateroom bunk. For us, this works for the crowd size we normally have on the boat. if you are looking for lots of cockpit seating, Sundancer may be a better choice . My wife and I plan to do the Great Loop and feel like the 390MY will be a very comfortable boat for this.

Good luck
Mike
 
We keep 2 folding chairs under aft stateroom bunk. For us, this works for the crowd size we normally have on the boat. if you are looking for lots of cockpit seating, Sundancer may be a better choice . My wife and I plan to do the Great Loop and feel like the 390MY will be a very comfortable boat for this.

Good luck
Mike
 
Was wondering about the great loop with ours. Hadn't checked the clearance height wise. If it works agree it would be perfect
 
Was wondering about the great loop with ours. Hadn't checked the clearance height wise. If it works agree it would be perfect
Air draft is not an issue for 390MY on Great Loop. Boat will fit under low point which is a bridge past Chicago. Other 390MY have done loop already . We are planning to start the loop in spring of 2021.
 
I was going to post earlier that I never use the cockpit AC. I like the breeze and access with the doors open and canvas up. But it’s just toooo hot this weekend! 10 am and it’s already in the high 80s and it isn’t cooling off enough at night.

So I sealed up and fired up the AC for the first time since the sea trial. VERY nice! At least once I figured out the controller was reading 10 degrees low.
 
I appreciate all the replies. I ended up purchasing another make of boat. I love Sea Rays and have had a little 215 express cruiser for over 10 years. With the low inventory on the west coast for “non-dancers”, I just found something that checked all the boxes for me before I found the right SR. Thanks again and this is a very helpful group!
 
Hello All, We are currently looking at the 390 Motoryachts. We live on the Chesapeake Bay which can be quite a rough ride at times. Can anyone here comment on the handling of the 2004/2005 MY in rough seas. If there is anyone who has this boat and cruise the Bay, we would welcome any comments you have. Thanks!
 
FYI on the cockpit A/C, mine has it and it is marginal at best. Underway it's more comfortable with the forward vent window open. It is effective in the heat mode, however.
 
Try Flounder Pounder (fpmarine.com), they may have it, especially if it was used across more than one model. Otherwise there are plexiglass fabricators out there, I would not think making a new one would be a huge challenge.
The glass is available, however we need the entire window. One of our charter customers tried to open it and it's at the bottom of the Chesapeake. Anyway, I'm having a very hard time finding one.
 
Hello All, We are currently looking at the 390 Motoryachts. We live on the Chesapeake Bay which can be quite a rough ride at times. Can anyone here comment on the handling of the 2004/2005 MY in rough seas. If there is anyone who has this boat and cruise the Bay, we would welcome any comments you have. Thanks!
I have one, parked at Mears Point. It's in the C and C charter fleet, should you desire to try it out, check their WEB site. It handles the Chesapeake just fine.
 
We keep 2 folding chairs under aft stateroom bunk. For us, this works for the crowd size we normally have on the boat. if you are looking for lots of cockpit seating, Sundancer may be a better choice . My wife and I plan to do the Great Loop and feel like the 390MY will be a very comfortable boat for this.

Good luck
Mike
Question on your 2005 390 MY, I have the same. When you select start on the start switches do you get a low oil pressure alarm. If so, does it come from the system monitor or the smart craft. Mine do not work and I cannot get a straight answer from SeaRay. Thanks
 
The glass is available, however we need the entire window. One of our charter customers tried to open it and it's at the bottom of the Chesapeake. Anyway, I'm having a very hard time finding one.
Since you are in VA, recommend you check with Prince William Marine. I suspect they either know how to get the part or would figure out how to have one made for you.
 
Question on your 2005 390 MY, I have the same. When you select start on the start switches do you get a low oil pressure alarm. If so, does it come from the system monitor or the smart craft. Mine do not work and I cannot get a straight answer from SeaRay. Thanks

We have Cummins diesels, which may be different for different engines. On ours, there is a Cummins control panel with engine sync toggle, cruise control toggle, etc and idiot lights. all lights come on until engine starts.
 
Question on your 2005 390 MY, I have the same. When you select start on the start switches do you get a low oil pressure alarm. If so, does it come from the system monitor or the smart craft. Mine do not work and I cannot get a straight answer from SeaRay. Thanks
On my diesels with Smartcraft, the VesselView comes on when the engines are turned on (first position of the rocker switch). The keys, which are on the master electric panel must be turned to on as well. I would think the gas Smartcraft version would behave the same way. Any alarms (haven't had many) come up after engine start in my experience. I don't have systems monitor but my guess would be that all engine connections and therefore alarms would be via Smartcraft.
 
On my diesels with Smartcraft, the VesselView comes on when the engines are turned on (first position of the rocker switch). The keys, which are on the master electric panel must be turned to on as well. I would think the gas Smartcraft version would behave the same way. Any alarms (haven't had many) come up after engine start in my experience. I don't have systems monitor but my guess would be that all engine connections and therefore alarms would be via Smartcraft.

Interesting, I have Cummins 6CTA 8.3 48-s and both smart craft and system monitor. The GEN lo oil pressure warning, high water bilge pump, high inlet temp all are alarms from the system monitor. No alarm after selecting start on the start switches or when one rolls back and shuts down.
 
My answer was not totally correct....we see "check engine light" when toggling engine start switch. Once started, light goes out. See photo.
 

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My answer was not totally correct....we see "check engine light" when toggling engine start switch. Once started, light goes out. See photo.

Mike,

My display was the same, with the "STOP ENGINE" and "CHECK ENGINE" lights always on before starting. Had me worried about the stbd engine, even though the lights would clear after startup. "Why didn't it do it for both engines?" I always asked myself.

One day I was poking around inside the cabinet just below those light panels and saw that the starboard engine's rocker switch was in "Diagnostic" or something like that (would have to look again to be sure what it says exactly). Set it back to the normal position and now both panels are clear after the "wait to start" light goes out.

Just to be clear, I am talking about a rocker switch inside the cabinet. Open that door (where it says "important safety and operational information"), and look to the right (aft) and you will see them.
 

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