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Drain condensate for the salon is just forward of the lazarette wall. Which is port aft in the salon behind the corner sofa. I don't know of any need for a drain on the port forward floor section. My floors come up this winter. That's when I will look.
 
Question does the floor in the saloon of a sedan bridge lift up to make easier access to the starboard motor

Steve Brisbane Australia
Our 2007 52DB had leaking fuel tanks-identified during survey. The salon was disassembled. There is a large fiberglass deck plate that is screwed and caulked in place. That came out, then the MANs and transmissions came out, so we could get to the fuel tanks. Total repair cost to the seller was 40K. So yes, the deck does lift up (assume 48 DB is approximately the same) but it is time consuming and expensive
 
Our 2007 52DB had leaking fuel tanks-identified during survey. The salon was disassembled. There is a large fiberglass deck plate that is screwed and caulked in place. That came out, then the MANs and transmissions came out, so we could get to the fuel tanks. Total repair cost to the seller was 40K. So yes, the deck does lift up (assume 48 DB is approximately the same) but it is time consuming and expensive


That must have been crazy to see.
 
I am opening the inside hatches this weekend for some Cat service work that will be done on Monday. I have read some posts on what needs to be removed to get the interior hatches open but willing to accept any advice given. How long am I looking at to get everything needed removed?

Keith
 
I am opening the inside hatches this weekend for some Cat service work that will be done on Monday. I have read some posts on what needs to be removed to get the interior hatches open but willing to accept any advice given. How long am I looking at to get everything needed removed?

Keith
The carpet should take 1 hour. Salon bar is another's hour and it's out. The port side, I would say 2-3 hours. Removing the floors is another hour and your done. With friends it can be done in less time. Since it is your first time I am allowing some "learning time"
 
I have a 2001 480DB and I am not sure what drain you are talking about. I will check this weekend when I get to the boat. Can you take a picture of what you are seeing and maybe we can figure it out. My first thought is it might be a condensation drain from the center air conditioner.
 

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My thruster battery boxes cover that area but I've never had leakage there. Looks like it's coming from the outboard side of the Port stringer. Do you see liquid there under the vacuum tank?
 
New thought for our group. I hav resealed my forward Salon windows multiple times trying to keep water from intruding. I am thinking of hiring a fiberglass company to pull the three windows and fiberglass it all in and them paint black on the outside. The real question is, do you all think this would hurt resale or really not impact as it is my opinion an upgrade? Thoughts.
 
Some time ago, one of our fellow 480DB owners posted detailed instructions on how to remove the salon floor. I've attached the instructions and his pics for the guys asking about it now...
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That's either Hermieclaus or mine boat. I painted the cat aftercooler black with yellow and he did the sa,e. Looks awesome even after two years.
 
New thought for our group. I hav resealed my forward Salon windows multiple times trying to keep water from intruding. I am thinking of hiring a fiberglass company to pull the three windows and fiberglass it all in and them paint black on the outside. The real question is, do you all think this would hurt resale or really not impact as it is my opinion an upgrade? Thoughts.


IMHO i wouldn't get away from the windows - i beieve most boaters would want the light and view that windows provide. However, somehow you've got to figure a way to seal them. I've heard that allowing boat washers or guests to step on those windows WILL break the seals and allow leaks (our boat washer has STRICT instructions to no do so) and I have cameras on him to make sure it doesn't happen.
 
I wash my own boat NC never go there. I find that when I run offshore in heavy seas, the twisting of the hull is making those seals pop. We don't look out the forward windows as we keep a reflective cover on them to help keep the inside cool and allow the salon AC to work a little easier. I'm not sure yet, but I do like the thoughts and feedback. There must be a reason why Sportfishing boats don't have any of those massive forward windows.
 
I wash my own boat NC never go there. I find that when I run offshore in heavy seas, the twisting of the hull is making those seals pop. We don't look out the forward windows as we keep a reflective cover on them to help keep the inside cool and allow the salon AC to work a little easier. I'm not sure yet, but I do like the thoughts and feedback. There must be a reason why Sportfishing boats don't have any of those massive forward windows.

Yeah I can understand that. Well if you did seal up the windows (permanently) you'd certainly gain some extra storage in that area for sure! :)
 
Yeah I can understand that. Well if you did seal up the windows (permanently) you'd certainly gain some extra storage in that area for sure! :)
I was telling that to my wife. It would change our ability to provision the boat for longer trips.
 
I don’t mean to butt in on your leaky windows, but when we are in Florida, we replace our snap on black mesh front window cover with a solid white Stamoid cover. It really reduces the FL heat, but it also really makes it dark in the galley and salon. I’m not sure I would like it covered permanently. I realize that is just my opinion, but I wanted to share that with you. I know that doesn’t help with your leak problem.
 
When you say you resealed them did you pull them out or just caulk around them? I honestly wouldn't go the route of glassing them closed if it was my boat for project cost and resale value. My boat's far from a sportfish and I know it!
 
I removed all the bedding material and leave glass in place. O way am I trying to move that... I then fill void and put new Taylor cover over them. This is my second go at it. I hope it lasts. Next would be to have someone remove and completely rebuild, but I hate to see what that would cost.
 
Putting the boat back together after removing engine hatches for service work. Removing and installing the interior was a small task, but made easier by the assistance from several on this site. I changed out the old amber colored lights for blue ones, which gives the boat a complete different look. The carpet and pad go back in today and this project will be finished up. The lights are reflecting off the floor in the picture and will not be as noticeable when the carpet is installed.

I did mention to the Admiral about the dirt under the couches and interior nooks and crannies.........the bunk room slept fine that night, just saying :) Some things are better left unsaid.
 

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Is there anybody on their boat or close that could do me a favor? I changed out the forward blige pump and float this weekend and somehow have the wires crossed up causing the breaker to pop. I need to know which color wires are on the pump and which are on the float. My boat has a one wire that has a red strip on it and several brown wires. I have tried several combinations, which is starting to make my head spin. Help is appreciated. I have checked and made sure the new pump and float work.

Keith
 

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