Official 370 Express Cruiser Thread (1997-2000)

Going all in on the name placement to right of the handle. Wife found a graphic for the other side that ties into our diving. Looks good on paper... we'll see. Making progress as of this morning.
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Interesting how your exhaust ports are well above water line as well. Mine are right at the water line, perfect for little critters to get in to. I wonder if that's the difference between the gassers and diesels.

Gassers vs. Diesels, and he is probably lite on fuel. I know if I am less than 1/4 of a tank on each tank, my ass end is almost out of the water...
 
We should have had her back home already but the yard has me backed up on the running gear job. But coming together for the holiday weekend. The canvas shop just finished up the sunfly shade, so we won't have to roast on the deck. Wrap guy finished on Sat, and I did some touch up on the bottom and put the new zincs on.
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We should have had her back home already but the yard has me backed up on the running gear job. But coming together for the holiday weekend. The canvas shop just finished up the sunfly shade, so we won't have to roast on the deck. Wrap guy finished on Sat, and I did some touch up on the bottom and put the new zincs on. View attachment 91446 View attachment 91447
Sweet!!!! Love it how long does the wrap last ? Post picks of the sun fly please
 
Sweet!!!! Love it how long does the wrap last ? Post picks of the sun fly please
Wow looks amazing. Can you share how much that cost? Did you do it yourself or have it done. How long is the wrap supposed to last? Were in MI so only 6 months of use. I should've never showed the wife.
 
Sweet!!!! Love it how long does the wrap last ? Post picks of the sun fly please
Thanks.
I haven't actually seen the sunfly up yet. They did the final fitting and dropped it off. Will post a pic of it after this weekend... if it looks good! I paid up for these guys at canvas designers to do it, they have a good rep down here for their shades. I really dislike the ones that are saggy. I do know the poles are super nice and heavy.
 
Wow looks amazing. Can you share how much that cost? Did you do it yourself or have it done. How long is the wrap supposed to last? Were in MI so only 6 months of use. I should've never showed the wife.
No, I would never attempt that job. This guy was a pro. Oceanwraps.com.
They say it should last 5-7 years, so I'll be happy with 5 considering it is year round in the sun and salt. No waxing, just wash down. Cost was about 5k and I have some leftover material in case I do any damage.
 
The knob on the pin that secures the Tuna door broke off. It is lost. In order to unlock that door, I need to get a good grip on just the pin, which is difficult to do by bare hand. Attached is a pic.
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The pin is below the bolt in the center.
Anyone know where to get a replacement?
 
Hi everyone. I'm looking for a 370ec with diesels. What is the cruising speed and RPM for the Cat 3116 340 HP and the Cat 3126 407 HP. Thanks
So many variables to give a standard answer, but generally speaking with my 3116s, I cruise around 22-23 knots at 2200-2300 RPM if I'm average loaded (~3/4 tank fuel, full water, etc. but not loaded down for a long trip). WOT throttle is listed as 2850RPM, I've tested that on occasion for short bursts, and got about 28 knots.

Kevin
 
One more thing, my 3116s are listed as 350HP, not sure if your post was a typo?

Let me know if you need any other help, happy to answer whatever questions you have.

Kevin
 
Hi everyone. I'm looking for a 370ec with diesels. What is the cruising speed and RPM for the Cat 3116 340 HP and the Cat 3126 407 HP. Thanks
My wife and I were discussing the possibility of selling our 1999 370 EC. It has 480 hp Cummins 6.7 QSCs. They are much quieter and cleaner than the Cats. They are rated at 3300 rpm with a 3000 cruise. Fully loaded I can cruise at 30 knots though I usually run at 2600 rpms doing around 26 knots. According to the vessel view that is 65 % engine load.
 
Hi everyone. I'm looking for a 370ec with diesels. What is the cruising speed and RPM for the Cat 3116 340 HP and the Cat 3126 407 HP. Thanks
My performance #s are the same as Kevin.
As for the engines, there is a discrepancy. Sea Ray literature, at least some that I have such as the brochure, lists the Cat diesel option as 340HP, however the tags on the blocks clearly identify as 350HP.
 

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Has anyone repaired or updated the dash area on their 370 express? There is a lot of realestate under the windshield. Mine is starting to look a little sun baked. I do try and cover it with towels when docked but 20 years has taken its toll. Just looking for ideas.
 
Has anyone repaired or updated the dash area on their 370 express? There is a lot of realestate under the windshield. Mine is starting to look a little sun baked. I do try and cover it with towels when docked but 20 years has taken its toll. Just looking for ideas.
Previous owner on mine had a canvas cover made up in black material. The edges are bound, and there are snaps in various places to snap it in. He even had it cut out around the compass, so I never need to take it off to operate the boat. About once a year, I take it out and clean around the windshield gasket, then I throw the cover in the washer and get all the gunk off of it. Works really well, and keeps the glare from the sun off the dash. Here's what it looks like from the helm.

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Kevin
 
Previous owner on mine had a canvas cover made up in black material. The edges are bound, and there are snaps in various places to snap it in. He even had it cut out around the compass, so I never need to take it off to operate the boat. About once a year, I take it out and clean around the windshield gasket, then I throw the cover in the washer and get all the gunk off of it. Works really well, and keeps the glare from the sun off the dash. Here's what it looks like from the helm.

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Kevin
Great idea, might have to get one made.
 
I could not find a matching thread to this faucet at the hardware store. Anybody know where I can buy a replacement for the faucet that is in the cockpit sink.Faucet.jpg
 

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