Official 400EC thread

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Spent our first weekend out this past weekend, and we noticed the helm bench seat seemed to lean back more that what seemed normal. Not uncomfortable to sit in, but it leaned back far enough that sitting on the rear-facing bench behind it was not real feasible. Your head bumped the seat back before you could lean all the way back.
This looks like a common issue? And the only way to fix it is to dismantle the seat for repairs?
Thanks - Todd


strip and repair....
 
Found a number of leaks after the Texas deep freeze. I'm checking the plumbing but cant find any markings on the pipes. Does anyone know if SeaRay uses PEX, PVC or PERT for their piping?
 
Found a number of leaks after the Texas deep freeze. I'm checking the plumbing but cant find any markings on the pipes. Does anyone know if SeaRay uses PEX, PVC or PERT for their piping?

I’ve got 1/2 CTS which has an OD of 5/8.
 

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Hello everybody, greetings from Norway. Thank you for this thread, I've really enjoyed it. I'm close to buying this 92, sorry for this sideways image.

It has been in the owners backyard for about 15 months, so I'm a bit concerned about its condition. After reading this thread I obviously need to check the stringers, but where are they most likely rotted if so?

Next weekend it's time for survey, so i can take some more images then.

Best regards, Bjørn Vegard
 

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Who keeps a 400 EC in the backyard??
Be sure to check the inboard stringers. Bought mine about 2 years ago and the engine room stringers were dryer than the inboards.
 
Who keeps a 400 EC in the backyard??
Be sure to check the inboard stringers. Bought mine about 2 years ago and the engine room stringers were dryer than the inboards.

When you say inboard stringers, does that mean in the red marked area? We do learn english in norwegian schools, but not these maritime expressions

The seller is partially paralyzed from a work accident, so I cant expect any help from him when it comes to survey or testing.. and thats why the boat is in his backyard.
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Side yard over here. She’s not going to fit in the 340 Sundancer’s house‼️‼️
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When you say inboard stringers, does that mean in the red marked area? We do learn english in norwegian schools, but not these maritime expressions

The seller is partially paralyzed from a work accident, so I cant expect any help from him when it comes to survey or testing.. and thats why the boat is in his backyard.
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Yes, that's the area
 
Dang, you guys, I want my boat in my yard in the winter. lol...

Bjorn,
The area I think most likely to be wet is on either side of the wall (bulkhead) that seperates the engine compartment from the forward sleeping section of the boat. The 2 big stringers that are closest to the center line of the boat that the engines are mounted on. Check close to the bulkhead in either direction fore and aft. You can easily place a moisture meter on the stringers and bulkhead in those locations. Also check the bulkhead, if its wet the stringers will be wet. In picture you can see the area I rebuilt. In my boats survey the comment was made that any moisture reading below 15% is good. I am sure others members may have input on other area's of concern but this is where my boat had issues.
 

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Aight...

So I went to all the trouble of sanding, staining, and finishing the table top, only to misplace ("You lost it", says my wife) the "grip" piece that screws into the bottom (screws into the circled area). And I have to replace it, or suffer the consequences. I've already been to the manufacturer website (difficult to navigate), and other supply houses (looks like I can only buy the entire assembly for $200+). Please point me in the right direction to purchase just the one piece. Thank you!
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I just purchased a 1998 400EC at Lake of the Ozarks. I've read every post in this thread, and just want to thank you all for your contributions here. I learned a lot from you while waiting for the deal to close. I think I found a good one, and I'm looking forward to the coming season. I'll post a picture or two when I get her out on the water.
 
I just purchased a 1998 400EC at Lake of the Ozarks. I've read every post in this thread, and just want to thank you all for your contributions here. I learned a lot from you while waiting for the deal to close. I think I found a good one, and I'm looking forward to the coming season. I'll post a picture or two when I get her out on the water.


Congrats on your purchase.....we are over at the Lodge....Hopefully we will catch up with you this summer. Have tried to organize a 400 rally in the past. Might give it another try.

Jon
 
Congrats on your purchase.....we are over at the Lodge....Hopefully we will catch up with you this summer. Have tried to organize a 400 rally in the past. Might give it another try.

Jon
Sounds like we'll be neighbors, Jon. I'm on Dock 4. I bought it off-market through Jay Clark. My best friend also has a '98 400EC at the lake. I'll bet we could pull off a rally this summer without too much trouble.

Chad
 
When you say inboard stringers, does that mean in the red marked area? We do learn english in norwegian schools, but not these maritime expressions

The seller is partially paralyzed from a work accident, so I cant expect any help from him when it comes to survey or testing.. and thats why the boat is in his backyard.
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I'm more curious as to how you acquired this schematic, if you don't mind me asking? - Todd
 
Aight...

So I went to all the trouble of sanding, staining, and finishing the table top, only to misplace ("You lost it", says my wife) the "grip" piece that screws into the bottom (screws into the circled area). And I have to replace it, or suffer the consequences. I've already been to the manufacturer website (difficult to navigate), and other supply houses (looks like I can only buy the entire assembly for $200+). Please point me in the right direction to purchase just the one piece. Thank you!View attachment 103091
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https://www.mcmaster.com/machine-handles
 

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