420/44 DB Owners Club

NorCalRobert said:
Everything looks great, I like the rear hatch opening opposite and the teak work. Looks like you gained nearly 2 feet extra space
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It’s actually added just on 2 1/2 feet. I’m expecting 6 months total time and a tad under 100k once back in the water though ...

Could I have bought a 50/52 DB (with unknown history) for my resale plus 100k? That’s the big question.

Although a 50 footer is probably a bit too much boat for just the two of us.
 
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AEO said:
It’s actually added just on 2 1/2 feet. I’m expecting 6 months total time and a tad under 100k once back in the water though ...

Could I have bought a 50/52 DB (with unknown history) for my resale plus 100k? That’s the big question.

Although a 50 footer is probably a bit too much boat for just the two of us.
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Here is something I would like to add to mine but I think it would be even better on yours considering how big the cockpit area is.
 
Anyone know where the fuse or breaker is for the windlass
 
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hey guys, has anyone ever removed these valances? I removed the forward ones in the past but can’t figure out how these are installed. The fabric needs to be tightened up on these.
Thanks
 
Loveit said:
Hey guys I plan to use fly bridge to sleep some people over this weekend. Do you guys know what cushions fill in table once it's collapsed? Thanks.
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Hey Loveit,
We keep ours in the storage compartment in the forward stateroom floor—-I suppose it’s worth a look there if you haven’t already been in there. It was leaning against the starboard bridge storage locker/seat when we bought the boat, but we got tired of it sitting there in plain sight unused.
 
I built a custom remote system for a guy but he cancelled the order because the boat that it was going on fell out of contract. If you are interested PM me. I'm discounting it to move it along. It is Plug and play ready for a 420/44 DB or really any Cummins powered boat electric controlled drives with Vetus bow thruster.
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Carpediem44DB said:
I built a custom remote system for a guy but he cancelled the order because the boat that it was going on fell out of contract. If you are interested PM me. I'm discounting it to move it along. It is Plug and play ready for a 420/44 DB or really any Cummins powered boat electric controlled drives with Vetus bow thruster.
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Finished the fridge install last week. Was in a hurry to get it done so didn't take any pictures along the way. It is a Vitrifrigo DW250IXN4-EFV, dual compressor fridge upper (door), freezer lower (drawer). I am very impressed so far. This is a much higher quality appliance than the old Norcold. Runs much colder at at setting of 5/9 than the Norcold did at 4/5. Virtually silent. Power draw is comparable- lower if only one compressor is running, higher if both are on. Overall duty cycle seems much lower...will monitor.

General process:
- Remove old fridge.
- Relocate microwave and refrgerator 120V AC outlets outside of the refrigerator compartment (I put them on the outboard / back side of the cabinet substructure ...lots of free wire to do it). They are in the way otherwise.
- Relocate microwave vent pipe as it is also a bit in the way. I put it above, to the back of the microwave cabinet substructure (did a bit of a half-assed job). Considered removing it since the new microwave doesn't need it, but doesn't hurt to remove excess heat.
- Widen the opening in the front cabinet veneer to the same width as the substructure behind it.
- Add 24"x24"x1/2" plywood to the floor of the refrigerator opening to raise the new fridge such that the top bezel covers the cabinet opening.
- Connect both fridge and freezer 12V lines to existing 12V feed. Plug both 120V AC plug into relocated outlet.
- Connect drain line. The existing barb was a bit big for the line from the new fridge. A bit of heat and it slid on.
- Slide the new fridge in.
- Predrill and install 10 screws (not supplied).
- Turn on the breakers.

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Hopefully it is reliable!
 
bajturner said:
Finished the fridge install last week. Was in a hurry to get it done so didn't take any pictures along the way. It is a Vitrifrigo DW250IXN4-EFV, dual compressor fridge upper (door), freezer lower (drawer). I am very impressed so far. This is a much higher quality appliance than the old Norcold. Runs much colder at at setting of 5/9 than the Norcold did at 4/5. Virtually silent. Power draw is comparable- lower if only one compressor is running, higher if both are on. Overall duty cycle seems much lower...will monitor.

General process:
- Remove old fridge.
- Relocate microwave and refrgerator 120V AC outlets outside of the refrigerator compartment (I put them on the outboard / back side of the cabinet substructure ...lots of free wire to do it). They are in the way otherwise.
- Relocate microwave vent pipe as it is also a bit in the way. I put it above, to the back of the microwave cabinet substructure (did a bit of a half-assed job). Considered removing it since the new microwave doesn't need it, but doesn't hurt to remove excess heat.
- Widen the opening in the front cabinet veneer to the same width as the substructure behind it.
- Add 24"x24"x1/2" plywood to the floor of the refrigerator opening to raise the new fridge such that the top bezel covers the cabinet opening.
- Connect both fridge and freezer 12V lines to existing 12V feed. Plug both 120V AC plug into relocated outlet.
- Connect drain line. The existing barb was a bit big for the line from the new fridge. A bit of heat and it slid on.
- Slide the new fridge in.
- Predrill and install 10 screws (not supplied).
- Turn on the breakers.

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Hopefully it is reliable!
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That looks great, is there more space in the refrigerator side?
 
bajturner said:
Finished the fridge install last week. Was in a hurry to get it done so didn't take any pictures along the way. It is a Vitrifrigo DW250IXN4-EFV, dual compressor fridge upper (door), freezer lower (drawer). I am very impressed so far. This is a much higher quality appliance than the old Norcold. Runs much colder at at setting of 5/9 than the Norcold did at 4/5. Virtually silent. Power draw is comparable- lower if only one compressor is running, higher if both are on. Overall duty cycle seems much lower...will monitor.

General process:
- Remove old fridge.
- Relocate microwave and refrgerator 120V AC outlets outside of the refrigerator compartment (I put them on the outboard / back side of the cabinet substructure ...lots of free wire to do it). They are in the way otherwise.
- Relocate microwave vent pipe as it is also a bit in the way. I put it above, to the back of the microwave cabinet substructure (did a bit of a half-assed job). Considered removing it since the new microwave doesn't need it, but doesn't hurt to remove excess heat.
- Widen the opening in the front cabinet veneer to the same width as the substructure behind it.
- Add 24"x24"x1/2" plywood to the floor of the refrigerator opening to raise the new fridge such that the top bezel covers the cabinet opening.
- Connect both fridge and freezer 12V lines to existing 12V feed. Plug both 120V AC plug into relocated outlet.
- Connect drain line. The existing barb was a bit big for the line from the new fridge. A bit of heat and it slid on.
- Slide the new fridge in.
- Predrill and install 10 screws (not supplied).
- Turn on the breakers.

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Hopefully it is reliable!
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Nice, my new one came today. I went with a Virtrifrigo stainless
 
NorCalRobert said:
That looks great, is there more space in the refrigerator side?
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Yes, for sure. The two smaller bottom drawers don't have as much combined space as the old larger, single one, and the door doesn't hold as much, I would say (but is better for large bottles), but overall there is a lot more usable space in both the fridge and freezer.
 
I Hydraulic swim platform that came with the boat and I would like to carry a dinghy on it, what size and weight do you have and any pros or cons about having that excess weight that far aft and what about structural stress.
I am looking at a 11.5 Zodiac rib center console but a bit concerned about the weight and considering just towing it but then there is the risk of getting tow rope caught in the props.
I searched the forum on this but found more info on Davits than dinghys
 
I have old hard water spots on the exterior glass that I'm trying to remove. I've tried CLR, vinegar, even muriatic acid but no luck. Anyone tried and found anything that has removed really stubborn water spots?
Thanks
 
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