420 DA Thread

Also would like to see this as mine has not performed well. Thanks
chris
 
Thanks for all of the great information. I'm in the process of replacing the generator drip pan on my 420. I can'ttell you how frustrating it is that they made the pan out of carbon steal instead of stainless steal. Most of the removal was with a shop vac. I suggest all 420 and 44 owners check that pan regularly. It will not drain on its own therefore you must keep it clean and dry otherwise you will have to deal with the same issue as me.
 
Need your input. I am looking at an 06 44 that with diesels. It does not have a bow thruster. In your experience how important is a bow thruster needed in this size boat?
 
John,
For those trips to the Bermuda triangle ( blk isle ) u want diesels . U got stuck in some snot those diesels will never disappoint. Since u have been to blk u know what I'm saying ... Gorgeous one minute... All hell the next .

Rob

LOL Thanks Rob (Bermuda Triangle lol) Yeah I'm in no rush to purchase it so I'll be combing the sites for this season and doing my research and looking for the exact one.
 
Need your input. I am looking at an 06 44 that with diesels. It does not have a bow thruster. In your experience how important is a bow thruster needed in this size boat?
I don't have one... the only time it has ever crossed my mind is getting off a wall when a wind is holding me against it and I have a boat forward and aft.(like at a gas dock) I have never thought I needed one backing in or going bow in my slip.
I see it as a nice to have.. not a necessity
 
I have one , it to me is in invaluable tool. Been in some predicaments with current , tight quarters and the thruster makes all the difference in the world. Spots that people wouldn't dream of putting their boats in , i can take to keep a group of us together. I also go out alot on my own and take the place of a crew member. That said would I purchase a boat with out one ? Id have to say no.

Just my 2 cents

Rob
 
It's far cheaper to find a boat with a bow thruster than put it in after the fact. You may find it difficult to sell without one as well. That said, it gives you a great reason to beat up the seller on price to get a good deal.

I have one and love it! I use it almost every time while docking - as I can hold the bow close to the dock for my crew to rope the front cleat. I believe that good captains don't need them, but would never give up the capability if they could have it.

Just a few more pennies for ya.
 
I agree completely, and honestly i dont need to have power steering on my car but WOW, i certainly wouldnt want to have a car without it! As others have said its a tool and a very nice options! Do i need it to operate my boat, NO, but man i sure love having it. I also have a 65' houseboat without one and i sure wish she had one!!
all i have is one penny.
chris
 
Here you guys go
 

Attachments

  • 20180427_174219.jpg
    20180427_174219.jpg
    182.4 KB · Views: 228
Wow, that looks awesome - how is the new unit and do you mind sharing the $ and difficulty of replacing - that is amazing!!
 
Hello all, I am ready to switch all of my lights over to led. Does anyone have a list of bulb types and sizes that I will need? Many thanks!
 
On the bow thruster.. I have on my 42 Sedan but to be honest, I only use when in the slip as to move piling to piling for my wife .. light winds docking is so easy on this boat.. in heavy winds, the thruster doesn’t seem to move her.
Too me a nice convenience, not a must have.
 
Wow, that looks awesome - how is the new unit and do you mind sharing the $ and difficulty of replacing - that is amazing!!

I bought it from boatandrvaccessories.com

I paid about $750 for the black version delivered. I also bought the black flush mount kit. I had to trim off about 1/4 - 1/2" from the bottom of the vertical sides of the kit to fit into the existing opening. That was very easy. Other than that it was plug and play. I also purchased the MPS35 AC/DC converter.

It cools ok. Not super cold but sufficient. I did have to get a warranty replacement as the first one I got died within a month.
 

Forum statistics

Threads
112,948
Messages
1,422,804
Members
60,930
Latest member
Ebrown69
Back
Top