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  1. dpvandy01

    Adding a Fuel/Water separator, 2007 8.1 Mercs

    So my 38 with 8.1L Mercs has water in the fuel. It has the newly updated CoolFuel system (not paint) and no inline Fuel/Water separator. Boat is being hauled to get the H2O out of the tanks and I am thinking about adding inline Fuel/Water Separators to help down the road. Any thoughts or...
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    Non-Mercury Coil Pack?

    I'm looking to replace the coil packs on my 2007 38 DA and wondered if anyone has used non-mercury packs and if so what?, from where,? and what were your results?
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    New to the 38DA

    I just signed the closing documents and wired the money for a new to me 2007 38DA... this has been a looooong road since selling my beloved 320. Shipper should have it here in 10 days or so! Needs a good buff, wax and overall detailing but I am only the second owner and it has been Sea Ray...
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    Freezer to Fridge Conversion

    Hey All, is it possible to cover a cabin freezer to a fridge? Is it as simple as swapping out the thermostat? This the a stand alone unit in the galley of a 2007 38 DA
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    Genuine Gold Leaf Lettering??

    Hey all, I am looking for a source to have my boat name made for Jimi Thing IV. I have used myboatsign.com for the last 3 and was extremely happy with their product. I am looking to get Genuine 22kt Gold Leaf "vinyl" lettering. Everything I have found so far is imitation and I'm afraid it will...
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    Hull/Systems Survey, Fluid Samples, Engine Survey

    Hey all, I am back in the market and trying to gauge pre-purchase costs. I understand from a recent non sea ray purchase to expect about $20/foot for the Hull/Systems Survey. What I don't know is the cost for an engine survey (diesel Cat or Cummins) and engine fluid sample analysis. As for the...
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    Garmin 1040xs issue

    So yesterday my display on my Garmin 1040xs showed "Weather Sensor is Disconnected',, so no weather data and now today I went to use the system and my weather tab is completely missing... any idea where to start to dx this issue? Software update maybe? Ps.,,, this is on my 2014 Sea Fox in Cape...
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    Bareboat Charters Exumas vs Abacos

    My wife and I just booked a 51 foot power-cat 5 day bareboat charter in the Exumas through The Moorings. Has anyone done this trip? I filled out their online "Powerboat Resume" and got rated as a Competent Power Boater cleared to rent up to 10 feet larger than current LOA but only in the Abacos...
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    Access to the Acc Switch in the EIM

    I just ordered Stainless LED Cup holders for my 320DA I am only doing the LED on 4 of them at first since I am not sure how bright they will be. My question is How do I access the back of the EIM to use one of the empty ACC switches? I plan to take the wire from the port cup holder up through...
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    Trim piece replacement. Cockpit 2003 320 DA

    I am looking to replace this metal trim piece. It is n the cockpit of my 2003n320 DA, on the port side. Anyone have a possible source or any tip for possibly re-painting it? I have access to a powder coating booth/oven. Thoughts?
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    Lighting related question? Replacement Part?

    Does anyone know where I can find a replacement lens for my arch lights and cockpit courtesy lights? Perko and any idea what the size of this festoon bulb is? Measures 1 1/2 inch. 38mm? 36mm? 44mm?? I'm looking to replace with LED and for the life of me I can't find the info in any of the...
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    Adding Weather to my existing Garmin

    I have a Garmin GPSMap 1040 XS on my Sea Fox in Florida and I would like to add Weather to this system. Scrolling through the menu I see that there is an available weather subscription. Is it as simple as calling Sirius/XM to activate or do I need additional hardware? I am not at the boat until...
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    Okeechobee Release Environmental DISASTER

    So the Sea Rays are in Cincinnati but I have a home and boat in Cape Coral Florida. I boat in the Caloosahatchee and the Gulf and what is happening in these bodies of water plus the East coast of Florida is a disaster and 100% man made. Has anyone seen this on the mainstream media? I'm only...
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    300 or so loss of RPM

    Hey all, I'm scratching my head here. Out yesterday on the 320 and I had an odd situation with my Starboard engine. First, 2003 320 DA with twin 6.2L Close Cooled Inboards. So while cruising at 4100 rpm my starboard engine intermittently drops to about 3800 and a feel a slight loss of thrust...
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    Bridge Clearance

    Trying to find the bridge clearance on the 2004 - 2006 390 MY and the 2004/05 420 DB as well as the 1998 thru 2001 480 DB. Considering an upgrade with plans on the Great Loop in a few years.
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    Infinity Flooring. EPIC FAIL

    I was so excited to get my new Infinity woven vinyl flooring for the cockpit of my 320. Once it arrived and I fitted it, it looked amazing. Until,,,,, it gets wet! This is the worst product I have ever purchased. Because of the fact that the backing is a closed cell foam and the top layer is...
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    Bluewater 540 to replace my 320DA

    So my wife wants a houseboat! I love our cruiser and would rather upgrade to a 420DA but we found a Bluewater that has piqued my interest. This will be an Ohio River boat and we plan to keep our 185 Sport for knocking around on. The BW is older (1993) and the interior is "dated". I am going to...
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    Intermittent Hour Meter

    The hour meter on my Port engine is intermittent and when tapped it comes on briefly then goes dark again. Hours are not being recorded while it is "dark". Currently 670 hours and wondering if these are prone to failure? I have had the boat out several times since I noticed it and some times it...
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    320 Re-prop

    Thinking about re-propping my 2003 320 with Twin 6.2L Close Cooled Inboards. Currently they have 3 blade NiBrAl and looking to go with 4 blades. Has anyone done this on this boat? Thoughts?
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    Port Engine Hour Meter Intermittent

    The hour meter on my Port engine is intermittent and when tapped it comes on briefly then goes dark again. Hours are not being recorded while it is "dark". Currently 670 hours and wondering if these are prone to failure? I haven't been to the boat since I noticed it while docking last week but I...
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