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I've seen this on a boat I looked at years ago but didn't get the details of the install. I was curious if anyone installed/added a heater core to one of their main engines to add heat to the cockpit for cooler weather running. I was looking at a 28k BTU heater install. In the cooler weather...

I know there are people who tow jet skis behind their boat on plane, has anyone ever tried towing a jet boat? I'm looking at a 15' Seadoo Sportster and they weigh about 1500# dry but was curious if anyone ever towed one behind your searay while on plane? I have a 2003 380 and wanted to see...

Hey All! Well it wouldn't be a boat if problems didn't pop up now and then... or daily... So over the holiday weekend I ran into an intermittant problem with starting my boat. its a 2001 340DA with 7.4 Horizon, v-drive. most of the time, its normal - Key on, shifters in neutral, hit start...

So my 2001 340 came with the standard CO monitor above the Galley (which I probably need to replace), and I supplimented with the standard home plug in style (with battery backup). Like many boaters I also have dogs onboard and frequently have the generator running while I'm either in the...

I’ve decided to consult the the brain trust before going any further. I need to replace the pulley on my westerbeke 4.5 bcgb governor. It started to wear end of last season and now just wobbles on the shaft. I’ve tried to press it out. Hammer it out and now drill it some and I’m afraid I...

Hello I'm looking for the contact info for the Westerbeke mechanic in the Virgina/Maryland area. I know his first name is George, but I can't remember his last name or where he works. Any ideas? Thanks!

Hello all, Have an problem with the Westerbeke 4.5 Generator on board my 2001 340DA. A couple of weeks ago we were anchored out for the weekend, had the generator running for ~2 days. While we were on shore the generator shut off and I found that the 8amp fuse on the Gen had blown. There was...

Hey all, So have an interesting problem that developed near the end of the season this year. My Westerbeke 4.5kw Gen is slowly losing coolent somewhere. It does not appear to be leaking out of any hoses/fittings as I don't see any coolant in the bildge, however when I'm running the gen over...

So I have been searching the internet and forums on how to convert my 01 340 from using the rubber insert to connect the canvas to the windshield to using snaps instead. I keep reading about using Vadney clips and ended up purchasing some which once I received found out that they are too long...

So, I have an 01 340 DA with 454 Horizons. I found that my remote oil filter lines have started to leak and am looking into replacing them. The Parts I have found are 32-808017 HOSE, COOLER TO ADAPTOR - $17932-807408 HOSE, BRACKET TO OIL COOLER - $7732-806178 HOSE, BRACKET TO ADAPTOR -...

Ive got a 2001 340 sundancer. I filled the holding tank last weekend by accident. I'm looking to get another filter to replace the one that now stinks.... :smt021 I see that there are difference size hookups 5/8, 1 inch, etc. but Im not down at the boat. Does anyone know the size hookup for...

Have an interesting issue that came up over the Labor Day weekend. Boat ran fine when I first started up sitting and in neutral everything is fine. After being under way for a bit and everything is up to operating temp, my port prop continues to spin when in neutral. Not at the same speed as...

My 2001 340DA has 454MAGs and the Temp gauge read around 171-172 when running at cruise or at idle. The temp seems stable at any speed and remains the same for longer cruises. My question is, is that temp to high for the motor. A friend of mine has the same motors in his 410 and his read...

Extra Beeps when starting engine on 340DA Hey all, I've been getting 2 beeps when trying to start my port motor on my 01 340DA. When I turn the switches to the on position both motors do the usual 2 beep notification and I hear the fuel pumps and such come on. When I start the starboard...

I'm looking into installing a keg system on the boat. Anyone else ever do this? Wonder how a keg would do when under way and other cruise conditions.

Hey all, Been looking at marinas along the Potomac River and have been thinking of moving the boat. I'm currently docked in the Occoquan at Captain John Beach and was looking to move into Aquia Creek. We are really looking hard a Hope Springs Marina and wanted to see what you guys thought of...

Hello all! I'm the owner of a "new" to me 2001 340DA with Horizon 7.4 MPI engines and V-Drives. I'm loving the V-Drives right now but I am trying to track down the cause of a vibration in one motor. I've tried a couple things to find it but figured I'd see if anyone else has some insight...

I'm sure this has been discussed at great length else where on this forum but I haven't found a thread on it. I currently have a 240DA and want to eventually go bigger to a 280DA maybe even a 310DA but mostly what you find are gassers. While I know the fuel consumption will go up with...

Quick question about coolant water pressure levels. I have a 240 Sundancer with a fresh water cooled 350 Mag power plant. I was wondering what I should be seeing on the water pressure gauge. Thanks J

Hey all, I'm still learning about having a cruiser and things I need to do for maint. etc. For the water holding, do I need to put anything in with the water to prevent it from getting moldy or anything? Just want to make sure that the water in there stays safe to drink. Thanks! J