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I had water coming in my starboard window, running forward up behind galley cabinets, under windshield and coming down in starboard forward locker, and also down wall to v berth shelf with tv and absorbing into the rails around bed. Water also ran under rails and down onto mattress. Look for...

... and would appreciate any guidance, tips, words of wisdom that you may have. I also would love to hear from anyone that owns this boat as well. I will have a survey AND an engine survey performed as well. Thanks, Paul

Jason, I have considered that boat for awhile, but have not seen it in person. I have gotten lots of info from my dealership on that boat. My concern from a distance is that it has been for sale in inventory for more than a year. I am still looking at 48 Da's, but have not made a decision. I...

Thanks for the input. This is what I got back from service department: "found that the wire harness on the engine had a pin that had busted and was causing an arc, which was tripping the breaker. The new harness is around $150" Does this sound correct? Thanks again. P Gas engines

Hit the starboard switch at the helm; nothing; not a sound, not a click. ANy ideas?/ Thanks, Paul

Mark, Good to hear from you! I have talked with Keith; He is in the slip beside me. What do YOU think about the Mer 411 and the comments about the engine being too small? Thanks, Paul

The Meridian has the 380 diesels

I am considering several boats right now. One is a 2003 Searay 40 SB with Diesels One is a NEW 2007 (still in dealer new inventory) Meridian 411. What is your opinion and why?? Thanks, Paul

Ran the boat on Friday; Both engines got up to about 4000 RPMs, then the starboard engine plunged to about 2300. After a few seconds, it surged to about 3600 RPMs, and the dove again. I tried to come up on plane 3 times and got this same result. Temp on starboard is slightly higher than port...

Thank you for your input. I just ordered some Sporiclean. I will report back once I have had a chance to clean the mold. Paul

won't the bleach take out the color?

I had some water come in the v berth after the storms this summer. The matttress, bedding, pillows, and platform (carpeted) had been wet. I didn't find it until several weeks later and the v berth smelled very bad. I stripped the mattress, took the mattress out in the sun for a day and sprayed...

Thanks, I'll take a look at mine this weekend, but mine is in the salon, and doesn't have a swivel base. It is mounted inside a floor cabinet, with a drawer underneath, and a a small cabinet with shelves on the right side. I will look to see if there are screws inside the cabinet. Anyone else...

I cannot figure out how the tv/vcr is attached in the cabinet in the salon and I want to remove it. There doesn't seem to be any straps holding it down. There is a drawer under the tv cabinet, so is it possible that it is attached from the bottom? Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks...

Collinite's No. 845 Insulator wax for Strataglass. Hold rails EVERYTIME you are navigating steps. Don't ask. Paul

*UPDATE* Had a long discussion with the genny mechanic this AM. He explained that the ignition coil is arc'ing and finding the ground wire. Also, the fuel pump is clicking, but not working. Long story short; new fuel pump, new dist. cap and ignition coil, new plugs, wires, fuel filter, fuel...

Thank you very much for the reply! That is VERY helpful. I am 2 hours away from my boat, and the Genny mechanic has a monopoly in our area; no other options. I will go over your checklist tomorrow with the mechanic when he calls me about his estimate. I will post any new info I get. Thanks...

Generator specialist finally got down to look at it today. He said it was in dire need of service. Suggested new plugs, wires, ignition cap, fuel hoses, fuel pump, etc. Said the genny was drawing too much something and was burning out the ignition something. Sorry, but my head was spinning from...

Re: Generator quits running after about 5 minutes *UPDATE* Update: Boat is 2 hrs. from me; Had mechanic look at it. The same mechanic that replaced the impeller. He said he got it running after the new impeller (before I had my issue). It had water flow. Now he can't get it started at all...

I plan on removing the washer/dryer on my 2001 380 AC. Has anyone done this? Any tips or instructions? Thanks, Paul