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I have a 1989 340 EC. I am considering adding a shoot thru hull transducer. I can't find any information confirming if the bottom of the hull is solid fiberglass or is it fiberglass laminated wood core. Any information on this would be appreciated. Hate to glue it in place and find I just shot...

I am restoring an '89 340 EC. Does anyone know what type material is used to make the guage/switch panels. I have them layed for my CNC router. I can't figue out what the material is so that I can laser etch the lettering to allow light to illuminate the panel. Yes I have a good wife and have...

Ok time to sound cheap. I have a 89 340EC. I am restoring it as just a fun boat. I have a Lowrance GPS HDS5 combo unit. It came with a skimmer type transducer for the depth finder. The bouat had a Garmin gps/depth find that was shot when I got it. Question is, can the Lowrance connect to the...

Ok. I purchased a Lowrance HDS 5 that is all inclusive. Had to buy a Navionics chip to get the detail I wanted. Have not installed the depth finder, but plan to use the thru hull type not the transom mounted do hicky. But the problem is, less than one year into it has bit the dust. Its off to...

I noticed there is no duct work for the return air. Just a grill under the sink with an open area to the coil. Is this common? Should I fabricate some type of vent to allow for proper filtering? Or not worry about because there is limited dust on the water? Boat is a 1989 340 EC that HAD...

I am putting in an A/C unit,Marine Air System 16K, in a 1989 340 EC. The ducting is present so is all the other required plumbing and electrical. I need the plenum to feeds 1-4" duct and 1-3" duct (These are approximate sizes). I have searched and can not find just the plenum. As a last resort I...

Sunday I was at the pier and my neighbor came in from a weekend trip. He was happy and smiling and told about all the problems he had. Then he said it all "If you don't want any problems, stay home". I guess thats boating in a nutshell. Just felt it was worth posting. Enjoy

Found the water leak now to repair the damage. This boat has been leaking rain water since new. The floor at the center stowage area was shot. Removed the carpet and found that the fiberglass/wood had seperated. Cut out the really bad stuff and have no intent to remove the cabinets. Wood filler...

Well after weeks of searching I have found my leak. 1989 340 EC had water in the middle cabin floor compatment. Also noticed that the boat leaned to the starboard side for some unknown reason. Now it has been discovered. Starboard side of the windsheild, where it meets the deck there are wires...

I have a 1989 340 Express Cruiser and the long side windows are leaking. I plan to remove the windows, clean the area then re-install with new caulk. What is the best caulk for this project. Naturally I need some marine grade with good UV protection. Next, can I find that plastic strip that...

I am in te process of repairing a fiberglass swim platform. It has two opening with a teak wood "grill" that are 28"x10". Will pressure treated wood work in the place of the teak? Its a cost issue. I know I can get the teak but that stuff is expensive. I have done many project with treated wood...

Back to work on my 89 Express Cruiser 340. Had a problem ith the 110 volt system not working. Had power to the panel but the outlets would not get power. Thought I had a broke wire in the circuit. Tried everything and got the inuries to prove it. Finally started chasing the wire from the panel...

Here a question for all. What would be a general value of a '77 30' Sedan Bridge. I would say it is in fair condition and is sea worthy. ITS NOT FOR SALE. Just checking for an approximate value. If I do decide to sell it, I'll post it in the proper place. So please don't ask. Respect the forum.

Hello from Houston Texas. I am the proud owners of 2 Sea Ray's. One is a 1977 30' Sedan Bridge and the other is a 1989 34' Express Cruiser. The '77 was bought as a project until the '89 came along. The '77 will be on the "chopping block" in the next few weeks. Shoot, I don't have time for one...

Have a project boat. 1977 sedan bridge, 30' can send pics if anyone interested. In excellent shape. Few week ends and you can have it in the water. Complete boat. Got a 1989 express cruiser I am working on. Wife said, get rid of one of them.....So....Half the money and all the....well you know...

In the process of restoring a '77 Sedan Bridge. I have finished most of the wiring. Replaced the fresh water pump with a modern ShuFlo and the bildge blowers are all new. I am totally replacing the back deck. It was rotted beyond repair. My Question-Has any one used "Bedliner" paint to...

Hello all. I am working to restore a 77 sedan bridge, 30'. In checking the wiring for the bildge pumps I find the switch has AUTO and MANUEL. I found the MANUEL wire to the pumps but not anything for AUTO. The float switch has been disconnected by the previous owners with only direct clips to...

At what age would you consider a boat an antique? I am working on restoring a 1977 Sea Ray Sedan Bridge. Thus far all the wiring has checked out good. The Onan GenSet is froze up. I can't tell at this point if it is the generator portion or the engine. Are Onan gensets worth rebuilding, or...

I am in the process of resoring a 1977 30' sedan bridge. Need some scoop on any of the original items for this boat. Also would like a copy of an owners maneul if one is available. My first boat. I have restored cars and buildings, hope this turns out like I hope. I want to bring back to its...

I just purchased a 1977 30' Sea Ray Sedan Bridge. This boat has been neglected over the past four to five years. No paper work on the vessel is available. Any assistance in getting some documnets for this early model would be appreciated. I've restored some old buildings, now I want to do...