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Hello fellow boaters, i have a 2005 Searay 360 sundancer with Yanmar 6lp-stp diesel engines I keep finding unverified data online of top speed well above 30knots but I m able to only get 24knots top speed trimmed on a calm sea I m curious to see what other Yanmar 360’s are doing out there...

Been a while though I would provide all of ya an update still working on the generator... ending up replacing quite a few components in additional to all hoses and rubber goods -New water pump housing including the bracket -New Alternator -New fuel pump and bracket -New...

LOL ! you know as well as I winters are long !

Following the purchase of our 360 in Dec 2020 We spent about 3-4 weeks of engine repair, haul out to perform various task in order to bring the vessel up to speed. We performed a massive service on the Yanmar engine replacing _all rubber hoses _high failure items( sensors, thermostats, water...

yes complicated but I suspect many has same issue just not noticed yet if that hose was never replaced Hopefully all. This work will last few years down the road Generator muffler Engine Complete exhaust pipe , mufflers …. Taking advantage of the roomy engine room to replace the autopilot...

Upon further investigation found the small hole in the raw water hose in the rear which was spraying the alternator and dripping down the pan Needless to say the alternator requires replacement ! Because we are installing a sound enclosure which will render the access even more fun The...

boat was in southern Florida from 2006 to 2021 ! very well possible, assuming that a leak was present, sea. water would evaporate and leave just salt behind eating away at the metal.

Exhaust and both mufflers had to be removed Ounce the unit is slid out to clear the lifting eyes, you have about 2” max of clearance Lots of back and forth repositioning onto the new brackets both of my rear mounts were rusted thru, 1 completed broken off- the other one was on its way to...

small unfortunately the small jack was no help ! chain is the way to go !

After a lot of prep work and about 2 hours of work ! We were able to unbolt the pan from the floor and the vibration pad from the generator Disconnect the fuel supply and exhaust hose Slide the unit out to clear to the lifting eye hook up the chains to the lifting Eye separate the old pan place...

The pan is good old steel ! using aircraft paint from my work which consist of Green Epoxy primer MIL-P-23377F Type I and MIL-C-85285 Polyurethane Topcoat. I don't expect this see any rust any time soon ! :)

Step 1 paint the new pan ! second coat will be going on tomorrow tentative pan replacement for next weekend !

Indeed Wisconsin cold and Snowy winter ! Wonderfull 9c yesterday ! we are in a heated warehouse (maritime enterprise) who is specialized in winter yacht storage. same configuration as you 8OEZ ad yes only 1" clearance from the top deck but you only need 1/2" to remove the pan ! (crossing...

Hi Bd360 almost ready to perform the lift, received the pump yesterday we should work perfectly for the application the new metal pan from Kohler came black so I need to scuff it up and re-paint it white. also need to finish disconnecting the exhaust ! I will try to do a video !

yes overall a great trip and great memories ! though about the funnel only issue is that most if not all have a straight pipe coming out of it. 360 fuel port is almost 90degree. the funnel would require some sort of modifications to work. but yes I think it would work to minimized the extend of...

That’s awesome! Dream of mine how long did it take you ? we cruised 4 months in total (admiral + 2 kids) Bahamas was nice but had issues entering with Covid Not much open and available at. The time Spent a week cruising the area around Bimini (recommend to skip if feasible) Then traveled...

BD360, I would love to hear recap of your journey doing the great loop ! did you have any issues with fuel range ? We did in 2021 tarpon spring down to the key's crossed to the berry islands and back to Daytona Beach the yacht was then shipped to Lake Michigan. if all goes as planned we will...

thank you ! found the PN . for some reason I didnt have that Haven't executed yet but planned to lift using a micro lift (see below) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082X38J93/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2QI9VN2NT26XC&psc=1 Lifting the generator side and blocking and then lifting the engine...

Much delayed pictures! Taking a part again Moe pics on the final installation

Bd360, I have started today my generator repair and upgrade. First action today was to remove the exhaust for the engine and generator. I got to say that removing the water hoses is a complete nightmare and will have the Dremel them out as they are not going anywhere! 1) I will be replacing...