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  1. Jeff Evans

    460 Express Cruiser (1985-1989) Discussion Area

    I have the 375 HP Cat 3208's. The boat is underpowered and speed is limited to ~18 knots at 2,300 RPM. The boat lifts but does not properly plane at that speed even with additional trim tabs installed. Given the long distances we run every year (~750 NM) we run her as a trawler at ~8 knots...
  2. Jeff Evans

    460 Express Cruiser (1985-1989) Discussion Area

    Beautiful work. May be a future project for Boldly Go. Beautiful work. Currently no projects underway on Boldly Go. Refinished the cockpit teak in the spring with varnish which turned out great. The rest of summer has been boating with 5 weeks out on the hook in Georgian Bay.
  3. Jeff Evans

    460 Express Cruiser (1985-1989) Discussion Area

    SKybolt, caught up on the reading on this site after a long absence. The galley work you did is beautiful. Every year, "Boldly Go" gets a few upgrades. Added a semi-flexible solar bank to the canvas (440W SunPower) for the house batteries. Increased house bank to qty. 8, 4D batteries...
  4. Jeff Evans

    My boat renovation.

    Yesterday, my daughter and I had the opportunity to visit Michael, Donald and see the boat first hand in the midst of her transition. I am still overwhelmed by the degree of redesign and workmanship going into the project.
  5. Jeff Evans

    My boat renovation.

    Hello Michael, I introduced myself on your other thread. I have the identical boat (year/layout/engines) located in Goderich. Bought her four years ago and had major repairs to the hull's exterior that needed to be ground down, reglassed and refinished by O'Rourke Boat Repair in Penetang...
  6. Jeff Evans

    1987 460 Express Cruiser

    Hello Michael, I am quite interested in your post as I have the identical boat. Bought her 4 years ago and my major restoration was to the hull's exterior, not the interior. We cruise out of Goderich. You have taken on quite the undertaking. I would like to share notes at some time. I will...
  7. Jeff Evans

    460 Express Cruiser (1985-1989) Discussion Area

    Let me know if you have any luck Rick. I have searched for the same info for my 460 without success.
  8. Jeff Evans

    460 Express Cruiser (1985-1989) Discussion Area

    Installed the Optio Fuel sensors this week. Although they splice directly into the fuel lines, it took me a while to prepare the physical spots for flowmeter installation. Was nice to avoid running power and signal wires to the flowmeters as with my prior FloScan units. Fired up the engines...
  9. Jeff Evans

    460 Express Cruiser (1985-1989) Discussion Area

    Next update to "Boldly Go" is on it's way. I want to manage fuel consumption but my prior fuel monitoring supplier (FloScan) has gone out of business. After searching for an alternate supplier, I discovered Optio Fuel flowmeters from Interactio (www.interactio.co) Their design is unique as...
  10. Jeff Evans

    460 Express Cruiser (1985-1989) Discussion Area

    I have an '87 with the 3208TAs. Engines are great but at 375 HP, they are a little light for the boat. Push along at ~ 15-17 knots at 2300 - 2400 RPM. Do not expect 20 knots which I had hoped for. This winter, I added a 2nd set of trim tabs inboard of the prop pockets which improved trim and...
  11. Jeff Evans

    460 Express Cruiser (1985-1989) Discussion Area

    Rick, I sent you a message on Facebook. Send me your e-mail address and it's yours.
  12. Jeff Evans

    How do you Northerners do it?

    I've been working on the interior of the boat for over a month now, crawling though the shrinkwrap. Planned to remove last weekend but too cold. High of -3 C today so still pushing it. Biggest hassle is finding a weather window to wax and bottom paint during low temperatures so that I may...
  13. Jeff Evans

    460 Express Cruiser (1985-1989) Discussion Area

    Skybolt, I made a PDF of the owner's manual (~9 meg). Send me your e-mail address and I will forward it to you. Same goes for anyone else wanting a copy.
  14. Jeff Evans

    Official 360 Aft Cabin forum

    Dave, We had the boat from 2001 to 2015. She had twin Crusader 350 HP (454) engines. Over 2000 hours on the engines which were in great shape. A pig on fuel. We mostly ran her as a trawler at 8 knots and occasionally at 20 knots. Did many upgrades over the years but the biggest was adding...
  15. Jeff Evans

    Official 360 Aft Cabin forum

    I had the '83 355AC that became the 360.
  16. Jeff Evans

    460 Express Cruiser (1985-1989) Discussion Area

    Thank you Skybolt. This is actually a great start and helps explain how the 240 comes in from the shore power and is split on the panel. Thanks again!
  17. Jeff Evans

    Bad boat names

    Lets see: Deep Throttle Wet Dream On The Rocks Miss B Havin Gas Pains Bow Movement Sir Osis of the River
  18. Jeff Evans

    1986 460 EC Manual Availability ?

    Skybolt, I replied on: http://clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/460-express-cruiser-1985-1989-discussion-area.83064/
  19. Jeff Evans

    460 Express Cruiser (1985-1989) Discussion Area

    Hello Skybolt. You are correct. I expect the trim tabs will be fully extended for the most part. Otherwise it is the PSI for each trim plate that will establish the amount of ram extension. Either way I hope to improve performance with greater trim. I have the original manual for a 1987 460...
  20. Jeff Evans

    1986 460 EC Manual Availability ?

    Don, I was scouring the site for people who have a 460 Express and came across your request from 7 years ago. I have an original 1987 manual if you want me to scan it and send a PDF. I am interested if you have schematics for the boat.
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