Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature currently requires accessing the site using the built-in Safari browser.
The seat comes out easily - its two "pins" and then the legs pop out of the socket - no tools necessary - it is really heavy though - ive had the access panels off to tighten cleats - plenty of room for flush mounted rod holders - not a lot of complaints from me on the boat (I've had it for almost 9 years) I dont fish though -
:smt021swivel shaft seal leaks on both b3's. Picked boat up on Saturday as planned, on 50+/- mile trip home stopped to top off fuel tanks (109gl) bilge went on pumped out 1/2 to full gallon. Did not think to much of it(to much excitement) arrived in her new port and while having something cold with a buddie she pumped out again. We started timing it at 19 minutes, then 20, then 21, no idea why it was getting longer but it was enough for me to feel a little ill. On inspection saw the water coming in at steering arm assembly and called seller. He agreed to take care of it and let him know what it was. Read forums regarding and made calls and we both determined proper way is to pull both motors not using the Jr kit and split the approximately 4k tab. This vessel is very clean and otherwise we'll maintained with a clean survey(go figure... If a surveyor ever say some boats just have wet bilge I call bs!!) That even after all said and done I will have about 54500 into the purchase I am doing OK. Stainless package, Genny, bow thruster ect... If you can't tell I'm trying to make myself feel better
By "blower on control panel" do you mean the "Power Vents" switch in the cabin control panel? That switch has nothing to do with the bilge blowers. It simply energizes power so the galley and head vent switches work. The bilge blower switch at the helm is what needs to be on when you run the generator, to keep the engine room vented. Actually, I had mine on all the time when the main engines were on as well.The boat was first launched for the season and showed no evidence unless perhaps looking for that specific problem being so high on the transom. I have come to terms with it and am happy I caught it now and will know I wont have any problems in the near future. My mechanic had everything in stock and is taking it as a priority and jumping right on it. He also believes he may come in closer to 3k for the job but always plan more is a good rule of thumb. I have been out on her twice and put just over 4 hours on her. Love the boat and how she handles, very excited to enjoy her this summer. From what I gather that stainless windshield frame is an expensive upgrade but most I have seen have it. I am trying not to use the thruster much but have(more practice needed!) and it is cool! My admiral and I were using the Genny while cleaning below the first day and co detector went off, opened forward hatch and it shut off quickly. Had blower on control panel on but not one on helm. Second time I used both and did not have the problem. Is this the norm?
By "blower on control panel" do you mean the "Power Vents" switch in the cabin control panel? That switch has nothing to do with the bilge blowers. It simply energizes power so the galley and head vent switches work. The bilge blower switch at the helm is what needs to be on when you run the generator, to keep the engine room vented. Actually, I had mine on all the time when the main engines were on as well.
Oh, you are correct. I forgot they put a blower switch next to the generator switches. That does the exact same thing as the blower switch at the helm. Both turn on and off the same blowers in the engine room. Just makes it convenient so you don't have to walk up to the helm to turn on the blower when firing up the generator.That's what I meant I think, it is the toggle switch three in a row right next to generator warm up and on/off. I think though that a blower turns on with it. Explains a lot if not, I will verify when I get her back. Thanks Bill. I too keep it running while engines are running.