360DA Issues - Chronic?

My dingy is an AB 9.5' weighs about 150lbs
My motor is 15 hp Yamaha 2 stroke, weighs about 80 lbs.

I don't have any close up photos and won't be out to the boat until next weekend, but basically there are two pivot points that mount at the rear edge of the swim playform. I backed those up with stainless plates and squeezed in 3M sealant. You also need an anchor point to which you tie the block/tackle. I did some math and figured there would be some hefty loads on that anchor point (mechanical disadvantage at certain points of the lift cycle). I added two SeaRay cleats (same as the one at the anchor tie off). I mounted those on the top edge of the stern, backed them up with high density plywood, sqeezed in plenty of epoxy resin with micro balloon filler, added a couple of layers of glass cloth, then 3/16 stainless plates. I anchor the block and tackle on one of the cleats and use the other one to secure the dingy during travel. So far, so good (3rd season).

I have a 7:1 block and tackle, which the dealer upgraded for me from the standard 5:1. I highly recommend that upgrade. It works great.

I'll search for some better photos and/or shoot some new ones when I get out there.
 
Update on the freezer condensation issue.....I put an electronic temp gauge in my freezer and discovered that the setting I had been adjusting to was producing VERY cold temps! I kept dialing the setting back until I got to about 15 degrees F. This setting is barely above the "off" detent. Leaving the freezer at that setting, I haven't had any condensation issues. To be fair, I have only run it for maybe 4 days continuously, but I think that would be enough time to generate the condensation that I was seeing previously.

The setting I was using when the condensation was forming was about in the middle of the range, and that was producing temps well below zero F.

So...it might be as simple as that.

Regarding the dingy davit photos...honestly I've just forgotten to take additional photos. If you still are interested, let me know, accept my apology and I'll throw the camera in the car, possibly shoot some photos this weekend.
 
Straykatts said:
Update on the freezer condensation issue.....I put an electronic temp gauge in my freezer and discovered that the setting I had been adjusting to was producing VERY cold temps! I kept dialing the setting back until I got to about 15 degrees F. This setting is barely above the "off" detent. Leaving the freezer at that setting, I haven't had any condensation issues. To be fair, I have only run it for maybe 4 days continuously, but I think that would be enough time to generate the condensation that I was seeing previously.

The setting I was using when the condensation was forming was about in the middle of the range, and that was producing temps well below zero F.

So...it might be as simple as that.

Regarding the dingy davit photos...honestly I've just forgotten to take additional photos. If you still are interested, let me know, accept my apology and I'll throw the camera in the car, possibly shoot some photos this weekend.
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I will have to try out the settings you suggested on the freezer. I am pretty sure we had ours even above half way. I hope this resolves it.
Matt
 
Straykatts said:
Thanks for the replies.

This is not a canvas leak. My canvas is actually pretty good. Only time I get leaks is when water is really forced at the front, as in stuffing the bow or running on plane into the rain.

This leak is at the base of the windshield. Water collects in the frame's channel (where the attachments to the deck are), runs aft and leaks out at the joint. See photo attached. I think this water has to be there and has to go somewhere, but should be directed out of the cockpit. You can see that little trough, molded into the fiberglass. Seems to me like that trough ought to be below or behind the joint, such the it would catch the water and direct it outward.

Hence, my belief this is a fundamental design flaw (the trough is in the wrong place, or the windshield joint is in the wrong place). Just wondering if others are experiencing this. I may add some kind of drain hole to the windshield frame to relieve the water farther forward, but that's a permanent thing, and don't want to do that without some good forethought.

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I have a 2002 360 and I have the same problem. I thought of using clear silicone to build a dam behind the drain, thus forcing the water to stop at the silicone and drain through the channel in the fiberglass.
 
BOZ said:
I will have to try out the settings you suggested on the freezer. I am pretty sure we had ours even above half way. I hope this resolves it.
Matt
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You guys may be on to something with the freezer setting. I have ours set at about 1/4 of the way and have not had any trouble with that particular problem and our freezer has been on since may. I did have the windshield frame leak, a little silicone behind the frame joint seems to have stopped it. I will try to get a picture of it this weekend
 
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Glad to see other 360 owners out there. I keep mine on Grand Island, NY. I'm trying to set up my profile, so here it goes.
 
Can anyone tell me about RPM/speed?
I purchased mine used in 2004 and during the sea trial, top speed was 32kn @ 5,000rpm. I have the 8.1s, ZF2.5, 21x23 4 blade nibrals. I also tried 22x23 but still go up to 4,950rpm. Anyone else see this? Anyone out there have props that are 25 or 27 pitch? I'd like to try bigger pitch props, but have no good prop shop in Buffalo to re-pitch. thanks
 
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Straykatts said:
Update on the freezer condensation issue.....I put an electronic temp gauge in my freezer and discovered that the setting I had been adjusting to was producing VERY cold temps! I kept dialing the setting back until I got to about 15 degrees F. This setting is barely above the "off" detent. Leaving the freezer at that setting, I haven't had any condensation issues. To be fair, I have only run it for maybe 4 days continuously, but I think that would be enough time to generate the condensation that I was seeing previously.

The setting I was using when the condensation was forming was about in the middle of the range, and that was producing temps well below zero F.

So...it might be as simple as that.

Straykatts and Matt, Here is a photo of the freezer setting position I have had mine set at. It has not produced any condensation. Don't know if it is related but...hope it helps. Also, windshield frame with a little silicone behind the joint. No water has come in since caulking it and lord knows we have had enough rain. Keep us posted, Take care.
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Our freezer is set about the same as Mark's, and has been on continuously since May 30 - without a drop of condensation underneath.

So far, even with our monsoon conditions in July, we've had zero leaks around the windshield frame.

Now, the leaks in the gas tanks every time we use the boat - that is a different story!!!
 
there's a drain hole in the freezer that should pick up any of that condensation/water make sure its not blocked with anything in it .
 
I have read through this thread after doing a search on "windshield leaks". My 360 has the exact leak described in the original post. Looks like silicone sealant along the frame worked for some - did anyone ever come up with any other solution? Did you apply the silicone sealant just to the exterior frame joint?
 
I would NOT recommend silicone sealant. The dealer put some on mine. It didn't fix the problem, and it just turned yellow. I'm going to scrape it off and try something else this spring. Truly this is a chronic, design issue. Would love to fnd the "fix."
 
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