40 sedan bridge forum

[ZZ13]

Bill,
I already did the heads. I had binding put on them. I noticed you didn't use binding. Do you think it will hold together?

I'll be doing long term field testing to find out - ha!. Actually, I plan to sew binding on the head mats - just haven't gotten around to it yet. But I am going to see how the big pieces on the bridge and cockpit hold up without binding.

 

[ynot]

hello every one
I have a 96 sea ray sedan bridge
yesterday had issue with potable water not coming out only air with presser
checked the pumps hey are continually running and getting hot

what should I look for? thank you

 

[mjmason1]

The first 2 things to check are easy. 1: Check to be sure there is water in the tank. Even if the tank gauge say's full go down and do a visual check. 2: Check your water cap. If there isn't a good seal, that might cause a problem.
From there it might be an impellor problem not pulling the water. Though I wouldn't think both pumps would go at the same time.

 

[Milestone2]

Hey Milestone. I am in the process of laying down Infinity in my boat. Did the cockpit and cut out the bridge. I want to avoid cutting the slits to fit the flooring around the captains chairs pedestals. Does your installation have the slit on the outside (can't tell from this picture), or did the installers find a way to remove and re-install the captains chairs?

Hey Bill, sorry for the late reply, I haven't checked in for a while. We unbolted the captains chairs rather than making a slit an much prefer the look over having seems. Did you get the flooring installed? I had the stairs done this spring and will post some pictures next time I am at the boat.


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[Milestone2]

Hey Bill, sorry for the late reply, I haven't checked in for a while. We unbolted the captains chairs rather than making a slit an much prefer the look over having seems. Did you get the flooring installed? I had the stairs done this spring and will post some pictures next time I am at the boat.


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Hey Bill, started reading from where I last checked in. You did a great job with the vinyl flooring and I love the head idea. How did you attach the steps as I don't see any snaps. Also, my installer was very insistent I always roll it with the vinyl out, not the rubber.


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[ZZ13]

Hey Bill, started reading from where I last checked in. You did a great job with the vinyl flooring and I love the head idea. How did you attach the steps as I don't see any snaps. Also, my installer was very insistent I always roll it with the vinyl out, not the rubber.


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The steps are simply caulked/glued down with a bead around the perimeter. I used an outdoor caulk I've loved for years on both my boats and my home (OSI Quad). It holds well, never breaks down, and can actually fairly easily be removed. I have enough flooring left over for two more sets of steps. So if it doesn't work out, I'll just cut some new ones and try again. The sheets I got with the flooring also stated to always roll the flooring vinyl out. I'll cheat every now and then when I use the cockpit hatch if I am only going to have it rolled up for just a few minutes.

 

[Milestone2]

The steps are simply caulked/glued down with a bead around the perimeter. I used an outdoor caulk I've loved for years on both my boats and my home (OSI Quad). It holds well, never breaks down, and can actually fairly easily be removed. I have enough flooring left over for two more sets of steps. So if it doesn't work out, I'll just cut some new ones and try again. The sheets I got with the flooring also stated to always roll the flooring vinyl out. I'll cheat every now and then when I use the cockpit hatch if I am only going to have it rolled up for just a few minutes.

Thx Bill. I used snaps but the flooring gets slippery and moves if water gets underneath. The glue/caulk would likely keep water out! I am going to do the same. You have noticed no issue rolling to access the hatch then? I have bee flipping the carpet over the bench which often slides back down own me while I am in the engine room. Ha! Your method is way better if the flooring is cool with it.


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[ZZ13]

Thx Bill. I used snaps but the flooring gets slippery and moves if water gets underneath. The glue/caulk would likely keep water out! I am going to do the same. You have noticed no issue rolling to access the hatch then? I have bee flipping the carpet over the bench which often slides back down own me while I am in the engine room. Ha! Your method is way better if the flooring is cool with it.


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My warning sheet didn't say why not to do it. Maybe its a potential top layer to backing separation issue - but I don't know. I'll let you know if I start running into issues. I am generally avoiding this by using the inside hatches as I don't have any carpet in the salon. I didn't like the snaps on the steps at all. I think it looks crappy and I was worried the flooring would move around. So I thought I'd experiment with gluing it down. As you can see I am also experimenting with exposed cut edges. But I didn't buy the HD backing. I bought the thinner CC backing. So the top of the flooring is closer to the boat surface.

 

[ZZ13]

Milestone you inspired me to try rolling it the other way. It was quite easy.

 

[JoeV]

Since the topic of cockpit carpets has come up we are having a devil of a time with ours. We had cockpit canvas made for our 2001 Sedan to keep our carpet dry. The problem is whenever it rains hard water comes in from the gunwales onto the bridge/gunwale steps on the Port side and the gunwale steps on the Starboard side.

Does anyone else have this problem? Has anyone, hopefully, found a solution? I contacted Sea Ray hoping they would have original canvas drawings but no dice. Sadly they didn't even have pictures.

We have a few ideas of how to fix it but if someone has already done so why reinvent the wheel.

 

[PMC]

Since the topic of cockpit carpets has come up we are having a devil of a time with ours. We had cockpit canvas made for our 2001 Sedan to keep our carpet dry. The problem is whenever it rains hard water comes in from the gunwales onto the bridge/gunwale steps on the Port side and the gunwale steps on the Starboard side.

Does anyone else have this problem? Has anyone, hopefully, found a solution? I contacted Sea Ray hoping they would have original canvas drawings but no dice. Sadly they didn't even have pictures.

We have a few ideas of how to fix it but if someone has already done so why reinvent the wheel.

I have gaskets on my canvas, and the water finds its way in. I get water running across the steps, down in-front of the ice maker. We have a basic area rug, that is rolled and stored when I'm away.

Now if you can come up with a fix to keep sandy kids off the boat, I'm really interested

 

[ZZ13]

Since the topic of cockpit carpets has come up we are having a devil of a time with ours. We had cockpit canvas made for our 2001 Sedan to keep our carpet dry. The problem is whenever it rains hard water comes in from the gunwales onto the bridge/gunwale steps on the Port side and the gunwale steps on the Starboard side.

Does anyone else have this problem? Has anyone, hopefully, found a solution? I contacted Sea Ray hoping they would have original canvas drawings but no dice. Sadly they didn't even have pictures.

We have a few ideas of how to fix it but if someone has already done so why reinvent the wheel.

Boatswains Locker in Jacksonville, FL did your original canvas for Sea Ray. They still have all the templates for it (I have contacted them before for replacement estimates). You can contact them here: http://www.boatswains-locker.com/

 

[Keith the Cop]

I have gaskets on my canvas, and the water finds its way in. I get water running across the steps, down in-front of the ice maker. We have a basic area rug, that is rolled and stored when I'm away.

Now if you can come up with a fix to keep sandy kids off the boat, I'm really interested

Seems to be a common problem. I'm thinking about some sort of moldable piece to divert the water off the side of the boat. Hassle rolling the carpet when it rains

 

[Keith the Cop]

Has anyone replaced the rollers on the sliding door? Mine must be totally gone. Rubbing against the frame. I see a few different sizes. Anyone sure of the right one? My boat is a 2000. I assume all years are the same

 

[Nepenthe]

Has anyone replaced the rollers on the sliding door? Mine must be totally gone. Rubbing against the frame. I see a few different sizes. Anyone sure of the right one? My boat is a 2000. I assume all years are the same

Have you tried using a spray lubricant on through the openings on each end? I typically lubricate mine every season to maintain smooth operation. When dry, they sound like fingernails on a chalk board.

 

[FeLizDream]

Has anyone replaced the rollers on the sliding door? Mine must be totally gone. Rubbing against the frame. I see a few different sizes. Anyone sure of the right one? My boat is a 2000. I assume all years are the same

Dear Keith, I believe if you disassemble the sliding door and take the rollers to Home Depot or Lowes, they have a lot of different rollers for all kind of sliding doors, the boat I am buying the PO just replace it and the door slides like brand new.
Just my opinion. Fernando.



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[FeLizDream]

The engines have to come out through the salon. Which means you need to take the sliding glass doors out. There is about at the marina I go to that had his Cummings replaced. He bought rebuilds. His tab for doing both was right around $100k. That's here in NY.

Keith, thank you for the reply. I am moving forward with the boat, will take possession this weekend.



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[Milestone2]

We bought our 2001 last year and were not a fan of the tufting so it replaced on both couches and surprisingly the new material matches the old very nicely in case anyone is thinking of doing the same. Also took my wife's suggestion and replaced the tufted inlay with a stone/glass tile which we think looks great.

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[ZZ13]

How did you attach the tile?

 

[Milestone2]

How did you attach the tile?

I used a silicone sealant/adhesive and tacked the 12" strips with finishing nails. It will be easily removed if we get tired or it and is holding up well. Only cost about $30 for 6 12x12 tiles I cut into 2" strips.


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