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[KnotCruisin]

I'll be visiting Marco Island, FL early April for Spring Break. Anyone near that general area that would let me buy him coffee/drinks and chat about their 400DB experience?

 

[jimt3]

Thank you all for the suggestions on the Westerbeke. I will try the valve and injectors before shelling out the big bucks. The previous owner has installed the Centek muffler and it does a good job quieting the exhaust.

"Champagne Problems", might have to keep that for the next boat name! Good stuff.

Jim

2001 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge
"Knot Laxin"
Centreville, MD

 

[ZZ13]

I learned something new today by trial and error. The 120Volt panel has three breaker/switches marked "Galley Systems", "Port Systems" and "STBD Systems". Well, it turns out thats just fancy terminology for "Galley GFCI outlet", "Guest Head GFCI outlet" and "Master Head GFCI outlet". All the 120V outlets on the boat are outlets downstream from each of these three GFCI outlets, and protected by that GFCI as follows:

Port Systems: Enables GFCI outlet in guest Head cabinet; that then feeds head outlet under that cabinet, outlet in battery switch compartment, outlet under bridge stairs for ice maker or fridge, outlet on bridge, outlet in House vacuum cabinet behind sleeper sofa, outlet above sleeper sofa, outlet in guest stateroom sliding compartment, outlet in master stateroom TV cabinet and outlet next to TV in master stateroom

Galley Systems: Enables GFCI outlet in sliding door cabinet to right of sink; that then feeds the outlet outside of that cabinet, outlet behind coffee maker, and the outlet in the salon TV compartment

STBD Systems: Enables GFCI outlet in master Head cabinet; that then feeds the other outlet externally under that cabinet

 

[cwiert]

I learned something new today by trial and error. The 120Volt panel has three breaker/switches marked "Galley Systems", "Port Systems" and "STBD Systems". Well, it turns out thats just fancy terminology for "Galley GFCI outlet", "Guest Head GFCI outlet" and "Master Head GFCI outlet". All the 120V outlets on the boat are outlets downstream from each of these three GFCI outlets, and protected by that GFCI as follows:

Port Systems: Enables GFCI outlet in guest Head cabinet; that then feeds head outlet under that cabinet, outlet in battery switch compartment, outlet on bridge, outlet in House vacuum cabinet behind sleeper sofa, outlet in guest stateroom sliding compartment, outlet in master stateroom TV cabinet and outlet next to TV in master stateroom

Galley Systems: Enables GFCI outlet in sliding door cabinet to right of sink; that then feeds the outlet outside of that cabinet, outlet behind coffee maker, outlet behind refrigerator and microwave, and the outlet in the salon TV compartment

STBD Systems: Enables GFCI outlet in master Head cabinet; that then feeds the other outlet externally under that cabinet

Thanks Bill. I think you forgot one outlet. The one in the cockpit cabinet for the ice maker. I'm assuming this also is part of "Port systems?"

 

[ZZ13]

Thanks Bill. I think you forgot one outlet. The one in the cockpit cabinet for the ice maker. I'm assuming this also is part of "Port systems?"

Crud. Forgot to test that one. You are correct John. Also I forgot to include the outlet above the sleeper sofa (it's a port systems one). I'll mod the post.


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[Arickosmo]

Still hunting...

In these boats do the sinks and showers drain overboard or into the poo tank? I hate the idea of filling the holding tank with water, although it does lead to more timely cleaning/rinsing. We looked at a few last weekend and I noticed a number of hoses leading to the shower sump. I'm hoping the sump pumps overboard instead of into the tank.

 

[ZZ13]

Still hunting...

In these boats do the sinks and showers drain overboard or into the poo tank? I hate the idea of filling the holding tank with water, although it does lead to more timely cleaning/rinsing. We looked at a few last weekend and I noticed a number of hoses leading to the shower sump. I'm hoping the sump pumps overboard instead of into the tank.

All three sinks, both showers and both air conditioning condensate pans drain into the shower sump. The shower sump then pumps directly overboard. Some here have drilled a hole in the side of the boat and plumbed the galley sink to drain straight overboard to not fill the sump with food and grease.


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[Woldus]

Hello All,

It's been an enjoyable month reading all the posts and absorbing the small details that seem to make the 400DB one of Sea Ray's best builds. My wife and I lost our 42' GB trawler during Hurricane Matthew. It was a 1968 Woodie - project boat, but after 15 months of work the goal line was in sight. After about a month or so of mourning we've started to get our feet back under us for a replacement. I think I'm in love with the 400DB. Not sure how I stumbled onto this model - but those are usually the best finds anyway, right? I.e. Munjack Cay and the stingray/shark cove.



I got to go aboard a 2005 440DB in January in Jax, but would love to find one closer to Charleston for my wife to feel how the space actually works. Anyone nearby that needs a cold six pack in exchange for a tour?

On a slightly different topic - anyone familiar with the Cruisers Yacht 4450? It's a 45' sedan bridge style with a rear master suite and the galley is up. Kind of interesting, but I don't know as much about the manufacturer as I do about Sea Ray.

 

[Arickosmo]

I like the idea of draining sinks overboard, shower sumps get nasty enough without adding food to them.

 

[tsquared1965]

My faucets had a oring that failed I removed the handle then pulled the cartridge and replace the oring and cleaned the disks no more leak

 

[FeLizDream]

I just installed a new refrigerator in the cockpit, the biggest one that fits that space was the Isotherm CR-65.
I removed the old ice maker, it was still working and making ice fine, but I just found out it was leaking water and damaging the fiberglass wood underneath. I removed all the rotten pieces of the balsa core damaged by the leaking water,
I sprayed with Insulating Foam Sealant, cut it and installed a piece of kingstarboard to support the new refrigerator. here is a picture of the final installation.

The here is step by step pictures of how I did it. By the way I bought the dual power 110 and 12 volts, it already has the 110 volt connection inside the cabinet, the 12 volt I connected to the port panel next to the port side electrical panel.
This is before

This is showing the king star board support for the fridge,

And the final installation

This small refrigerator is very spacious, now I can have bottle of champagne, wine, beers and water outside, without going in all the time to the galley fridge, very happy with the results. I put a fridge thermometer inside to check and after a few hours it was perfectly cool. Another project finish from the long list.



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[ZZ13]

That looks really good. Enjoy the cold beverages!


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[Converse48]

Looks great! Nice work!

 

[cwiert]

I also get water in that same area, but mine is not from the ice maker (I removed mine last year). After it rains, it's wet in there. I'm still trying to track down the source of that one. If anyone has "been there, done that" before, please let me know.

Thanks.

BTW - nice job on that install. It looks great. Also, if I may ask, did you have that slider door tinted professionally, or did you do it yourself? If you DIY, do you mind sharing what product you used? That's on my list for this year.

Thanks.

 

[FeLizDream]

1) will be possible the rain water or when you wash the boat, the water can come in from the vents on the door? or maybe also from the speaker above the door/ice-maker, I will have to check that?

2) the windows are professionally tinted, but it came like that from previous owner. The Tint is very dark, i can see perfect outside but no one can see inside, all the windows are tinted even the main salon windshield is tinted, it helps a lot with the sun and also the privacy, i removed also all the curtains in the Salon and all the curtain in the window salon and kitchen, the boat looks more clean and modern, have you notice that the new models none of them have curtains anymore.

3) If I had to do it i will use the new ceramic tint window
Thank you for the comments.

I also get water in that same area, but mine is not from the ice maker (I removed mine last year). After it rains, it's wet in there. I'm still trying to track down the source of that one. If anyone has "been there, done that" before, please let me know.

Thanks.

BTW - nice job on that install. It looks great. Also, if I may ask, did you have that slider door tinted professionally, or did you do it yourself? If you DIY, do you mind sharing what product you used? That's on my list for this year.

Thanks.

 

[Woldus]

Hello everyone,

I've really enjoyed reading the posts in this thread. After we lost our GB trawler during Hurricane Matthew it took us awhile to think about another boat. Not sure how I stumbled onto the DB400, but I think I'm in love. Anyone near Charleston that wants to trade a six pack for a tour I'd be happy to find your brand. Karen really likes the full views in the 400...very similar to our GB with the natural light. Will probably purchase in 12-18 months. Looking forward to more great mods and posts.

 

[Islandbound]

I also get water in that same area, but mine is not from the ice maker (I removed mine last year). After it rains, it's wet in there. I'm still trying to track down the source of that one. If anyone has "been there, done that" before, please let me know.

Thanks.

BTW - nice job on that install. It looks great. Also, if I may ask, did you have that slider door tinted professionally, or did you do it yourself? If you DIY, do you mind sharing what product you used? That's on my list for this year.

Thanks.

I too have soft wood from years of rain water entering the space. Living aboard I have watched the water and have experimented with redirecting it. I find while some comes from my rod holders most comes from the third step and runs from gunwale to inside edge and runs down in to the compartment.

Good install - well done to our friend.


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[Ray O]

Hello everyone,

I've really enjoyed reading the posts in this thread. After we lost our GB trawler during Hurricane Matthew it took us awhile to think about another boat. Not sure how I stumbled onto the DB400, but I think I'm in love. Anyone near Charleston that wants to trade a six pack for a tour I'd be happy to find your brand. Karen really likes the full views in the 400...very similar to our GB with the natural light. Will probably purchase in 12-18 months. Looking forward to more great mods and posts.

Woldus,
Sorry to hear about your GB, I have my 400DB having some Hurricane Matthew repairs being done. Luckily mostly cosmetic damage. It's the perfect boat for us! I hope to have the repairs completed and be in the Charleston area the last two weeks of April. If you don't get a tour by then reach out to me.

 

[ZZ13]

i have a 99 400DB, My Stbd rudder is shipping a bit of water - bilge pump comes on every two hours or so. I need to tighten the jam nut on the stuffing box but it is very difficult to get at so I will have to manufacture a couple of wrenches to get at it. Can you tell me the size of the two large hex nuts on the stuffing box.

Can you message me so I don't have to figure out how to get back here please.

Ron

Hi Nosnow. My boat is at Ft Pierce City Marina. I just passed by yours while puttering around the marina in my dingy. To add to the small world thing, my3sons (Mark) stopped here a few days ago on his route around the loop. So I got to meet him and his wife.


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[FeLizDream]

That looks really good. Enjoy the cold beverages!


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Thank you Bill