ptitchuisse
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- Jun 12, 2020
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- Boat Info
- 400 Sedan Bridge 2000
- Engines
- Caterpillar 3126
thank you!Balsa core until mid-2001. Fiberglass with glass mat from then on.
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thank you!Balsa core until mid-2001. Fiberglass with glass mat from then on.
Yup, but it doesn't sound the alarm. The two pumps that sound the alarm are the "emergency forward bilge pump", which is the pump in the cabin forward of the engine room bulkhead under the inward Guest stateroom bunk, and the "aft emergency bilge pump" which some call the high water pump. It's mounted in the back of the engine room on a ledge about a foot higher than the regular old aft bilge pump (which doesn't sound an alarm).According to the owners manual the forward bilge pump is the one that's forward in the engine room.
1) keep the boat caulked at the joints and fix any hull cracks (as you would with any boat) and the cored hull is fine. Lots of fine boats have coresd hulls. It makes them lighter. Sea Rays have more known issues with moisture on decks - around the hatches, portals and joints. Have the survey check those areas well. (Again, as you would with any boat).
2) you can get the better price with the owner that is more willing to deal. That’s the variable in prices, not the boats. Get the boat that fits you best and don’t worry about resale. Resale is going to be more dictated by how YOU care for it and your records. That being said, I’d have a personal bias against boat 3. A well maintained boat should not need new or rebuilt engines at this stage. But that’s my personal bias. As for the other two, you need to see proof of 1000 hour service, regular after cooler service, etc. I don’t know the Cats. One of them is preferred on here much more than the other, so I’ll let Cat owners answer that one.
One of my upcoming winter projects is to replace the bridge warning system. It's old, and I want to put in a more modern setup. I don't need the engine warnings as my engines were upgraded and I have the Smartcraft Tachs which display any faults. I just installed a new genset, so I want to hook up a bridge system for it as well. Another related project is to place a couple of engine room cameras as well.
So I wet vac’ed the bilge pump area at the front of the engine room. The notification (it was never an audible alarm) on the Sea Ray Monitor disappeared for a while. It reappeared after 90 mins of running, probably because I need to replace Orings in my starboard engine strainer. But at least I know it’s the one in the engine room.Yup, but it doesn't sound the alarm. The two pumps that sound the alarm are the "emergency forward bilge pump", which is the pump in the cabin forward of the engine room bulkhead under the inward Guest stateroom bunk, and the "aft emergency bilge pump" which some call the high water pump. It's mounted in the back of the engine room on a ledge about a foot higher than the regular old aft bilge pump (which doesn't sound an alarm).
What’s the trick to removing freezer from cockpit?
I’ve removed just about everything from the front of the unit, next step saw-swall!
1) keep the boat caulked at the joints and fix any hull cracks (as you would with any boat) and the cored hull is fine. Lots of fine boats have coresd hulls. It makes them lighter. Sea Rays have more known issues with moisture on decks - around the hatches, portals and joints. Have the survey check those areas well. (Again, as you would with any boat).
2) you can get the better price with the owner that is more willing to deal. That’s the variable in prices, not the boats. Get the boat that fits you best and don’t worry about resale. Resale is going to be more dictated by how YOU care for it and your records. That being said, I’d have a personal bias against boat 3. A well maintained boat should not need new or rebuilt engines at this stage. But that’s my personal bias. As for the other two, you need to see proof of 1000 hour service, regular after cooler service, etc. I don’t know the Cats. One of them is preferred on here much more than the other, so I’ll let Cat owners answer that one.
I have Cat 3116s, My son is a Cat Mechanic so I asked him and some of his co workers to compare opinions of 3116/3126.
As I understand it, (from 3 years ago memory) the 3126 is computer controlled and the 3116 is mechanical controlled. The computer can be tweaked to tune the 3126 a little bit and the mechanical 3116 cannot, other than maybe injector timing. More to go wrong on the 3126 computer and less on the 3116 mechanical system. I think we will hear several opinions on which one is best similar to a Ford or Chevy discussion. I love the 3116s they just purr along like a couple of good cats.
What is the easiest method you have used to get better water flow from your AC system.
I checked my strainer basket and cleaned it but my water flow seems a little slower than normal when I had the AC running. Does the relay water pump for our AC units have an impeller? What have you used to notice a difference if anything?
Thank you Bob for your feedback. So no much noticeable difference in term of power or speed as I understand it. We are not looking at speed anyway by moving to fly bridge from an express cruiser. More for space for the full family and range to cruise on Georgian Bay
Do a little hunting around here on CSR. Go over in the technical forums and look for information on those two engines. There is a lot of information on CSR about the various Cat engines.
The impeller on the ac water pump is magnetic. So it doesn't actually wear out like a rubber impeller.
However, your ac water lines can build up a sludge and/or algae which will decrease water flow. About twice a year I disconnect the line coming out of the pump, hook a hose pipe to it and use the city water from the dock to flush the lines. Typically there is enough pressure to blow the gunk out. First two or three blast I give it it's amazing to see what comes out. I also do the other line as well.
Looking for recommendations/advises
We are now on the market for a 400 sedan bridge and we have couple of options in our budget. 3 options are within the same price range, with differences in options - all fresh water (Ontario, Canada).
The 2 first options:
1) Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge 2000
Caterpillar 3116 - 680hp - 1123 hours
Price firm
2) Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge 2000
Caterpillar 3126 DD - 700HP - 1700 hours
Price negotiable as the boat need a good cleanup. But come with a dinghy lift, satellite TV, new batteries bank. Boat had 3 owners, all from the same marina with service history.
My broker just came with a 3rd one that he is just getting in. Sorry no much details for now
3) Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge 1999
New Starboard engine, Rebuilt Port engine
I am waiting more details on the 3rd one, and of course, complete surveys, oil analysis, mechanical inspection before pulling the trigger.
But we would still appreciate any feedback from you experience?
Some of our concerns:
1) before 2001, balsa cored hull. if survey is ok, would you still consider it? or wait for 2001+ older
2) hours on the engine. Option 2) is most likely were I can get the better price, and we would most likely go over the 2,000 hours mark over the next 4-5 years. I understand diesels can go way beyond that but thinking about the selling value
Thank you very much