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Hey 460 friends. I have the original sunbrella covers for the floors. Free to any one of you just pay the ups shipping.
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Well here it is almost finished. I just t have a couple of spots to address. Took a month to the day and made a huge mess but I think it turned out pretty nice. Happy to answer any questions if y’all have them.

This looks awesome!!! How hard was it to remove the carpet? And did you have to move both the sofa and chair in the salon and the aft sofa?
 
The carpet came up pretty easily but it was a mess under it and had to be scraped and sanded to even it all out. Yes the couch and chair has to come loose. We moved the mid cabin couch to the salon and finished that then put the recliner on top of the salon couch witch we blocked up about a foot on wood blocks.

thanks for the praise, it’s an absolute ton of work
 
The carpet came up pretty easily but it was a mess under it and had to be scraped and sanded to even it all out. Yes the couch and chair has to come loose. We moved the mid cabin couch to the salon and finished that then put the recliner on top of the salon couch witch we blocked up about a foot on wood blocks.

thanks for the praise, it’s an absolute ton of work

An absolute ton of work is an understatement. LOL
When I tackled my subfloor 4 years ago, I ended up using some leveling compound and 3/16" luan over every area. It really helped to level it without all the sanding and mess. Either way, the carpet hides a multitude of sins in the fiberglass layup process. Again, it looks really really nice!! Great job!
 
So, the water lines do run forward behind the W/D then the go forward behind the fridge until they turn to STBD. and go under the floor to that small storage area in front of the fridge. Taking the fridge out allows access to the “pressure” tank and behind the W/D. If the hot water heater were to be leaking, it wouldn’t go that way.

The panel below the water heater…??? I’m guessing just an enlarged surface for the heater. What a total PIA it would be to replace the heater!!!!!

All that being said, if the heater relief valve isn’t leaking and no signs of water on the face, I’m a little perplexed as to where the water is coming from.

Pull the fridge and check the washer/wrinkler lines?

PS: Another thing I just thought of. If you had a consistent leak, you would hear your pump running periodically. Unless you are on the city water connection.
At the boat yard--Grand Isle, he said I have two leaks. One is the water heater. Is there a post way back that tells how to replace it? They also told me nobody makes a 240 volt replacement water heater anymore.
 
At the boat yard--Grand Isle, he said I have two leaks. One is the water heater. Is there a post way back that tells how to replace it? They also told me nobody makes a 240 volt replacement water heater anymore.
Replacing that would totally suck. You’ll have to cut the wood panel out on the cabinet to remove it. I dreaded the day if mine had died.

another option, although I don’t believe it could be done, was to remove the washer dryer and cut the side panel out on the left side of the WD. my memory says when I looked at that option it was more challenging than cutting the cabinet face in front of it.
 
You can get the water heater out. It is in the midcabin behind the tv. They do still make 240v units as well. I prefer isotherm or whale/seaward over the Chinese ones but you will have to buy what you can find. If you buy one with an aluminum tank, you will need to install a magnesium anode if you want it to last over time.

Not and easy task but doable.
 
HI folks. Ever since swapping props from 23x27 to 23x25, I've been working to figure out if my speed is inline with most of the folks here with similar boat, options. I Have hardtop + GHS hydraulic platform.

At 2200 rpm I'm right at 19.1 mph(16.597) knots and burning 13.2GPH.

I'm sorry to resurface this up again but wanted to see what everyone else is getting at that rpm with same options (platform + hardtop).

I'm feeling like I'm not underpropped but not sure I want to spend additional $$$ to look for 23x26.

Thoughts?
 
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That’s in line with me I have a hardtop without the lift.
 
That’s in line with me I have a hardtop without the lift.

Roger. I keep plugging at this because I've read lots of reports about folks running 2200 getting 21-22mph and I couldn't quite understand why I had the slowest 460 on this planet LOL.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!~
 
HI folks. Ever since swapping props from 23x27, I've been working to figure out if my speed is inline with most of the folks here with similar boat, options. I Have hardtop + GHS hydraulic platform.

At 2200 rpm I'm right at 19.1 mph(16.597) knots and burning 13.2GPH.

I'm sorry to resurface this up again but wanted to see what everyone else is getting at that rpm with same options (platform + hardtop).

I'm feeling like I'm not underpropped but not sure I want to spend additional $$$ to look for 23x26.

Thoughts?

If you still have the 23x27 props take them to a quality prop shop and have them re pitched to 23x26. Put them on and see what your new numbers are. No need to buy additional props.
 
I think we have heavy boats and when they are correctly propped that’s all they run. When I am fully loaded with 5-6 people and full fuel and water I can only go 15knts at 2200.
 
If you still have the 23x27 props take them to a quality prop shop and have them re pitched to 23x26. Put them on and see what your new numbers are. No need to buy additional props.

I do not have the originals. Someone else was in need of them and they are gone. Before I do anything else, the bottom is getting cleaned (even though I have a diver down there every other month) and also comparing notes with other people here with similar heavy boats (hardtop + hydraulic platform).

As I have said previously, others have said they are getting 20-22mph at 2200 with the same boat and I was trying to figure out if I have an issue. By "NotHerDecision" and his info, it appears that I don't have any issues at all and it's just a heavy boat that's running in it's efficiency range (Tony @ SBMAR recommended 13.6gph @ 2200) and I'm seeing 13.2'ish @ 2200rpm so I'm within that tolerance/range.
 
I think we have heavy boats and when they are correctly propped that’s all they run. When I am fully loaded with 5-6 people and full fuel and water I can only go 15knts at 2200.

Yep, I figured but if you read through the numerous threads here, you'll see claims of 20+ mph @2200. I'm guessing some folks might be referring to running at 1/4 fuel, no water and 1-2 people onboard --- not exactly the type of boating I do. I'm typically running heavy with 1/2 (or more) fuel, 1/2 or more of water (I anchor out a lot) and who knows how many pounds of snacks (hey, my wife and I love to eat!). Oh yes and liquor.... we need that.
 
Master cabin reading lights. Who in the world thought that right above your head, shining in your eyes was great placement?? Has anyone replaced or moved them? I mean, I have to wear a hat in bed!!!

I'm just bumping this up. Has anyone changed these out?
 
I changed them to Lumitec mirage. Then I added a cheap 12v dimmer and I put a small dot in the center of them. Lots of screwing around but they work perfect.
In addition I now have white red or blue.
 

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I changed them to Lumitec mirage. Then I added a cheap 12v dimmer and I put a small dot in the center of them. Lots of screwing around but they work perfect.
In addition I now have white red or blue.

Those look nice. The dimmer would help! Thank you!
 

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