Calling all 360 DA owners

Team PCBeach said:
@Bill Watson @Searageous thanks for the information, exactly what I needed! I placed my order with Boatzincs as the prices are 1/2 of the local West Marine.

What is everyone's thought on Aluminum vs Zinc in Salt Water? I went with Zinc since that is what I have been using, but they seem to be getting hard to find locally.
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Glad it helped you out, as far as the zinc vs aluminum anodes I couldn't say since Ive never used aluminum. I did read somewhere that aluminum anodes need to be scrubbed and/or cleaned on occasion to work properly whereas thats not necessary with zinc.

These zinc anodes should last you all season with the possible exception of the shaft zincs. On my boat the shaft zincs are good until late summer and then they need to be changed so I order a total of 4 in the beginning of the season, this way I have the backups when I need them. I never have a problem getting them from boatzincs.com, but if you try aluminum let us know how they worked.
 
Has anyone replaced their cabin courtesy bulbs with LED? I am having a hard time identifying the bulb type. On our 2003 360, the covers have burn spots from the heat of the standard bulbs and we want to change to LED. I think they are 1/4 wedge 5W bulbs, but if that is the case, all I have been able to find is landscape bulbs which are bright white (6000K) rather than a soft or warm white.
 
My covers were burnt as well so I replaced them with these from Amazon. I got them with the blue LED’s. Easy replacement by the bed but the one by the stairs didn’t have great access so just need to be careful not to let the wires slip back in before making the connections.

https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Lighti...DBT0MKY/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B01DBT0MKY&psc=1

They are the perfect courtesy lights for nights on the boat.
 
Tripsdad said:
My covers were burnt as well so I replaced them with these from Amazon. I got them with the blue LED’s. Easy replacement by the bed but the one by the stairs didn’t have great access so just need to be careful not to let the wires slip back in before making the connections.

https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Lighti...DBT0MKY/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B01DBT0MKY&psc=1

They are the perfect courtesy lights for nights on the boat.
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Thanks, looks like the perfect solution and a pretty easy upgrade.
 
Has anyone replaced the water pump impeller on their 360? I think mine is failing and considering doing it myself, but not sure about the access.
 
Team PCBeach said:
Has anyone replaced the water pump impeller on their 360? I think mine is failing and considering doing it myself, but not sure about the access.
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I did mine. It's fairly easy if you are handy with a wrench. On the port side, I recommend removing the muffler to allow easy access to the pump.
Do the starboard engine first, easy access and you will learn what needs to be done before tackling the port.
 
Bottom Line said:
Has anyone replaced the reading lights beside the bed in the master stateroom?
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Yes, I looked it up and ordered it online for about $60. I'm pretty sure the whole fixture needs to be replaced as the LED is wired in and doesn't look removable. I just took off the two screws, cut the wires in-between the fixture and the wall, then reattached them to the new piece. It was simple and quick.
 
Hello all, new member here. I'm sorry to open my introduction with a question but I'm looking for some insight from others in this group.

I'm about to do my survey/sea trial this weekend on a 2004 360 with 8.1 Horizon engines. Cosmetically the boat is in terrific shape and has only had a single owner. The boat has been in salt water since new and has had both engines replaced. One under warranty in 2008 (now ~550 hrs) and the other in 2018 (now ~ 200 hrs). I'm very anxious about jumping back into boating - been away for about 25 years :) but really looking forward to it.

I've engaged both a Surveyor as well as a Mercruiser Cert mechanic to do the inspection but I have a question to the group...

I've read so much over the past month, including this thread, that things are all jumbled up in my head. I've had the mechanic suggest to me that doing fluid testing (oil, coolant, tranny) on the engines & generator is a waste of money - that fluid testing is usually done on diesel engines only and that if there are any troubles they will be found on inspection.

Is that a fair opinion? Just looking to make the best of my review before the purchase...

I appreciate any thoughts from the group.

Joe
 
JKenny said:
Hello all, new member here. I'm sorry to open my introduction with a question but I'm looking for some insight from others in this group.

I'm about to do my survey/sea trial this weekend on a 2004 360 with 8.1 Horizon engines. Cosmetically the boat is in terrific shape and has only had a single owner. The boat has been in salt water since new and has had both engines replaced. One under warranty in 2008 (now ~550 hrs) and the other in 2018 (now ~ 200 hrs). I'm very anxious about jumping back into boating - been away for about 25 years :) but really looking forward to it.

I've engaged both a Surveyor as well as a Mercruiser Cert mechanic to do the inspection but I have a question to the group...

I've read so much over the past month, including this thread, that things are all jumbled up in my head. I've had the mechanic suggest to me that doing fluid testing (oil, coolant, tranny) on the engines & generator is a waste of money - that fluid testing is usually done on diesel engines only and that if there are any troubles they will be found on inspection.

Is that a fair opinion? Just looking to make the best of my review before the purchase...

I appreciate any thoughts from the group.

Joe
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Definitely DO THE FLUID surveys. It saved me from 2 others before the full survey, and on the one I bought, I now have a baseline for reference.
 
JKenny said:
Hello all, new member here. I'm sorry to open my introduction with a question but I'm looking for some insight from others in this group.

I'm about to do my survey/sea trial this weekend on a 2004 360 with 8.1 Horizon engines. Cosmetically the boat is in terrific shape and has only had a single owner. The boat has been in salt water since new and has had both engines replaced. One under warranty in 2008 (now ~550 hrs) and the other in 2018 (now ~ 200 hrs). I'm very anxious about jumping back into boating - been away for about 25 years :) but really looking forward to it.

I've engaged both a Surveyor as well as a Mercruiser Cert mechanic to do the inspection but I have a question to the group...

I've read so much over the past month, including this thread, that things are all jumbled up in my head. I've had the mechanic suggest to me that doing fluid testing (oil, coolant, tranny) on the engines & generator is a waste of money - that fluid testing is usually done on diesel engines only and that if there are any troubles they will be found on inspection.

Is that a fair opinion? Just looking to make the best of my review before the purchase...

I appreciate any thoughts from the group.

Joe
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Welcome to CSR.

I’ve done them in the past where I just used a surveyor and no mechanic but when I bought my 360 I used a mechanic and didn’t do the fluid tests. It’s cheap enough to do but I would suggest doing it pre-survey far enough in advance to get the results back.
Good luck.
 
Tripsdad, Thank you...

I don't have access to the boat till the survey this Saturday but there is a fluid testing facility in Pa, "Foley, INC." that will turn my results around within 48 hours. That will give me a few days before I have to commit to the purchase. Interestingly, the mechanic said he wouldn't do the fluid testing but did suggest that I have replacement fluids for the oil, coolant and transmission to replenish the 4oz I'm taking out.

I see you're also Long Island. The boat I'm looking at is on the south shore and my slip is going to be on the Sound. I haven't been boating in about 25 years and my first trip is going to be around 90 miles long :)

Boy, I haven't been this anxious in years. It's a beautiful boat and I really hope everything turn out well...
 
JKenny said:
Tripsdad, Thank you...

I don't have access to the boat till the survey this Saturday but there is a fluid testing facility in Pa, "Foley, INC." that will turn my results around within 48 hours. That will give me a few days before I have to commit to the purchase. Interestingly, the mechanic said he wouldn't do the fluid testing but did suggest that I have replacement fluids for the oil, coolant and transmission to replenish the 4oz I'm taking out.

I see you're also Long Island. The boat I'm looking at is on the south shore and my slip is going to be on the Sound. I haven't been boating in about 25 years and my first trip is going to be around 90 miles long :)

Boy, I haven't been this anxious in years. It's a beautiful boat and I really hope everything turn out well...
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Where on the South Shore is the boat? We are in Lindenhurst and there/'s a few CSR members in our marina and many on Long Island.

They are great boats and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. What was the last boat you had?

I got lucky when I bought mine as it was right in Massapequa. We took the boat around Manhattan last spring out Jones Inlet and back though Fire Island with about 7 hours running time. The boat handled really well and was very comfortable with 3 to 4 foot seas on the way back.

Best of luck with the survey.
 
Tripsdad,

The boat is presently in Babylon and my trip will bring it up to Glen Cove. I just wish I'd have more time to get familiar with it before making that long trip. Also concerned about where I could get support during the trip if I were to have an issue - not to be negative, but a pessimist is never disappointed :) I'm just super worried and super happy at the same time.

My last boat was a 25' Donzi Ragazza in the early 90s. Had it for years up in New Rochelle and spent all of my time on the Sound. I really have not had any time on the South Shore at all I'm afraid.

Fingers crossed...
 
JKenny said:
Tripsdad,

The boat is presently in Babylon and my trip will bring it up to Glen Cove. I just wish I'd have more time to get familiar with it before making that long trip. Also concerned about where I could get support during the trip if I were to have an issue - not to be negative, but a pessimist is never disappointed :) I'm just super worried and super happy at the same time.

My last boat was a 25' Donzi Ragazza in the early 90s. Had it for years up in New Rochelle and spent all of my time on the Sound. I really have not had any time on the South Shore at all I'm afraid.

Fingers crossed...
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Seatow and boatus for safety net.
 
Shaps, Thank you and good morning.

Any preference for one over the other? Are both the way to go? I see both offer memberships... Would you know if membership would give me a free town to a servicing marina while out on the water?

You're a gentleman...
 
JKenny said:
Shaps, Thank you and good morning.

Any preference for one over the other? Are both the way to go? I see both offer memberships... Would you know if membership would give me a free town to a servicing marina while out on the water?

You're a gentleman...
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I believe you have to be a member for 24hrs before requiring a tow (i heard that but not sure i read it somewhere)
For the additional ~$150, i have both. In practice Seatow is actually at my marina and thank goodness i have never needed to avail either company of their services. I believe the best company is the one who gets to you first. Both offer coverage on LI.
Congatulations and Best of luck with the new vessel!
 
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