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Little Bit

Little Bit

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Nov 22, 2008
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Lake of the Ozarks
Boat Info
1999 Sea Ray 370 AC
Engines
Horizon 7.4 MPI's
Hope Ya'll had a happy holiday! We did manage to have Christmas with the Kids and Grandkids but it's been a crazy busy 5 days!! Tuesday our 370 AC arrived about 10am and it took about 4hrs to get it re assembled, here are some pics and videos of that...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/L62tTHtgVxEXuNFm8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/jLvYphyZb5SW5iC57
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ho1tPGo4bhTUSG7y7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GFx9a8oMi75coagk6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/6q5KkFKFmGoA2pzf6

After assembly I loaded up antifreeze, tools, food/drink and sleeping bag. The marina crew shoved me out and directed me to the nearest fuel dock, which was closed. The next closest fuel was a 24/7 fuel dock with no dock hands! So, it was up to me... all by myself... a guy who has piloted a twin prop boat for about 10 minutes now... the hardest part was keeping my dam hands off the wheel!! Didn't take pics of docking or fueling... way too stressful, I wanted to be heading up lake a 1/2 hr ago.

Once under way and my destination set on the Garmin I was just going to make it to our dock before sunset maintaining 26-28mph. At this point I was able to relax some, have a sandwich, enjoy the boat and the scenery. Here are a few pics/videos of that...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/6VgxW8mgivYqyQuB7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/KwF3VA85ad56zs1SA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wLb3vaS41PvB25QC7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Pxote4d7z9HprQ16A
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SPHaAynWcLpf7y9y8

Once arriving at our dock the stress level was up again... I had to park this baby! Well luckily the wind had laid down and I was able to back her in on the first try! Once tied off I was able to relax with a cold one (or two) and take some more pics...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/MuZfRR3VPkUTXMUDA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nDoA5fFR1MRw98TZ8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9DR8UHoPYj6jqD5u5

The next day my Wife and Kids came to see our new boat and of course get my truck from the marina...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nmDFvzUwSpk7cmBP8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/74amZ6cc9KFznSD27

The Admiral...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BF4ZTCSY2YWjL56u7

Re-winterized the engines and all in all the boat is in good shape!
There are few things needing attention but I was expecting that...
Thanks for reading... Denny
 
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Little Bit said:
Hope Ya'll had a happy holiday! We did manage to have Christmas with the Kids and Grandkids but it's been a crazy busy 5 days!! Tuesday our 370 AC arrived about 10am and it took about 4hrs to get it re assembled, here are some pics and videos of that...
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipORbz74-7EJc5D3-JULGJlbpZaPmD-s5mVY4Qur
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMpDfCfjMHl50p21joVuic647Bw_fpIx4Czgde1
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPXmrK08On-5Fl9f-jCYCSAFDpghWpL8R1Wl3yl
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipO74Xh-t3B9cLYxI-frAKsLskgmQiQvDIgsPXLu

After assembly I loaded up antifreeze, tools, food/drink and sleeping bag. The marina crew shoved me out and directed me to the nearest fuel dock, which was closed. The next closest fuel was a 24/7 fuel dock with no dock hands! So, it was up to me... all by myself... a guy who has piloted a V-drive boat for about 10 minutes now... the hardest part was keeping my dam hands off the wheel!! Didn't take pics of docking or fueling... way to stressful, I wanted to be heading up lake a 1/2 hr ago.

Once under way and my destination set on the Garmin I was just going to make it to our dock before sunset maintaining 26-28mph. At this point I was able to relax some, have a sandwich, enjoy the boat and the scenery. Here are a few pics/videos of that...
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMBAttDBt0Acav4aNYGFtviF_ER-bjkdMe_i_fG
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOq6XfGXBoBK_CVNgcty2eU-uWdBNDkyjKZQwAb
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPCNSsnYEZEFrJrX0Fj_v5VCqCRDZiGPtexr5zb
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipN8NRy58GyE2QXvFJAze46WinGybuT6rvPkyv6G
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMzlJp28hAeD3oKmrghDfUajNTQMyd_Zp9XJ3EQ

Once arriving at our dock the stress level was up again... I had to park this baby! Well luckily the wind had laid down and I was able to back her in on the first try! Once tied off I was able to relax with a cold one (or two) and take some more pics...
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOQMHbih3bS9fgvbq-VtobFAj5Wh0R_67SDr-C3
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOa2g1l8yESRrIh_-C0-MCuZeiEy4yLlCde6ZXL
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipN_W_HLocg-w_wJB5QlwVaxI0bTvuUCUZedNjLQ

The next day my Wife and Kids came to see our new boat and of course get my truck from the marina...
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipO8Heqz_WWOKMRDW4hnm56wXw1onQy3i3HibmDr
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPZpC6Eofe1FiR53L7P_FTHuDWNM70lQDJQOsKV

The Admiral...
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipO8xNpH_iAMFBsbKLFEEqnU2E0WZDFGMLFozAM7

Re-winterized the engines and all in all the boat is in good shape!
There are few things needing attention but I was expecting that...
Thanks for reading... Denny
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Can't get the links to work.
 
Enjoy, nice boat and slip.
 
Nice job skipper! Makes ya feel good when you can back her in with no bumps and bruises, doesn't it.

I like your dock setup. Is that dock just for your boat?
 
Gofirstclass said:
Nice job skipper! Makes ya feel good when you can back her in with no bumps and bruises, doesn't it.
I like your dock setup. Is that dock just for your boat?
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Thanks! Yes, we wanted to take it out on Wednesday but the wind was bad and I needed to winterize.
Yes, we bought the dock used this summer and had it moved to our property. We don't have a house on the lot yet, so the 370 is our "lake house" for now. :)
 
"So, it was up to me... all by myself... a guy who has piloted a V-drive boat for about 10 minutes now... the hardest part was keeping my dam hands off the wheel!!"

Should be straight drives on that boat (I have a 2000 380AC). Good photos and videos. I have found parts manual and owners manual online. The parts manual can be particularly helpful. I also have a manual for the Westerbeke genny. Let me know if you need any of these and I can email. Be some minor differences due to year but these are basically the same boat. Feel free to ask any questions. Jim
 
glenncal1 said:
Should be straight drives on that boat...
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Yes, thanks for the correction. I'm new to the twin props and have just used the term "V-drives" to describe them.
Yes, our boats are very similar! Thanks for the help! I'm set on all the manuals tho, luckily the PO's left all that stuff on the boat.
 
Be aware that above the shore power inlets on the swim platform are two circuit breakers, one for each inlet. Don't ask how much time I spent looking for an electrical problem, until my dock neighbor found the circuit breaker (in about 30 seconds) :)
 
Thanks for the heads up!
Yes, according to the AC wiring diagram there is one 35amp breaker on each line in... good to know!!
 
Little Bit said:
Thanks for the heads up!
Yes, according to the AC wiring diagram there is one 35amp breaker on each line in... good to know!!
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i use that to turn off power top the boat before unplugging, then when i return, i plug in and turn the breaker/switch back on.
 
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