370Dancer
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- Oct 2, 2006
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- Boat Info
- 1998 370 Sundancer
- Engines
- 380hp MAG MPI Gen VI with V drives
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Has anyone converted from block only cooling to full closed cooling on the 454 horizon? Does not seems to be a 100% kit available so looking to make one myself. I see a lot of L29 and v drive but not magnum compatible any reason for this?
These can't be too much hp to cool right? Think the 5 1/8" x 22" exchanger change the thermostat housing and get the hoses/ fittings needed.
Would be nice to worry less due to hot manifolds burning off the condensation inside.
Bottom Blasting
So I've owned my 370 now long enough that it is probably time to get the bottom blasted and strip off the old bottom paint. Since I've had Rubber Duckee, I've only used ablative paint, so most of it wears off every year with use, but not all of it. No final decision yet, but it will occur soon. Have others done this and what process have you followed for putting new paint on? Do I need an epoxy barrier coat? Experiences - good or bad would be helpful. Thanks!
Correct. Sorry for late replySo you just articulate the mount to the right if you want to get into the midcabin closet?
I also have a real bird problem at my marina. Seagulls eat and shit on my roof constantly.
This is the anti bird system I designed for about 150$ of parts. Birds don't come anywhere near my boat anymore.
Two thermal motion sensors on a tower that quick releases hooked up to a Solenoid that controls a valve to the sprinkler system.
Hi everyone, not new to this thread but have taken a 4 year break from owning a 95 370 and just bought a 96. I am scrambling to get the boat shipped and hoping someone knows the height difference between the 96 and the 97-99 when the arch was raised? The schematics on 370sundancer.com is for the taller arch so I assume the 95-96 isn’t as tall? Thanks.
Care to share a parts list??? Sounds awesome!!
Sorry if I'm misunderstanding but you have saltwater in your manifolds currently?
My 454's run engine coolant through manifolds and my risers are stainless steel.
Actually on this topic, I get some steam coming out of my starboard exhaust from time to time. Where is that steam coming from and what causes it (if anyone knows) its not coolant. It's condensation.
Yup Exactly, this is how they were designed after the early 90's. Horizons have block only closed cooling. I want to convert to cooled manifolds and need to make sure I get the right stuff.
did you convert your 454's or they came this way? what year is the boat? Merc switched over to save money at some point and this is actually part of the reason we can have condensation issues and need turbulator plates.
Yeah, didn't happen without pictures.One thing I cannot recommend enough is getting your salon cabinets wrapped in the new 3m di-noc vinyl.
Best money I ever spent on her. Totally changed the interior and it feels like a brand new boat.
The 370Da has such a good sized and fairly well laid out interior for its class. It's just a bit dated with the white melamine. I have friends in my marina with 40 foot boats 15 years newer who are green with envy.
This is the exact product we went with. It compliments the other colors so well. The greys and browns match perfectly with the walls and roof.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company...75-4-ft-x-164-ft/?N=5002385+3293813681&rt=rud
If you are really handy you could do it yourself for around 1000$.
Yeah, didn't happen without pictures.