Official 390DA Thread

Hey Escapade Mike,

pretty boat and real good looking top you designed. Any idea of the cost? I am thinking of something like that for mine so we can enjoy late fall & early spring. I wouldn't be able to use the enclosures during our season as our temperatures are high 90's low 100's and very humid. I loved the cockpit cover I had on our old 310. We kept the Bimini Tops on and snapped the cockpit cover all around. It was very easy, kept the sun out, and without the enclosures what little breeze we had felt great.

Any ideas on cockpit covers? …..or some modified version that goes from the hardtop to the bottom of the windshield for the front side, I might can live with the poorly designed factory slant back and side curtains, for the rear. Their not that difficult to put on/off, not like the isinglass at least.
 
Any ideas on cockpit covers? …..or some modified version that goes from the hardtop to the bottom of the windshield for the front side? I can live with the factory slant back and side curtains, for the rear. Their not that difficult to put on/off, not like the isinglass at least.
 
Perry- Thanks, A friend wanted one as well. We designed the camper enclosure and sent it around for quotes. The bend of the rear bow was done so the engine hatch JUST clears when open. This way I can do maintenance w/ the top up. The mounts were done w/quick release pins for fast removal. All the glass was 20/20 crystal clear. We added a radius to all corners of the windows for that nice finished look. They also made wraps in the same black fabric for the areas where the poles go near the windows. We included a boot for storage. We used a place called Custom Transformations. The cost was $4,800.00 w/ tax. The wife then sewed up storage covers so when we take the top down none of the glass ever gets scratched.

I'm going to shoot some detail shots in a few weeks and I'll post them. A good shop can make your cockpit cover as well. A neighbor just did one for his and cost him $ 1,300.00 It uses all the factory snaps and fits tight.
 
I looking at the same boat. How's that size motor working out for you? What kind of mpg are you getting.

kellertb said:
mine is a 2005 390 with 8.1 gas engines. problems have been CO monitors going off all the time. i have disconnected them when in the slip for long periods of time. had a bad oil pressure sensor and a bad water pressure sensor. also had to replace one of the engine hatch lifts. have 250 hours on the engines and about 550 on the generator.
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Hi Folks-

I have a 2005 390DA, QSB diesels and at ~75-80% load, I'm running 2550 RPM and burning 28.2GPH doing about 23kts. Tabs are neutral. No extended swim platform. Can hit those number time and again.

I have a buddy with the same boat, same engines, yet hydraulic swim platform and dingy, and I assure you the ride, time to plane, and fuel consumption are noticeably different.


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Also have these if interested...

85% load. 23kts. 28.5 gph
60% load. 16kts. 20.0 gph
50% load. 11kts. 14.5 gph

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Looking at the design of Escapade's great canopy design and thinking about the angle of the standard canvas when it is up, I realize that it would have been great if SeaRay extended the arch about another 16" back. That would have given the canvas less angle (more headroom on back bench) and still maintain the great profile of this model.
 
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That is so true. I like the design of the camper but we do like to hang out in the back and catch some rays in the summer. I wouldn't like putting it up and taking it down from time to time. We are on the boat throughout winter and that slat back sux when you have a few people in the cockpit. On a different note, I was terribly impressed how a little tower heater was able to keep the cockpit at 68 degrees with all the canvas on.
 
How about a list of modification or upgrades that we've done?

My list would include:

I've upgraded a good number of the boat's lights to LEDs, changed out the amp and speakers to JL, installed a cockpit TV, replaced my salon AC unit and controller, added a GARMIN 5208 GPS MFD and changed my hot water heater to the 11 gallon model. I've tried to tackle upgrading the salon TV but realized that it isn't a simple upgrade for a number of reasons so we still have the pathetic 17" salon tv.

I've also done quite a bit of canvas and carpet work. I cut and sewed a back canvas cover (sunbrella) last year to replace the original. Made a canvas piece to cover the front glass and replaced the three salon sunbrella pieces. As far as carpet, I purchased and cut some marine carpet to replace the cockpit and cut a new piece for the swimstep.

Biggest job I did was blasting the bottom and applying barrier + antifoulant. Favorite upgrades were the cockpit TV, front glass cover (what a difference in temperature!) and larger water heater.

This spring my upgrade list includes adding swim step cleats (which should have come with the boat imo).

Thank god my wife doesn't know how much we really spend $$ on the boat :grin:. Fortunately I was able to do most of the work myself.
 
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Gerry,
do you have any pics of the front glass cover. I was thinking of making either a cockpit cover for summer, or perhaps having a front canvas that covers from hardtop to bottom of windshield and keep the slant back. The strata glass keeps a lot of heat in the cockpit.
 
Escapade said:
For more ideas. Here are some shots of the top I designed for our 390. I carried the arc of the hard top back w/ canvas profile. I did add stays in the back and copied the end profile w/ the S.S. stay. That took two tries to get clearance right for the hatch to clear w/ the top up. The height of the aft at the entrance way is 5'6" clear. On the canvas I had shop added radius to all upper corners for a finished look. The glass is all 0.040" Strataglass. I added Flap above the door and a Velcro strip on top of the door so you can seal the gap. Good luck w/ your top! MikeView attachment 24968View attachment 24966View attachment 24967
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Would your canvas shop duplicate it in Captain's Blue? Or do you still have the patterns? Exactly what I want!
 
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I've been a boater for several decades. I'm on my 5th SeaRay and I'm about to change my boating in a significant way. I'm permanently moving my Diesel 390DA from fresh water to my new canal home in Cape Coral. I meticulously maintain the boat myself, but now I feel like a newbie all over again.
What do I have to do differently from now on?
 
almostenuff said:
I've been a boater for several decades. I'm on my 5th SeaRay and I'm about to change my boating in a significant way. I'm permanently moving my Diesel 390DA from fresh water to my new canal home in Cape Coral. I meticulously maintain the boat myself, but now I feel like a newbie all over again.
What do I have to do differently from now on?
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Welcome to the wonderful world of diesel engines. Apart from the boat itself, the change in location may be the biggest factor in what changes for you. My friends with boats in salt water in Florida tell me there is much more involved in having a boat there than in the North. Get your bottom cleaned regularly, protect the boat as much as you can from the sun, wash/wax, and run her when you can. The 390 is a great boat and very easy to maintain and use. Other differences? Learn about fuel management and plan your upgrades around your needs and how you use the boat.
 
You will also need to change all of your sacrificial anodes to zinc from what you have now.
 
I know I'll have to schedule a diver periodically. What about zincs both internal and external? I don't even know how many there are and where they are located in the QSBs. I've never changed a zinc on this boat while in fresh water. Also, do most owners flush the heat exchangers/coolers after running in salt water (seems like a good idea).
 
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There are six anodes on the engines (3ea) and relatively easy to get to. A 3/4" socket and some extensions needed. No one flushes these engines that I know of...I'd forget about that idea as it is problematic for a few reasons unfortunately...
 
gerryb said:
There are six anodes on the engines (3ea) and relatively easy to get to. A 3/4" socket and some extensions needed. No one flushes these engines that I know of...I'd forget about that idea as it is problematic for a few reasons unfortunately...
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How often does one change them? Where's the best place do buy them? What about external anodes?
 
I'm installing a cockpit tv in the factory location, starboard behind captain's chair. I had no problem splitting the coax behind the DC panel,but am now searching for a way to fish the cable through to the cockpit.
The access panel to the right of the drivers feet has many wire bundles going forward through three pipes, but a fish tape pushed through always ends up under the dash.
Any advice appreciated.
 
almostenuff said:
How often does one change them? Where's the best place do buy them? What about external anodes?
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Over the years I've purchased anodes from many different sources including cheap ebay sites as well as expensive dealerships. The source I would recommend is boatzincs.com. They've been there for a long time, have great service and very competitive prices.
You'll need a standard hull anode as well as anodes for the trim tabs and shaft. Also for your bow thruster if you have that option. The hull anode is a very critical component of your boat so do not take it for granted. I buy the 'heavy duty' version from boatzinc.com Check them 2x per year and change when they are 1/2 gone. I had the one on my heat exchanger blow-up inside the exchanger. Made a mess of the thing after I took it apart to clean it out. Engine was overheating on me as a result.
 
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