thunderbird1
New Member
Right on Marc - it's about time. I'm looking forward to seeing you and your family on the river! Bow thruster, 2 engines, and tons of room. Radar too? I'm SO envious! J
Purchased my 3rd Sea Ray today – a new 320
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Alex F
Well-Known Member
- Nov 14, 2006
- 9,166
- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
Congrads Marq,
This is the boat we'll be still dreaming for some time. Hope you've got nice trips planned :wink:
Alex.
This is the boat we'll be still dreaming for some time. Hope you've got nice trips planned :wink:
Alex.
skolbe
Well-Known Member
- Oct 3, 2006
- 3,549
- Boat Info
- 320 Sundancer, Zodiac 290 Wave Inflatable Tohatsu 6HP, Boston Whaler 130 Sport
- Engines
- 350 Mag V-Drive - Kohler 5ecd
I just got the call that they are delivering our 320 on the 23rd!!! :grin:
They said their delivery captain spends 6 to 8 hours on a new boat delivery - wow I am not sure why they would spend so much time. I have a few questions where a few things are.
Anything specific you would ask the delivery captain. I am quite comfortable with a twin engine express cruiser. I drive my Dad's 290 Amberjack from time to time.
They said their delivery captain spends 6 to 8 hours on a new boat delivery - wow I am not sure why they would spend so much time. I have a few questions where a few things are.
Anything specific you would ask the delivery captain. I am quite comfortable with a twin engine express cruiser. I drive my Dad's 290 Amberjack from time to time.
CJ Martin
Member
I'd have him show you where to step in the engine compartment - it's pretty cramped and there are things you don't want to step on in there. In particular. be sure you know how best to get back to the aft strainers (A/C and genset), as well as the genset dipstick.
Our shower sump bilge pump switch has been known to stick in rough water, so you'll want to know where that is - even better trip the pump so you can hear the alarm and see the systems monitor message that pops up. Heck I'd ask about all the alarms while you are at it. Another good one is how to reset the shallow water alarm, and for Smartcraft, how to reset the gallons used.
Good luck! We splash on the 23rd as well.
-CJ
Our shower sump bilge pump switch has been known to stick in rough water, so you'll want to know where that is - even better trip the pump so you can hear the alarm and see the systems monitor message that pops up. Heck I'd ask about all the alarms while you are at it. Another good one is how to reset the shallow water alarm, and for Smartcraft, how to reset the gallons used.
Good luck! We splash on the 23rd as well.
-CJ
skolbe
Well-Known Member
- Oct 3, 2006
- 3,549
- Boat Info
- 320 Sundancer, Zodiac 290 Wave Inflatable Tohatsu 6HP, Boston Whaler 130 Sport
- Engines
- 350 Mag V-Drive - Kohler 5ecd
My 260 Shower Sump used to stick - somebody on a forum said to used Raritan CP every weekend in the shower sump before you leave - that fixed the problem as soon I stopped using Raritan CP within 1 month the float would stick again.
The bilge is frightening me a bit. I just need to figure out where to place my feet. I was fairly warned on the lack of Bilge space - but getting to the generator is a bit of a challenge and the back two batteries.
The bilge is frightening me a bit. I just need to figure out where to place my feet. I was fairly warned on the lack of Bilge space - but getting to the generator is a bit of a challenge and the back two batteries.
CJ Martin
Member
If you don't have these tools already, do yourself a BIG favor and buy:
* mechanics mirror w/ extendable handle - great for checking the water level in those outboard batteries (you'll need a flashlight too).
* mechanics magnetic parts grabber w/ extenable handle - great for picking up screws / whatever
* mechanics small parts grabber - not sure the correct name for this but it has little fingers and a long flexable shaft - great for non-magnetic parts and also good for checked the bilge pump float switch.
All of these can be found in an automotive parts store, and should be around $10 each. I keep them in the cockpit locker next to the fridge (along with all my extra oil/rags/etc) as you can access this locker from the bilge with the hatch up.
-CJ
* mechanics mirror w/ extendable handle - great for checking the water level in those outboard batteries (you'll need a flashlight too).
* mechanics magnetic parts grabber w/ extenable handle - great for picking up screws / whatever
* mechanics small parts grabber - not sure the correct name for this but it has little fingers and a long flexable shaft - great for non-magnetic parts and also good for checked the bilge pump float switch.
All of these can be found in an automotive parts store, and should be around $10 each. I keep them in the cockpit locker next to the fridge (along with all my extra oil/rags/etc) as you can access this locker from the bilge with the hatch up.
-CJ
skolbe
Well-Known Member
- Oct 3, 2006
- 3,549
- Boat Info
- 320 Sundancer, Zodiac 290 Wave Inflatable Tohatsu 6HP, Boston Whaler 130 Sport
- Engines
- 350 Mag V-Drive - Kohler 5ecd
Thanks CJ - I need to pick those tools up for the boat.
