Rinker 350/360 2007+ Random Topics

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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The packaging that Merc sends them in is garbage. Thin box (not corrugated cardboard) with no padding or other protective measures. 
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • redlightningredlightning Member Posts: 284 ✭✭✭
    YYZRC said:
    New shower mechanicals installed. Very happy!!




    What brand is the new shower wand?
    2011Sea Ray 450 Twin 8.2’s Bravo III Sterndrive
    2012 390 Sea Ray Twin 8.2’s Inboard - Sold
    2008 330 Express Cruiser - Sold
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Camco 43713. It works great!
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @Michael T how did a 6’8” dork fit on that round bed?? 😂😂😂😂
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    New water heater installed. Mounted it on some starboard strips to get it off the shelf a bit. 

    Also added a platform to make ingress/egress easier. Next week will replace the fuel line to get it out of the way. 


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice
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  • pcmpetepcmpete Member Posts: 110 ✭✭
    I like the step. I was thinking something similar but hinged to gain access under it if needed.  
    What I don't like is how clean your bilge always is.  Shame on you...    ;)
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don’t have anything underneath the step to access but I am considering adding a baffle just below the hatch ram so that I can use that space for storing fluids (maybe trim fluid and drive oil?) so a hinged lid would be smart!
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What’s the best method for sealing wires coming out of the arch? I just spent half an hour removing all the silicone (yes, silicone  :#) that the PO used. Are the little clamshell covers still preferred?
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,745 mod
    The subject line for this thread should say Rando Topics.   :D
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Got new shift and throttle cables installed today. The cables that I removed were 20’ and 23’. 

    It rained most of the day today so it was a great time to fix arch leaks! I sealed off all the offenders and got the solar panels wired up as well. 

    Also sealed the fresh water intake and transom lights. 
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭

    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,037 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice @YYZRC !!
    2008 330EC
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  • pcmpetepcmpete Member Posts: 110 ✭✭
    What is the Grey Box above the charger? and why a loose negative battery cable hanging below the charger. Plus, after seeing your photos, I need to clean my negative bus bar.   :#
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The grey box is the BMV 712 battery monitor. All the data comes thru the app so I didn’t bother mounting it somewhere visible. 



    The negative cable is the original negative cable that goes from the house battery to my envy-inducing negative bus bar. I replaced it with a new negative cable that runs from the battery to the VictronConnect shunt and then to the bus bar. I prefer the bolt-on battery cables to the clamp on style. 
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 2021
    Anchored in some waist deep water and did some cleaning. 


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    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • SpyderwebSpyderweb Member Posts: 915 ✭✭✭
    I think that lady has 3 arms and her feet are on backwards.
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,037 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Spyderweb said:
    I think that lady has 3 arms and her feet are on backwards.
    😂
    2008 330EC
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    New steering cable installed. 19’ was the length. Flats up!!


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Digitization in progress…


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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Has anyone found a good replacement for the incandescent indirect lights in the v berth? I’ve tried a few different LED strips and they’re too bright. 


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 2021
    The aft cleats had no caulk whatsoever. For 13 years, water has been leaking into the plywood backing and rotting it out. All of the brown stains are from the cleat. I drilled a drain hole and got soaked! Hopefully it will dry out over time. 




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    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • SpyderwebSpyderweb Member Posts: 915 ✭✭✭
    Both aft cleats on mine had same problem when I got boat.  Over the course of many weeks that summer I got them dried out ( a lot of hair drier time at the dock), filled, redrilled, and caulked with butyl.  
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I caulked them good!
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I got the dash panel done. Custom laser cut acrylic. Now working on the GPS panel. 


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,037 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks great @YYZRC !!
    2008 330EC
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There are already several autopilot threads so I will just add my setup here:

    Simrad GO12
    Simrad NAC-2 with Precision 9 compass
    Octopus OCTAFMDRESYSA drive unit
    Octopus     OC15SUK27E rudder feedback module

    As per Octopus, “    You no longer need the frequency converter for the NAC-2, only for the NAC-3 and older Simrad Pilots” so I did not order a frequency converter. 

    Will post pics of the install!
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,227 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @YYZRC yes, unless dry rot has set-in it will dry out over time but that can take quite a while so don't seal those holes up until you have used a moisture meter or transducers to check your hull.
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,745 mod
    Looking good!

    Are you getting a dedicated autopilot controller such as the AP44, or are you planning to control it via the touchscreen?  Mine is similar to the AP44, with a rotary knob to adjust heading.  I find it much more convenient than reaching for the main MFD screen.  

    You might also consider a wireless controller like the OP10, which you could put anywhere.
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