Project List for 2022 - 360EC

pcmpete

Decided to document this year’s project list for my 2010 360EC.
Current Setup:
Twin 377s with Bravo IIIs
Axius with Skyhook 

Project List:
1.
Change all four batteries to AGM group 31, currently Group 27 Flooded Lead Acid.
I am getting random errors on my vesselview and have read that it is recommended AGMs for the DTS/Axius system.

2.
Change out the O.E.M. Battery isolator.
I am thinking of TWO Victron isolators with very little voltage drop.  I know people on this forum use the ProMariner and some have had issues.

3.
Add a NMEA2000 wiring system.
Include a Vesselview link.
Connect up to existing Fusion Radio (with NMEA2000)

4.
Upgrade my Lowrance HDS 8 Gen 2 to Simrad GO12

5.
Replace my Vesselview 1.5 with 1 or 2 Simrad GO9s

6.
Replace ALL cockpit lights with tri-color leds

7.
Upgrade to Hill Marine 4 x 4 props.
I currently have 4 x 3 21pitch

8.
Replace the Lenco Trim Switch
with either the newer all-in-one switch or the Bennett Autotab Pro

Hopefully by documenting my projects I will get help and feedback from this forum along the way.
I plan of updating and adding items as I go.

First I will split the projects in to Must DO and Want to do.

Willhound

Big list. Bigger pile of boat bucks! 

YYZRC

I did all those things on my 350 - all great moves! The 4x4s were the best bang for around 3 boat bucks. 

No issues with my ProMariner stuff. 

pcmpete

Willhound said:

Big list. Bigger pile of boat bucks! 

Cheaper than a new boat.  Lol

pcmpete

Lol

pcmpete

YYZRC said:

I did all those things on my 350 - all great moves! The 4x4s were the best bang for around 3 boat bucks. 

No issues with my ProMariner stuff. 

Where do you think I got ideas from?  Lol
What batteries did you use?

YYZRC

They're "Motomaster" brand - probably branded something else in the US.

Willhound

YYZRC said:

They're "Motomaster" brand - probably branded something else in the US.

Most Motomaster are made by Johnson Controls who also do the Canadian AC Delco and a bunch of other branded batteries I believe.

mattie

Never understood how battery isolators go bad. Need to do some research…

pcmpete

Willhound said:

YYZRC said:

They're "Motomaster" brand - probably branded something else in the US.

Most Motomaster are made by Johnson Controls who also do the Canadian AC Delco and a bunch of other branded batteries I believe.

I am getting my batteries locally and I believe they are made by Johnson Controls. Group 31 AGM with MCA1050 for $235 each

YYZRC

Great price!

pcmpete

YYZRC said:

Great price!

One of the benefits of living in Fort Lauderdale.  Competition 

GMSLITHO

mattie said:

Never understood how battery isolators go bad. Need to do some research…

the way I understand it whatever battery need the juice it send it to that one 

pcmpete

These got installed today.  Two house and port starting was easy.  But lifting the fourth one over the generator outlet for the starboard starting was NOT Fun.  

I also got the chance to clean the relays connections  that are normally hidden by the port starting battery. 

YYZRC

Yes lifting that starboard battery SUCKS!

pcmpete

Tomorrow’s project is to replace the non working Trim tab switch with this upgraded all in one unit.  

YYZRC

You should reseal that port side U bolt. Looks like a leaker. 

kordo

pcmpete, take a look at your pic at time 7:52 showing the two battery switches.  It looks like you might have a problem with your D bolt (pretty sure that's what it is) to the right of the switches.  I suggest you check the area with a moisture meter or better yet, remove it and check the holes.  Good luck.

pcmpete

kordo said:

pcmpete, take a look at your pic at time 7:52 showing the two battery switches.  It looks like you might have a problem with your D bolt (pretty sure that's what it is) to the right of the switches.  I suggest you check the area with a moisture meter or better yet, remove it and check the holes.  Good luck.

Thanks.  I will get this sorted at the next haul out.  

mattie

@pcmpete

I miss those Lenco Trim Tab indicators & auto retract on our Rinker 276. They worked very well.

Our current boat has Bennet tabs - which work fine....but no indicator & no retract.

Be nice to refit.

YYZRC

Might want to drill a couple holes through the inside layer of fibreglass at the bottom of the wood insert to let it drain and dry. 

pcmpete

Pulled out dash panels to install a new Lenco trim switch and discovered 3 cut wires.  Any idea why these would cut? Are these for gauges I don’t have?