Just about to pickup a 2000 326 with 2 fully rebuilt 350 Horizon Merc engines. It's our first AFT cabin having always owend express cruisers just wondering what to expect and are there any known issues with these boats or things to watch out for? Thanks and nice to be here.

Hey everybody, I just purchased a 2001 444 and tried to equalize the fuel by opening the valves at the bottom of the fuel tanks. Nothing happens. There is a fuel transfer pump braker, but I cant find a pump for it anywhere. If anybody has any info on this I would sure appreciate it.
Thanks Lennn.

We are in the process of purchasing a 2001 350 Mariner. Along the way one of the owners swapped out the dinette table in the salon and tossed the cushion that allows it to convert to a bed. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement cushion? I can look into having a custom cushion made but wanted to explore options first. Also just in case, how about a replacement table? (dimensions on the current one are a bit different, hopeful but not positive it will work to convert to bed)

Thanks!

Saw something new last week when I went work on my boat which is still in storage. There is a Meridian 441 located not far from mine with a standard white hull. A crew came in and started to wrap the entire hull in black. Took them a little over 4 hours and the entire job was complete. Looks amazing but pretty sure it cost a few $. they said it will last about 5 years.

Found this video which shows how it is done.

Howdy all,
I'm a new owner of 2002 396.
Unfortunately, the survey didn't find a leak that is present in the aft holding tank. Thus is my highest priority but due to work obligations I can't fix it until at least next weekend.
I did a really quick measurement and found it's roughly 30x20x15. Which is close to the 36 gallon replacements I've found online.
Has anyone yanked their tank out? Is it difficult to remove the tank fittings? Should I just repair the existing tank?

Thanks in advance for any help.
I'm looking forward to contributing in the forum!

Need help locating the meter for the potable water tank. Documents says the boat has one, I see the wiring coming from the water tank, just can't find the meter? Help again!
Dan

I have a 2006 Carver 33 SS with Crusader 6.0 l gas engines installed. I am planning to replace my fuel filters. My port engine rpm's are cycling up and down, up to 300 rpm's when I accelerate from 1000 rpm's to 2500 while underway. Once I reach 2500 the problem seems to "go away". In neutral, I don't have the same problem. I have read in other forums that the filters may need changing. If anyone here has other ideas or thoughts on the problem I would appreciate it.

I have studied how to change both the pre-filter and the water separator filter in the Crusader manuals. I have a returnless system with a Racor 110 AT separator which uses a Crusader 47047 filter. I feel pretty comfortable changing the filters except for one issue I can't seem to get an answer for. I traced the fuel supply line back to the tank. I don't see a manual fuel shutoff valve anywhere. Perhaps I am missing it, but in reading some forums, the answers aren't clear. Is there something I need to do to keep the fuel from siphoning out?

Before I install the filters, is there anyone here who could help me with this question?

Thanks!

Nate

Managed to launch on April 22nd. Tonight is the first time this season I am spending a night aboard. First of many I hope. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and more boats will get in the water soon.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows how to convert the dinette into a bed properly. I can drop the table down but I can't seem to figure out how to configure the cushions correctly. I think I'm setting them up wrong as they don't seem to fit tightly and keep sliding apart so this leads me to believe I'm missing something. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance!

Can you answer some Questions

Where can I place a 2000watt Inverter?

House Bank of four 6 volt batteries. Planning on putting them where
the generator appears to go in front of STB engine. Your thoughts?

Want to stage 3ea 100 watt solar panels on top of the cockpit canopy. Is this workable as I will need to run cables to the house bank.

Adding a 30ft chain with 200ft of rode. Thinking of putting a 4" hole in the anchor storage closet. The rode would drop down to the forward part of bilge. Thoughts?

Yes, this boat will be running mostly slow for the most part. Planning on doing the great loop. But she will get her workouts. Plan on anchoring 60% of the time thus the solar panels and house bank. Have a Honda 2000 but that will be only if necessary.