I added grommets to the bottom of the cushions and to the compartments that have no way to drain. Not sure how much it will help, I just did it a few weeks ago.
Not sure that I understand.. any pictures?
I added grommets to the bottom of the cushions and to the compartments that have no way to drain. Not sure how much it will help, I just did it a few weeks ago.
Thanks. My freezer sections on my Dometics on my other boat hold temps without issue but they are AC/DC, may play a part.
I dont think its feasible for me to store my cushions inside. They all are covered. Just trying to figure out proper cleaning and how to keep them from soaking up water like a sponge. I may try to get the foam wrapped in plastic (after they fully dry).
I'd start simple with Simple Green and a scrub brush. Should clean up well.
As for foam, you could always have it replaced with open cell foam which is probably what the Sea Ray had if they didn't hold water. Will cost you though. Foam for cushions is preposterously expensive given what it is.
I had my Bimini replaced with Sunbrella for around $1,000. I try to Keep it out of Sun whenever possible.
air power for the horn
Add a few drops of oil each season
Very impressed thus far with St-Barts yachts and Beneteau working to tackle my punch list of issues. I was very worried after a poor experience with Nautic Group (the dealer in TX) uncertain if it was a dealer issue or Beneteau not wanting to do warranty work (as they lead me to believe) but it looks like that was more of a dealer issue. I am getting more and more excited to complete the last 1,000 miles of my journey north and having a great summer aboard. Have some upgrades I want to do after the kinks are worked out. My buddy that joined for a part of the previous 1,800 mile trip is already looking to buy a Swift Trawler 35.
I originally had problems with showers and sinks and still do sporadically. I resolve the problem by pulling the filter in the showers and running a cleaning device that you can push down and it picks up hair etc. After that I put the shower hose and blow water down, use plunger as required. Seems to fix the problem for a few weeks. Also cleaned the sensor in the holding tank which had crud built up on it. Not sure if this helped but all runs good now.
Attaching picture with my findings. Now I should give the Dealer some credit as after I provided some pictures and insistence there is no clog or obstruction in the lines and everything drains as soon as the sump lid is cracked open, there must be a venting issue, they pointed out that there was a design flaw in certain ST 44's that were produced where the vent extended too far. They didn't mention water could get in but that is what I found. Is anyone with a ST44 newer than 2015 able to check their venting setup?
Also, note that my HVAC drain manifold attaches to one of the shower drains at an upward angle. That probably needs to be corrected and should probably be attached to its own fitting on the sump.
Now what really concerns me is the fuel tank vents are the same type of fitting, to the right of the starboard entry door. I had some water in one of my tanks (flushed out now after emptying fuel/water separators several times) but adding that at one point I had issues with splash back while fueling at high speed pumps, I am starting to think these fittings are not ideal as they let water in, the question is what would be used in place that would only allow air to vent but not water to get in?
Where is the vent line from the lowers sinks & showers?
I do have to be careful of high volume fuel pumps. Had a geyser early on.
Any info is always appreciated. Thanks
Got the same issue with my windshield.
Anyone have issues with their windshields when wearing sun glasses? I see spots on all the windows. It is very annoying and was causing eye strain as we were operating 8-10 hours a day. Attached is a picture of what I see.
You're looking through polarized sunglasses and polarized boat windows. You can get non-polarized sunglasses like Ray Ban for interior use and then use the polarized for exterior use.