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  1. jlanka

    Moving to 'The Dark Side"

    Well, I went and closed on a 2010 Sea Ray Sundancer 580. My 2007 40PC will be up for sale this spring (gotta get her ready) It's been great being a Formula owner. I'll pop in here to lurk from time to time. Thanks for all the great tips. Jeff
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    Why do I have 3 float switches?

    Looking at the bilge pump setup it looks like 3 float switches and the actual pump. Any idea why 3? Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
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    Issue configuring Volvo Penta Easy Connect

    I sent this email to the dealer but figured I would drop it in here in case anyone has seen this issue. Good morning. We have been trying to configure the Easy Connect and have run into an issue. Hoping you can guide us toward a resolution. First the particulars: Boat: 2007 Formula 40PC...
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    West Marine sale through 4/30 JL Audio

    FYI West Marine is running 10% off all JL Audio through the end of April I may purchase some speakers I've had my eye on.
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    Dockmate system

    I'm all about toys so I saw an ad for the Dockmate system in the Boat US email. I'm going to have one installed in my 40PC. I'll update this thread as it progresses. https://www.dockmate.us/
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    Westerbeke 7.6BTD Diesel genset startup takes a long time

    Not sure if this is a problem or normal. If I haven't used it for a while (say 1 week) it will take at least a minute of cranking before it starts. I hold down the pre-heat switch for around 20 secs and then the start button. I will release the start button after about 15 secs, and then press...
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    Which tank does the generator feed from 2007 40PC

    I'm guessing it is the port tank, am I correct?
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    How to remove TV in salon 2007 40PC

    The TV on the aft wall in the main salon, need to remove it but can't figure out how. In my 34PC there are 2 hex screws that are behind the TV (facing down vertically) and then you can pull it off of the mount. On the 40, it is much tighter to the wall and I don't see those 2 screws. Anyone...
  9. jlanka

    Is there supposed to be water in here?

    Front hatch in the main salon on 2007 40PC. Has water at the bottom. No raised storage platform or anything over it. Is that normal? If so has anyone built something so they can use it for storage? If not, is there a special pump for it? Thanks, Jeff
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    Need to find ground for TV3 controller

    My TV3 controller box says to connect it to a ground for lightning protection. Any idea where I can best find a ground on my 07 40PC? Thanks in advance
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    What should I be adding to my fuel?

    Should I be adding anything to my diesel fuel each time I fill the tanks? If so what? Thanks in advance.
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    Blown CO detector curcuit

    I was replacing one of my CO detectors on my 2007 40PC and I accidentally touched the 2 wires - which must have blown the breaker. I've searched both breaker panels (next to helm, and in the aft cabinet on the port side) and have not found any popped breakers. is there some other location with...
  13. jlanka

    Lowering swim platform on 40PC

    I lowered the swim platform today on my 07 40PC (a hoot by the way, when you're anchored and peeps can hang out a foot under water) but it went down a lot slower than usual. Also the starboard side went down faster than port so it was somewhat tilted. I've never really done any maintenance on...
  14. jlanka

    Light post 07 40pc

    Does anyone know what the forward lower light unit is for? The top unit comes on with the anchor setting and the aft lower unit with nav setting. Lower forward never comes on. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
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    40pc Volvo interceptors blinking green

    They were blinking green and not functional. Thoughts? Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
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    Do the PC's crossfeed gas tanks?

    So with my bad starboard tank on my 07 40PC I want to bring it to my home shop for the tank removal/replacement. The question is, do the tanks crossfeed so I can run both engines on just the port tank?
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    AARG! My new (to me) 40PC has a failed gas tank

    2007 40PC. Completed the deal last week, brought her over to the authorized Volvo repair shop to have the pods serviced (knew about that beforehand so no surprise there). Marina called me yesterday to inform me the starboard gas tank failed. Pressure test today confirms it. Oh well... Part...
  18. jlanka

    I purchased the 07 40PC I was looking at

    Closed on Tuesday. Took her out for the first time today. Amazing torque from the IPS500 drives/pods. Very happy. 1 thing I had trouble with were the blade trim tabs. The boat was leaning to starboard and I pushed on the left button with the icon that indicates port side down. But it...
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    What glue to use for reattaching headliner to backing?

    I'm assuming it is plywood? Anyway what glue should I use to attach a piece that has fallen down?
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    Opinions on upgrading

    So I have a 2008 34PC with 496s and Bravo 3s. A guy in my marina is selling his (not sure if it's 07 or 08 )8)8) 40PC with Volvo IPS drives. It's in stellar condition. Should I pull the trigger on this? My tendency is to do it.
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