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2007 Cruiser Yachts 420 Express
Hin - US-CRSMEA01D607

Purchased 2012 - launched late 2017 after an extensive 5 year rebuild.
No expense spared on the build as this was to be my “last” boat that I keep forever - I have owned over 20 boats to date.  However, my life has changed direction hence it’s time to move on.

Boat last on hard stand September 2024 – antifouling removed down to the copper coat. Two coats of Carboline Seabarrier AF 3000. New anodes all around – prop shafts / trim tabs/ hull / engine heat exchangers / gen set heat exchanger / bow thruster.

Rebuild List:

Most items were a straight swap out for new - part number for part number where possible to ensure build compatibility / originality.
The exceptions –

The original propeller shafts had some erosion – so were upgraded to 1-3/4” shafts – originally 1-1/2”.
The hull was soda blasted down to gelcoat and multiple coats of 2 pack epoxy CopperCoat was applied.
In 2021 I went back to conventional antifouling on top of the Coppercoat as Seabarrier 3000 antifouling to be much more effective in Western Australia to limit marine growth. The added advantage being if the standard antifouling wears away, the Coppercoat is still present. Which also acts as a hull barrier coating. 

Engine bay:

New - USA import - x 1 Volvo Penta 8.1 GXi-G with new transmission / V drive & associated hardware.
New - USA import - x 1 Volvo Penta 8.1 GXi-G with new transmission / V drive & associated hardware.
The exact same size / style / transmissions ratios were used as the originals.
The full engine service / repair manuals come with the boat.
Both transmissions have had their 30-hour service. Their next service is due at 300 hours.
2024 – exhaust / exhaust system was upgraded to stainless steel Marine CMI Big Tube headers.
https://custommarine.com/product/big-tube-header-13680/

All new engine wiring harnesses to the driver’s console – bypassing the Cruiser Yachts (CY) control pad straight to “keys” – more reliable. The CY pad is now only used for the lights etc.  Its code is 0000 ( four zeros ) – but should not be required.

New drip seal assemblies installed – both sides. Also new cutlass bearings and engine couplings to suit the new 1-3/4” propeller shafts. 2021 – new drip seals were installed on both shafts – precautionary. Backup seals also in place on the shafts.

A low hour 6KW Kohler was sourced – currently at ~240 hours. Inside sound proofing box.

All components replaced on/in the hot water unit – engine bay – the only original part is the SS tank.
New heavy duty blowers
New engine bay lighting
New fuel tank sensors – replaced again Nov 2024
New battery isolator
New battery charger – back wall
New solenoids – back wall x 3
New breaker boxes x 2 – back wall. Plus, another new breaker box in the cockpit cupboard port side.
New trim tab pump – currently upgraded to auto close with key off.  New trim tab heads installed in 2024. Auto leveling upgrade is now possible. Bennett upgrade kit is in a box in the main cabin.
Engine hatch ram motors both replace with new motors and the gear arms serviced.
Engine hatch is now wired direct to the main house battery.
Hence all batteries can be switched to off when away from the boat and the hatch can still be lifted (assuming the battery is charged).
New bilge pumps – 1 engine bay and x 1 front next to bow thruster battery.
New second fuel filter installed – now two inline.
The outer fuel filters have new water sensors installed (2021). That’s the small black buzzers you see next to the batteries in the engine bay.

Cockpit:

New engine hatch drainage system as the original design leaked water into the engine bay.
I also made the rear floor back drains accessible as they previously plugged easily and were not accessible.
New carper flooring. 2021
New back covers 2017
New clears 2023
New fridge / ice maker.
New speakers and new sub-woofer.
New marine stereo unit.
New compass.
New throttle system / new cables
All new gauges
New everything at the drivers’ console.
NorthStar 8000i depth sounder / maps / radar. 
Depth sounder transducer through hull box is located in front of the starboard engine.

Main cabin:

New - x 2 Dometic Air Conditioning units with all new associated control hardware. 
One under the stairs in the cabin – one behind the fridge.
New AC hardware control unit – one under the center hatch main cabin. The other under the stairs.
New control units on the walls. New AC ducting where required.
New – air conditioning cooling pump – under main interior floor hatch port side.
New water pressure pump – under stairs – cabin
x 2 new shower sump pumps - both under floor main cabin.
New holding tank extraction pump – under cabin floor middle
New holding tank sensors
New toilet system with macerator & controls
New induction stove top
New micro wave / stove
New fridge / freezer
New LED lighting – all - upgraded from original tungsten globes.
New light switches
New TV front cabin
New TV main cabin
New TV aerial and booster 2021
All new SS cabin hardware
New power points
New shower extraction fan
New stereo control unit
New speakers.
New stereo amp 2000W – in cupboard near internal stairs
New large round deck hatch – the original had a broken handle
New Perspex in all port holes

Boat Exterior:

New navigation lights.
New air horns and air horn pump – located under main dash
New bow light and controller. Fixed twice. Currently won’t turn. Poor design with small gears internally.
Bow thruster props up-graded to new 5 blade design – previously 4 bladed. Better efficiency.
Bow thruster – new motor and new associated control hardware.  Under most forward cabin floor hatch.
Bow thruster has its own deep cycle battery - new charger / new breakers / new battery switch.
New through hull fittings and valves – SS above the water line. Bronze below the water line. Most hoses replaced.
The Maxwell anchor winch was upgraded to a newer model – the original model was no longer available.  New switches / new deck switches / new breaker installed.
New swim deck shower system
New swim deck rail installed 2021
New shore power plug and new shore power breaker – inside back hatch starboard side.
New rear cushion.

Miscellaneous:  

All wiring in the boat was checked for resistance / condition and replaced where required.