Chris-380
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Okay, thank you. In the future I’ll try to do better.
I am not sure why cropping in my phone makes it keep the orientation, but it does... lol
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Okay, thank you. In the future I’ll try to do better.
Okay, thank you. In the future I’ll try to do better.
I am not sure why cropping in my phone makes it keep the orientation, but it does... lol
The survey and sea trial for the 2001 340 we made an offer on will be performed on Monday. It has 7.4's that were replaced in 2014 and are supposed to have 200 hours on them.
Base on the date they were replaced, I assumed that they must have the updated (Verilift?) exhaust system that corrected the water ingestion problem. But after reviewing some posts in this thread and seeing some photos from a number of years ago, I think that might be incorrect.
Can anyone tell from these photos whether this is the updated exhaust or the original one?
Thanks
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The survey and sea trial for the 2001 340 we made an offer on will be performed on Monday. It has 7.4's that were replaced in 2014 and are supposed to have 200 hours on them.
Base on the date they were replaced, I assumed that they must have the updated (Verilift?) exhaust system that corrected the water ingestion problem. But after reviewing some posts in this thread and seeing some photos from a number of years ago, I think that might be incorrect.
Can anyone tell from these photos whether this is the updated exhaust or the original one?
Thanks
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That's the original exhaust. Looks like they have the resonators in -- but tough to tell on the starboard, outboard exhaust. You're looking for the hose clamps holding it in place. Also the riser extensions. On those engines, you should be good to go. Of course I would want to know why they where replaced.The survey and sea trial for the 2001 340 we made an offer on will be performed on Monday. It has 7.4's that were replaced in 2014 and are supposed to have 200 hours on them.
Base on the date they were replaced, I assumed that they must have the updated (Verilift?) exhaust system that corrected the water ingestion problem. But after reviewing some posts in this thread and seeing some photos from a number of years ago, I think that might be incorrect.
Can anyone tell from these photos whether this is the updated exhaust or the original one?
Thanks
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Same chit has been happening to me for the last year and half. At least you know before you spent the survey money. Walk away from this one. Let them fix it and if it's still around next season you can check it out.It's starting to look like we just aren't meant to buy a boat this year.
I got a call from the broker today. He said that the boat failed to get on a plane when they took it for a cruise to check everything in preparation for the survey that was scheduled for Monday. They determined that the problem was with the starboard engine.
Believe it or not, this exact same thing happened to us a few weeks ago after we had driven 500 miles to be present for a survey of a 310. That time, we got the call 1/2 hour before reaching our hotel - but I digress.
Today, when the marina mechanic checked the starboard engine on the 340, he found water in the oil. The broker apologized, offered to return my deposit, and said that he'd get back in contact with me to update me once the cause of the issue was determined.
My questions are...
I have to say, this process is growing old
- Do I just walk/run away and not look back, or is there a possibility that some minor issue that can be corrected caused this problem? (I associate water in the oil with serious problems, not minor ones)
- Even if the problem can be corrected, should I assume that the water in the oil could have caused excessive wear, internal corrosion, or other problems while it was present?
I agree, have them get the issue fixed and come back to itSame chit has been happening to me for the last year and half. At least you know before you spent the survey money. Walk away from this one. Let them fix it and if it's still around next season you can check it out.
mechanic but a boater with many years on the water. Maintenance to me is essential to stay on top of issues. Of course this can happen to anyone, it seems like it would best for you to continue on your search. Personally I have a really like the 6.2 L they replaced the Old school 454/7.4L and were designed for marine use not just converted auto engines ( which is typical). Plenty of power & more space in the engine room. If you need or want big blocks look for the 8.1 L great engines had one in a Motorhome.It's starting to look like we just aren't meant to buy a boat this year.
I got a call from the broker today. He said that the boat failed to get on a plane when they took it for a cruise to check everything in preparation for the survey that was scheduled for Monday. They determined that the problem was with the starboard engine.
Believe it or not, this exact same thing happened to us a few weeks ago after we had driven 500 miles to be present for a survey of a 310. That time, we got the call 1/2 hour before reaching our hotel - but I digress.
Today, when the marina mechanic checked the starboard engine on the 340, he found water in the oil. The broker apologized, offered to return my deposit, and said that he'd get back in contact with me to update me once the cause of the issue was determined.
My questions are...
I have to say, this process is growing old
- Do I just walk/run away and not look back, or is there a possibility that some minor issue that can be corrected caused this problem? (I associate water in the oil with serious problems, not minor ones)
- Even if the problem can be corrected, should I assume that the water in the oil could have caused excessive wear, internal corrosion, or other problems while it was present?
There is a 2001 340 for sale with 6.2L engines with only 400 hours on them. I had been steering away from it because I've read others opine that the boat was underpowered with those engines. I remember reading someone's post saying that he needed to have anyone on the boat move forward to get it on a plane.
I assumed that information was correct, given that Sea Ray subsequently increased the engine size to 7.4 and eventually to 8.1.
Are yours V-Drives or outdrives? Do you find it slow to get up on a plane? Can you tell me what your cruising and max speed is?
I'd be curious to get feedback from anyone else here who has 6.2L too.
Thanks
The 6.2 is the substitute fore the 7.4. It creates just as much HP, but at a higher RPM. Thus, the torque curves are different. I am not sure they are as "desirable" in the used market, but might be worth a look depending on how you boat. The plus side I think is a little more room in the engine room.There is a 2001 340 for sale with 6.2L engines with only 400 hours on them. I had been steering away from it because I've read others opine that the boat was underpowered with those engines. I remember reading someone's post saying that he needed to have anyone on the boat move forward to get it on a plane.
I assumed that information was correct, given that Sea Ray subsequently increased the engine size to 7.4 and eventually to 8.1.
Are yours V-Drives or outdrives? Do you find it slow to get up on a plane? Can you tell me what your cruising and max speed is?
I'd be curious to get feedback from anyone else here who has 6.2L too.
Thanks