Recent content by Steve L.

Hello all, Looking for a motor detective here. I have twin 350 Mercruisers from the year 2000. They are the MPI motors. The starboard motor has the following symptoms: -half the time I go to start it, it needs throttle to start - then rev it a few times and it is good to go all day, even if...

Hi all, Thanks for answering SO MANY new guy questions. I am looking at a 32 Sundancer (2005), and have 2 questions: 1. It is a V drive, which the broker said he STRONGLY prefers (his emphasis) since the boat will be kept in saltwater here in Southern CA. Is this a good point vs. the (dozens...

Thanks everyone! How about Alpha One drives? Any horror stories?

Yes I will keep it in a slip in salt water. Interesting point. So no flush needed each use on the 496? Speed is not my top priority, but would the 496 be noticeably slower than the dual? Thanks I really appreciate your input!

Hi everyone thanks for answering so many nEWB questions! I am looking for a 28 Sundancer about 15 years old. I have now seen one with twin V6 motors, and one with a single 496. Owner of the 496 is selling the "less maintenance" angle. I am wondering if there is any knowledge out there about...

Thank you all!

Hi all, and thanks for the help. Brand new member. I am looking at a 2005 28 foot Sundancer. It has twin V6 motors, 4.3 MPI with Bravo IIIs. Any issues with the V6 models? The price is very competitive and I wonder if this model is underpowered? Thanks so much...