1998 310DA V Drives 5.7 260 HP" New to Me"

[Sprint7TW]

I just purchase a new to me 1998 310 with V drives.
Would like to hear from some with the same boat on what I can and should expect concerning RPM's, Speed and performance.

I would also like to hear about any problems common to this model.
Have you made any mods that I should consider?
It is going to be a long winter, I would like to hear your input if there are things that I should address other than normal maintance and cleaning.
:smt100

Thanks in advance,
Bob

 

[Uplate]

Several of us have this model on the site. You will likely have better luck posting in the Official 1998-2002 310 thread for specific info.

My boat has IO drives and same engines. I can imagine it is real tight in the engine room with V drives.

Only updates I have done are a new stereo with helm remote, canvas, and 2 new engines :grin:

 

[psubill78]

+1 on the specific thread. We have the '98 310 DA with I/O's.... Our first boat. We love it! We've had her since August...

I've heard some complaints on this size boat, with that motor and the v-drive. But no first hand experience...

This winter's upgrades include a new fridge, ice maker and new radar/chart plotter....

 

[Sprint7TW]

Several of us have this model on the site. You will likely have better luck posting in the Official 1998-2002 310 thread for specific info.

My boat has IO drives and same engines. I can imagine it is real tight in the engine room with V drives.

Only updates I have done are a new stereo with helm remote, canvas, and 2 new engines :grin:

Mike, Thank you! I will try to figure out how to move the post.
Bob

 

[Sprint7TW]

Was the fridge bad or are you just updating?
Bob

 

[psubill78]

Was the fridge bad or are you just updating?
Bob

Need more cold storage. Original is like 1.8 cubic foot, the new one will be over 3.... The one I have is the original Norcold, still works great.

 

[ardeprint]

I have the V drives on my 2002 310 DA. Incredible maneuverability and easy to maintain. We give up a little on the performance side and higher speed fuel efficiency and the actual WOT speed. All around a better option if you will be in the water.
Enjoy it!!!