2000SR380
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- Feb 17, 2014
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- Boat Info
- 2005 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer, Express Cruiser
- Engines
- Two 5.0L Gas Mercruiser V8, B3 Outdrives
So, on my other boats (all sailing type cruisers) I have changed the impellers every year just for GP. The job was generally around 30 Minutes. On the 380DA there are three. (x1) each for the Mains, and one for the Westerbeke generator. Last week I commenced the SR impeller job for the first time. First time, for me, on a twin engine boat too (we have the two 8.1L Mercruisers). I would sure like to hear how other people have managed the Port engine. The Starboard engine was doable. I found a broken hose clamp to the heat exchanger and there was lots of rust (Not visible until the belt and Idler bracket were removed). By the time I was done cleaning and painting, and fixing, I had nearly eight hours invested. Monday I put 3 hours in on the Port Engine impeller and the pump is still in the boat! I removed the port side exhaust and floor piece for access, but I am too fat to squish myself down beside the engine and still move my arms. Everything is out, and loose, except the inlet and outlet hoses. I got the clamps loose, but I could not reach the hoses. No matter what boat yard Yoga I tried. Does this job really require a double elbowed skinny midget? Do I need to remove the Port side muffler and go in from aft of the Engine? I am going back in Saturday. Any pointers (besides 'buy a bigger boat', or 'Loose some freaking weight') would be gratefully accepted.