Quint
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Hey guys
It seems there's a wealth of knowledge among everyone here, so I thought I'd run this up the flag pole. My MarineMax dealer in Las Vegas has a choice of two 340 DAs, one stern drive, the other V-drive. They have similar equipment, although the V-drive boat also has:
- Stainless windshield
- Flexiteak stairs/ktchen flooring
- Underwater lighting
- Additional TV
- Bottom paint
- Ultraleather interior
I know the V-drives won't go as fast as the Bravo-3's, but getting up on plane and maintaining low speed conditions is better. Also maintenance is reduced becuase a v-drive boat doesn't need to pulled out of the water and trailered back to the dealership for servicing (although this is a great opportunity to acid wash the hull anyway).
I know a lake is not as critical as salt water for underwater growth, but my outdrives on my current 30' Chaparral get a lot of "fur" on them after only 4 weeks non-use.
Which would you recommend: the stren drives for higher top speed or the v-drives for greater manouverability at low speeds, ease of planing and lower maintenance?
Also, the price on the V-drive boat is $240K with incentives, but I want to get them down a bit more. What would suggest I offer? It's MSRP with freight is $338,000.
It seems there's a wealth of knowledge among everyone here, so I thought I'd run this up the flag pole. My MarineMax dealer in Las Vegas has a choice of two 340 DAs, one stern drive, the other V-drive. They have similar equipment, although the V-drive boat also has:
- Stainless windshield
- Flexiteak stairs/ktchen flooring
- Underwater lighting
- Additional TV
- Bottom paint
- Ultraleather interior
I know the V-drives won't go as fast as the Bravo-3's, but getting up on plane and maintaining low speed conditions is better. Also maintenance is reduced becuase a v-drive boat doesn't need to pulled out of the water and trailered back to the dealership for servicing (although this is a great opportunity to acid wash the hull anyway).
I know a lake is not as critical as salt water for underwater growth, but my outdrives on my current 30' Chaparral get a lot of "fur" on them after only 4 weeks non-use.
Which would you recommend: the stren drives for higher top speed or the v-drives for greater manouverability at low speeds, ease of planing and lower maintenance?
Also, the price on the V-drive boat is $240K with incentives, but I want to get them down a bit more. What would suggest I offer? It's MSRP with freight is $338,000.