Maintenance costs for used 310

**HarryP** · 07-12-2012, 08:44 AM

Good morning,

Looking at getting a 310 (year2000) with 2 new v drives, but trying to get a handle on what to expect for annual maintenance costs. I know there's going to be the unexpected but trying to figure out the known costs I need to budget.

Any help is appreciated. Also wondering how they are on a mooring ball overnight in ocean(I live in the vi). I'm used to sailboats so wondering if this is going to roll. Too much at night for my wife to want to spend weekends on a mooring...

Thanks

**jetpartner** · 10-22-2012, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by HarryP

Good morning,

Looking at getting a 310 (year2000) with 2 new v drives, but trying to get a handle on what to expect for annual maintenance costs. I know there's going to be the unexpected but trying to figure out the known costs I need to budget.

Any help is appreciated. Also wondering how they are on a mooring ball overnight in ocean(I live in the vi). I'm used to sailboats so wondering if this is going to roll. Too much at night for my wife to want to spend weekends on a mooring...

Thanks

depends on what shape the boat is in to begin with. I purchased my 310 knowing it would need some work as i used it. So far new water heater new bilge pump top overhaul on port engine soon the starboard engine new manifolds oil changes filters etc. My engines had 700 hours on them when i purchased the boat and i have put 150 hours on them since. Fuel cost 80.00 per hour parts cost 45.00 per hour diver to clean the bottom 70.00 per month dock 310 per month insurance 200 per month... We spend many nights on the boat anchored out with generator running all weekend. We love the boat and will probably move up to something newer like a 2007 or newer. Age is an issue with this boat but i figured if my wife liked this one she would love a newer boat.

**northern** · 10-23-2012, 08:52 AM

Rule of thumb 10% per year for value of boat if you contract out all work. I allow 5,000 a year for work on the boat. Some years it is less others get close. This year it was 4,000. I do oil changes, wax, change risers and small electronic stuff. Cleaning and painting bottom and prop and rudder work I get the marina to do it. On average 3,000 a year for me seems correct. The 2,000 left over goes to engine replacement fund.

**psingleton** · 11-24-2012, 12:47 PM

I will remember your reply about cost. I have not had work done, yet but I know it is coming sooner or later. I am an old Boy Scout "Be Prepared" is a good saying.

**Xplicitlnck** · 11-25-2012, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by northern

Rule of thumb 10% per year for value of boat if you contract out all work. I allow 5,000 a year for work on the boat. Some years it is less others get close. This year it was 4,000. I do oil changes, wax, change risers and small electronic stuff. Cleaning and painting bottom and prop and rudder work I get the marina to do it. On average 3,000 a year for me seems correct. The 2,000 left over goes to engine replacement fund.

Engine replacement fund i find it funny that we all know a marine engine will need to be replaced soon. Even if you just had a remanufactured engine installed, tye saving for a new one starts most immediatly after. The things we do to sit on a piece of glass that floats in water

**rcknecht** · 11-26-2012, 12:53 PM

Since you live in the VI, and not the North East, I would imagine your costs to be twice my average costs, which without fuel average about $5-7k a year... Depending on your use, your cost will vary... But just zincs will run you about $400 a year. Pulling cleaning painting annually will be around $3K. Carpets, canvas, and other items that wear will averages about $2K annually spread out over their life. If you do your own maintenance, like I do, that will save you time and worry... Knowing how to change a water pump and thermostat, is a must IMO... Annual oil changes, spark plugs, and filters, if you do it yourself will be around $200... The good news is, this is all a drop in the bucket when you calculate the cost of fuel... The only proble with sleeping on the boat, we have found, is the slap of the water next to your head from the waves hitting bow... Some people like it... I do until the winds exceed 10 miles an hour... Nothing ear plugs can't stop... So to answer your question... A lot of money annually...

**270win** · 11-26-2012, 08:42 PM

My criteria for the boat is, if I cannot afford to do a complete powertrain replacement at any time then I can't afford the boat. With regard to fuel, if that's a consideration then I need a sailboat...But having said that, it does limit what I am able to "afford" boat wise. I always wanted a 390EC, but replacing twin 3208 Cats and trannys is just more than I can stomach for a "piece of glass that floats".

I'm pretty sure this post was pointless.

**rcknecht** · 11-27-2012, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by 270win

My criteria for the boat is, if I cannot afford to do a complete powertrain replacement at any time then I can't afford the boat. With regard to fuel, if that's a consideration then I need a sailboat...But having said that, it does limit what I am able to "afford" boat wise. I always wanted a 390EC, but replacing twin 3208 Cats and trannys is just more than I can stomach for a "piece of glass that floats".

I'm pretty sure this post was pointless.

Not pointless... When I bought my boat that was my criteria, and it still is... What is the worst that can happen, and can I afford to fix it...

**270win** · 11-27-2012, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by rcknecht

Not pointless... When I bought my boat that was my criteria, and it still is... What is the worst that can happen, and can I afford to fix it...

Our dock had several boats that hadn't moved in years due to being in various states of disrepair or because the owners couldn't afford fuel. We had a airplane years ago, and one of the things many of my friends that had airplanes talked about was budgeting for an engine overhaul reserve. We had two occasions where the engines needed to be replaced way before the overhaul interval. Several of them ended up with useless planes due to unexpected repairs. I always thought those guys were not very smart to own a plane...same with some of the people on our dock and their boats.