Z-Worthy
Active Member
New member here! My wife and I just pulled the trigger on a friend's 1997 400DA with 3116CATs. It's a freshwater boat; been in Lake Erie since new. We already know about a small oil leak in the starboard diesel (oil pan gasket needs replaced), and the generator seems a bit finicky (they're working on it), and the cockpit cushions need to be reupholstered or replaced.
But what can other owners tell me? Any advice on things to watch out for? Things to help make life a little easier over time? What rpm do other owners consider their "ideal" cruising range? Any advice is appreciated!
But what can other owners tell me? Any advice on things to watch out for? Things to help make life a little easier over time? What rpm do other owners consider their "ideal" cruising range? Any advice is appreciated!