See my post #37 below
GF I’m agreeing with another member, it may not be working.
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See my post #37 below
I’m also agreeing that a 40 with 454’s might be pushing the limit of a gas engine. The diesel was one of my wishes on my list. I’ve looked at two 39’s here locally both had 454’s both were pigs in the water.
one owner was moving up to a larger boat, he was honest about those motors and wished it was a diesel
Oh boy, the why my big block gassers are better than diesels flame has reignited...Drive on up to West MI and I'd be happy to burn some gas and show you how much of a dog they are I'll even toss my 500lbs dinghy on the platform to show you how much she struggles to get on plane!
@ 380 hours I wonder if those merc's are new-ish? That would be a very nice option, IMO.
Oh boy, the why my big block gassers are better than diesels flame has reignited... ;-)
As a recent convert to diesels, I love them, and hope to never go back to gas.
Hog? Fat cow? Giant Tortoise? Manatee?But a 40 with gassers is not a pig…not by a long shot
I think your terminology is incorrect... It isn't a "slug" as far as performance is concerned... as far as fuel burn, maybe it is a "pig"...Hah. Not at all. Diesels are better, I’ll get ‘em someday. But a 40 with gassers is not a pig…not by a long shot
Agreed and I think the OP will be okay with a gas boat where he is, as long as he's not doing a lot of long trips. All else equal though, price and condition, I'm going for the diesels.Gas in a 40+ on a lake is fine. In many ways preferable. Nowhere to go. Lots of fuel and service options.
Gas in the ocean is different story. High fuel cost, long distances, and low torque for when things get iffy.
No generator or a non-working generator is a deal-killer to me. A lot of these older generators are hard to find parts for. I struggled with my 93 400EC's Quicksilver Genny. Spent many $$$ on it.
Also factor in the transportation cost of a boat that size going from OK to NJ. You're probably adding $10-$15K to your cost.
One upside would be that's it's been in freshwater most/all its life.
I think your terminology is incorrect... It isn't a "slug" as far as performance is concerned... as far as fuel burn, maybe it is a "pig"...
We do want to do longer trips and I’d like to explore further up the Bay. Mostly I want a bigger cabin and more comfort. My 30 is a great boat, somewhat easy to work on. I’m in no rush to find my next boat. The 40’ is my wish. So here I am
I’m also agreeing that a 40 with 454’s might be pushing the limit of a gas engine. The diesel was one of my wishes on my list. I’ve looked at two 39’s here locally both had 454’s both were pigs in the water.
one owner was moving up to a larger boat, he was honest about those motors and wished it was a diesel
I'd push to a bridge boat. The 400DB's are a great boat; they run good, are straight shaft boats, and are well balanced. Running from the bridge is simply another aspect that is better, much more enjoyable. Having a real cabin above the water is another plus-plus. I miss my 400DA and all of it's simplicity and ease of use but the Sedan Bridge is another massive step up in pleasure. You will find for spending days and nights on a boat that the bridge boats bring a lot to the table in comfort.We do want to do longer trips and I’d like to explore further up the Bay. Mostly I want a bigger cabin and more comfort. My 30 is a great boat, somewhat easy to work on. I’m in no rush to find my next boat. The 40’ is my wish. So here I am
I don't disagree with this, though my last "big boat" was a sedan and now I have the 380DA, that I love. The cockpit space is what I wanted "back". My knees do not like going up./down the cabin stairs, and the cabin is darker, but I am ok with that, especially not roasting from the sun coming thru the glass in the summers and climbing the stairs to the bridge.I'd push to a bridge boat. The 400DB's are a great boat; they run good, are straight shaft boats, and are well balanced. Running from the bridge is simply another aspect that is better, much more enjoyable. Having a real cabin above the water is another plus-plus. I miss my 400DA and all of it's simplicity and ease of use but the Sedan Bridge is another massive step up in pleasure. You will find for spending days and nights on a boat that the bridge boats bring a lot to the table in comfort.