Todd320
Well-Known Member
- Jul 21, 2016
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- Boat Info
- 2007 Sea Ray 320DA
- Engines
- Twin V-drive 5.7L 350 Horizon
I see the cockpit and see more cockpit seating than on other similarly sized Sundancer’s. I also can compare my ownership of a Yamaha 200 for 14 years, and know I never spent more than 500/season on the engine, and know the current owner has not either (17 year old engine now). Compared to my 10 year old Merc 350, v-drives, minimum 500/engine, and 3k when the water pumps went out. Another 3 when I have to do the manifolds and risers. So, maintenance should be much better on a venture, but maybe the Verados have their own unique issues? Don’t forget, my v-drives have rudders and shaft seals, both possible points of entry for water in the bilge, the Venture has none if this, and only 2 water intakes, AC, if equipped, and generator, if equipped.
I’m not a fan of the custom cowl the Ventures have on the Verados (I think it provides fresh air). I could see buying a venture and in 15 years if you wanted to repower, not sure Yamaha/Suzuki/ or even newer Verados would be an option with that custom cowl, but I have only seen it in pictures!
I’m not a fan of the custom cowl the Ventures have on the Verados (I think it provides fresh air). I could see buying a venture and in 15 years if you wanted to repower, not sure Yamaha/Suzuki/ or even newer Verados would be an option with that custom cowl, but I have only seen it in pictures!