John Mills
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We put an offer on a 2000 340da. Looking forward to sea trial and survey. What are some common issues to look for. What items should we walk away from the boat for.
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We put an offer on a 2000 340da. Looking forward to sea trial and survey. What are some common issues to look for. What items should we walk away from the boat for.
Waiting on the survey.
We put an offer on a 2000 340da. Looking forward to sea trial and survey. What are some common issues to look for. What items should we walk away from the boat for.
Something is off. An 8.2L is a 502ci. Picture of the engine, and you will get this resolved.The broker says it is the 8.2L 375hp. The brochure says the option was a
VD-T-454 Mag MPI Horizon MerCruiser®
(T-380 hp - 283 kW)
The serial number search resulted in:
454 MAG MPI HORIZON/MIE 8.2L MPI
The confusing thing is a 454 cubic inch engine is 7.4 liters. A 502 CI engine is 8.2 liter.The broker says it is the 8.2L 375hp. The brochure says the option was a
VD-T-454 Mag MPI Horizon MerCruiser®
(T-380 hp - 283 kW)
The serial number search resulted in:
454 MAG MPI HORIZON/MIE 8.2L MPI
I think that may be for a part that is compatible with both. The 2000 340 offered 7.4s in mercruiser trim at 310hp or Horizon trim with 380hp. The horizons had the water inversion issue and needed the log mufflers replaced with water lift style. It’s possible it was repowered with 8.1s if the 7.4 horizons blew up with the inversion issue after the warranty period. Here is the brochure:The broker says it is the 8.2L 375hp. The brochure says the option was a
VD-T-454 Mag MPI Horizon MerCruiser®
(T-380 hp - 283 kW)
The serial number search resulted in:
454 MAG MPI HORIZON/MIE 8.2L MPI
Those look exactly like the 380HP 7.4 liter Horizons I had on my 340.I will be on the boat this weekend to get a picture of engine plate.
The broker says it is the 8.2L 375hp. The brochure says the option was a
VD-T-454 Mag MPI Horizon MerCruiser®
(T-380 hp - 283 kW)
The serial number search resulted in:
454 MAG MPI HORIZON/MIE 8.2L MPI
I got the original build specs from Sea Ray. It is the 7.4L 380HP Horizon motors. The original specs indicate the hull color is blue. But the boat is definitely white. Sometime in it’s life it was painted. Should this be a concern.