Steve S
Well-Known Member
- Jun 5, 2007
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- Boat Info
- 2000 400 Sedan Bridge with twin CAT 3116's
2000 340 Sundancer - SOLD!
210 Monaco 1987 - SOLD!
- Engines
- Twin Caterpillar 3116's 350 HP straight drives
Kind of leaning towards the QSM engines (and associated years). I have a dockmate that has an earlier model with the 3196 motors and have learned a bit about the aftercooler issues. Also, If what I have gleaned from some posts on this thread and on the 460DA thread is true, the earlier years had balsa coring. I would guess that the 480SB upgraded to non-cored hulls about the same time the 460DAs did (2002?). I also like the look of the non-tucked upholstery on the newer models. (But that can be changed.)
When I bought my 360DA, I knew it wasn't my "last boat". In fact the Admiral and I called it our "interim boat", just to test the waters and the lifestyle. This boat we are considering it be our last boat. It seems pretty big to me.
The QSM-11's also have heat issues. Check Tony's info at www.sbmar.com for details.