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I thinking of purchasing a 2006 32 ft sundancer. It has twin 5.7 350's Mercs with Vdrives. Will this be enough to power this boat?
Thanks
Bob
A friend of mine just sold his 2005 320DA with the 6.1L horizons and v-drives. Overall he was happy with the boat but felt it could have had more power. He could cruise around 18kts at 3500rpm, but most of the time ran up around 3800rpms and 21kts which also burned significantly more fuel.
With smaller engines, I'm not sure where things would be. He is by no means speed freak, so a sea trial would be the best thing to determine if you think it performs adequately for your needs.
A friend of mine just sold his 2005 320DA with the 6.1L horizons and v-drives. Overall he was happy with the boat but felt it could have had more power. He could cruise around 18kts at 3500rpm, but most of the time ran up around 3800rpms and 21kts which also burned significantly more fuel.
With smaller engines, I'm not sure where things would be. He is by no means speed freak, so a sea trial would be the best thing to determine if you think it performs adequately for your needs.
I have to agree, Mike.
Really, based on what? I own a 06 320 with twin 350 Horizon V-Drives and I get plenty of performance out of her. With over 600 hundred hours of cruising up and down the Chesapeake Bay as well as an ocean trip from Baltimore to New York and back I can tell you the boat performs great with this setup.
Now if you are looking to do 50 MPH all day long, then yes this is not the boat for that. On the other hand if you are looking for a comfortable 20 to 25 knots, while burning 15 gallons per hour or less on each engine, then this setup will be just fine.
This has become like the portable gennie issue.....To some the boat is a dog - to others its adequately powered - no one thinks there's power to spare. a 340 with big blocks is a MUCH better boat. the chart above is pie in the sky as no one runs with 1/4 fuel, no water, and no gear/provisions. get a little mid season slime on it and things get even worse....My advice - a thourough sea trial loaded as you will use it - and see if YOU can live with it
I never felt underpowered with my 320. Even with full fuel and 5 good sized adults I had no problems jumping on plane. The boat was super easy to handle and e only reason we sold it was the Admiral said we needed a bigger boat. Who am I to argue?
I wish I had your admiral!
I have been ready to go to the bridge boat for two years now, just can’t get the OK from money bags! I’m getting close though, at least I had her talking about one at St Michaels last weekend.
This has become like the portable gennie issue.....To some the boat is a dog - to others its adequately powered - no one thinks there's power to spare. a 340 with big blocks is a MUCH better boat. the chart above is pie in the sky as no one runs with 1/4 fuel, no water, and no gear/provisions. get a little mid season slime on it and things get even worse....My advice - a thourough sea trial loaded as you will use it - and see if YOU can live with it
Who said anything about running empty? It is kind of difficult to make trips on the bay without any fuel or overnight provisions. Now I will empty my water tank if I am running from one marina to other, just for a fuel economy issue, as there is no need to being carry extra weight.
The OP asked a question about a “2006 32 ft. Sundance”, so a response was give about a 320 dancer.
Take her for a nice long ride in rough seas and see what she says. That and spend 2-weeks on the boat, worked for me!
Really, based on what? I own a 06 320 with twin 350 Horizon V-Drives and I get plenty of performance out of her. With over 600 hundred hours of cruising up and down the Chesapeake Bay as well as an ocean trip from Baltimore to New York and back I can tell you the boat performs great with this setup.
Now if you are looking to do 50 MPH all day long, then yes this is not the boat for that. On the other hand if you are looking for a comfortable 20 to 25 knots, while burning 15 gallons per hour or less on each engine, then this setup will be just fine.
xxxSpeaking from someone that OWNS a 320. The chart above is VERY close to my real world experience. I keep my props tuned and my bottom clean. I have 6.2's and I have no complaints about it's power. I jump on to plane with 10 people on board without a sweat. I used to have 26 sundancer with a single 5.7 and that boat was way under powered, my 320 has power to spare.
Im not lookin to measure dicks here. But Speaking from someone that DIDN'T BUY a 320 after an extensive sea trial and 50nm cruise on a friends because it did not meet my expectations. I just pointed out he needed to judge for himself - like it or not, this question comes up often here. I'm glad your 6.2 powered (the one hes considering has 5.7s) 320 works FOR YOU
I have 6.2's and I have no complaints about it's power.