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Anyone have any concerns or suggestions when considering this particular boat? Thanks
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Admittedly biased - but one of the finest boats SR has designed and built especially if built at their Sikes Creek Plant (S/N starts with SERF).
The package with the CAT 3116TA's is essentially bullet proof provided these engines were taken care of.
The primary issues:
The Hurth transmission (HSW800) has a comparatively weak counter shaft assembly and has a history of the port one failing. Look closely at the gears when surveyed.
The fresh water tank if filled full will crack and fail. If it hasn't already never ever fill it to overflow. What happens is at overflow the tank, which is plastic and shaped like an "L", will bulge out on the top surface and put stress on that inside corner of the "L" causing a crack there. Besides the pain of changing it, it's replacement is about $1500,
If still has the original Norcold refer. plan on replacing it; it will fail.
The generator is a Westerbeke if diesel boat and although a bullet proof unit if not taken care of is very expensive to repair/ replace; important survey item. Need also to know the limitations on starting it; if you crank it too long it will aspirate raw water into the cylinders and be ruined; knowledge is paramount.
There have been some issues on the laminate used for the solon cabinets but I found if the boat remained air conditioned and has not gone through temp and humidity cycles (ie leave the AC off) the product is just fine.
The diesel boat uses Racor 500MA primary fuel filters; it's a must if traveling to, for example, the Bahamas to get rid of these and install the Racor 900MA's or 1000MA's.
Only consider the boats with diesel, you will not be as happy with the gas boat
I thought the 400 was replaced by the 410 for the 2000 model year. Did they make both simultaneously for a time? I love my 410.
Not at the same time though. They terminated production on the 400 in 99 and picked up with the 410 in 99. The last 400 may have on the line with the first 410 right behind it....2000 was an "overlap". SeaRay made both 400 and 410's for that model year.
Greetings! Is this comment for real? I know that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but seriously?! Lol! Thanks in advance!Cheers
Coming from someone who is running Chrysler motors.....seriously? :smt017
Coming from someone who is running Chrysler motors.....seriously? :smt017
"Never pick a fight with a man who owns a Chrysler product...'cause he's mad already"
"Never pick a fight with a man who owns a Chrysler product...'cause he's mad already"