240 Sundeck Thread - Questions and Answers

Hi All,

First time poster and hopeful new Sea Ray owner. I have an accepted offer on a 2006 24' Sea Ray Sundeck 240 and had the survey/compression test/sea trial done today. It went great until the very end when we hauled it and the surveyor showed me a 1" left and right "play" in the B3 outdrive. He explained that it is an issue related to the gimbal ring and would need fixing. He said there it involves taking out the engine and having it done, or a less expensive option but not the best way that involves a kit. He explained it will only get worse and could present a serious safety hazard if left unchecked.

A reputable marina around here on Long Island quoted $3500 to do the full repair. I'm still waiting to get two other estimates.

Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this. Do I ask seller to fix, or, ask him to knock the price of repair off, or meet in the middle. I believe(and my surveyor agreed) that I am getting the boat for a very good price(up until this was discovered).

Risers/Manifolds/Bellows/Water Pump were done in 2015. Compressions were all 170 =/- 5. It is a Mercruiser 5.0 with B3 outdrive.

Finally, is this as serious as the surveyor made it sound. My dad who has been boating for 30+ years says it must get fixed.

Thanks!

IB
Batman, did you end up buying that 240 Sundeck?
If it were me, I'd ask for some $$ off the asking price and have the repair done myself. There is a great chance that if the seller agreed to do the repair before the sale, he would find the cheapest mechanic who would do a sub par job. Have the repair don yourself and you could be sure it was done right.
 
I switched to a $40 cover support strap system from Overtons, overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Cover

Thanks again for the comment. The link indicates it will fit boat up to 22 ft. Will that work ok on a 240 Sundeck?
 
I switched to a $40 cover support strap system from Overtons, overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Cover

Thanks again for the comment. The link indicates it will fit boat up to 22 ft. Will that work ok on a 240 Sundeck?

It fits mine. Stop has hooks on each end that attach to the rear cleats, I looped the strap through the anchor locker at the front, using the slots for the bow ladder to keep it in position. I'm in season 5 with it. The 1 pole that they give you works great for the cockpit support, it has a cross member that spreads the load and keeps the stats in position. I added a single pole with a snap to the bow area, to keep it elevated for snow loads.
 
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So I'm thinking of making a 430NM trip in my 2001 SD 240 from NY to VA, has anyone done such a long trip on the intercoastal in a 240?
 
I have the 7inch simrad NSS. The new version just came out iris about to come out. I love mine.


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I have the 7inch simrad NSS. The new version just came out iris about to come out. I love mine.


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Does anyone have the center windshield from their 240 Sundeck that you are looking to sell, the part that opens allowing access to the bow area?
Maybe you removed it and its been sitting in the shed for a few years, or you sold the boat without it?

I need to replace mine (2007 model year) I called Taylor Made and got their pricing for the piece, which is why I'm looking for a used replacement.

I'm making a lexan replacement for the time being, just not sure that will hold up as far as surface scratches.

The Sea Ray # is 1801271

You can reply here or send me a message.

Thanks.

Yoiu
 
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Do you have the frame? You could take it to a glass shop and have them install new glass. Thinking of mine it is just flat glass. I broke the slider window inside of my cap of my truck and the dealer wanted I think $200, and the glass shop cut one for less than $20
 
I have the frame. It isn't flat. There is a slight curve to the glass. I ordered some 1/8" 24"x24" lexan from Amazon. I cut it to fit and that will have to do for now. It looks good, just not sure how it will hold up, will it still be clear in a few months? Time will tell.
 
I have the frame. It isn't flat. There is a slight curve to the glass. I ordered some 1/8" 24"x24" lexan from Amazon. I cut it to fit and that will have to do for now. It looks good, just not sure how it will hold up, will it still be clear in a few months? Time will tell.

I think you made the right choice. You have a 10 year old sport boat, not a '68 Corvette that belonged to your father that needs restored. If the lexan scratches or something in 2 years, replace it again! Save the mega bucks for clutch replacement or other stuff... like fuel. Keep checking places like Great Lakes Skipper and other salvage yards, one will turn up. Usually (for me) about 3 weeks after I spend the boat buck for the new part.
 
Agreed. At $28 for the lexan, I could replace it every year (about 45 minutes time) and not come close to spending the $800-$1,000 I was quoted for the new glass.
 
Quick Question, someone stole the tip of our propeller (the anode?) and I'm wondering how critical is it to operate the boat. We just found the issue just now as we were preparing to put the boat in the water.
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Bravo3 Drives are subject to galvanic corrosion, the zinc tip is there to help prevent that. I wouldn't worry about running for just a day or two without it, but it does need fixed asap, especially of you leave it in the water instead of on a lift, or if you boat in salt water. It is a $15 part to protect a $5000 stern drive. You should have a few more, they are on the ends of the trim cylinders, and one on each trim tab.
 
Well said......
 
Monilove, similar to what was said above, it's not imperative that you put a new propshaft anode on there right away. For years, the B3's didn't even have that option. But it can't hurt to do it sooner than later. But I wouldn't stop boating because of it.

On a side note, from the angle of the picture you posted, it appears the anti-ventilation plate anode may have been painted over, rendering it useless.
 
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I was missing that anode for two seasons before I even knew if was suppose to be there. I have a little corrosion on the drive. I was in a salt water slip for 5 months each of those years, now it's rack stored and I never want to go back to a wet slip.

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