New to me 2007 320

In my first year on my 07 320 with 350 MPI, I replaced fuel pump relays multiple times (<$15), both IACs (100$ each), and both water pressure sensors (your sensor might be different with stern drives). Now that the boat is getting used every 2 weeks or so, seems like the issues have been cleared up, but I keep replacement parts in case these go bad. Something to keep in mind. My wife was in tears a couple of times because it seemed we would break down about every 3rd trip, but she loves it now and we have had 6 months of breakdown-free boating.
 
In my first year on my 07 320 with 350 MPI, I replaced fuel pump relays multiple times (<$15), both IACs (100$ each), and both water pressure sensors (your sensor might be different with stern drives). Now that the boat is getting used every 2 weeks or so, seems like the issues have been cleared up, but I keep replacement parts in case these go bad. Something to keep in mind. My wife was in tears a couple of times because it seemed we would break down about every 3rd trip, but she loves it now and we have had 6 months of breakdown-free boating.
I am not sure what to expect but am sure there will be things to repair initially. Before she goes in the water I will perform the maintemance on the Bravo III units and check the alignments. Will replace the impellers on both motors and gen. Replace the plugs and of course all the fluids. I understand that there may be issues with the cool fuel system with paint plugging up the fuel injection system. I assume I will need to check serial numbers on the units before this is confirmed. Other than that, a full buff and wax and she is going into the water. I am sure it will take time to understand and get confortable with all the systems. Still got allot of winter to get through before I get my hands on her. In the mean time I have a CNC router that im am setting up to cut vinyl for the name and registration numbers. That will keep me busy for a while.
 
I have an 07 - 320 in Missouri area. I have had it since new. Very happy with it. 435 hours on the motors and 302 hours on the generator. Congrats on the new boat! We had a 260 prior.
 
I have an 07 - 320 in Missouri area. I have had it since new. Very happy with it. 435 hours on the motors and 302 hours on the generator. Congrats on the new boat! We had a 260 prior.
The wife and I took a trip down to Marine Max Lake Ozark in November to inspect the boat we ended up purchasing. Gorgeous part of the country for sure.
 
Mike, where will you be boating?
Mike
I just purchased a slip in northern Wisconsin, Wasburn Marina, I expect to spend the majority of time in the Apostle
Island area. By your picture, it looks as if our boats are sisters. How long have you had it? You live in Prentice? We are originally from Ashland.
 
Woody, I dropped the pin a couple of days ago. Is shows anonymous. Not sure what I did wrong? I just recieved my CSR tee shirt, but at 20 below this morning, the only one that will see it is the wife!!!
 
Woody, I dropped the pin a couple of days ago. Is shows anonymous. Not sure what I did wrong? I just recieved my CSR tee shirt, but at 20 below this morning, the only one that will see it is the wife!!!
I see it now. I was looking by Washburn. You somehow have two pins, one on top of the other. Look at the bottom of the 'Anonymous' box, you'll see it says 1 of 2, the other one does have your name.
 
I just purchased a slip in northern Wisconsin, Wasburn Marina, I expect to spend the majority of time in the Apostle
Island area. By your picture, it looks as if our boats are sisters. How long have you had it? You live in Prentice? We are originally from Ashland.
Let me know how you like Washburn. We bought the boat brand new in 2009 and moved to Wi in 2011. Mike
 
Let me know how you like Washburn. We bought the boat brand new in 2009 and moved to Wi in 2011. Mike
I spent quite a bit of time last summer up there with my 260. They have reciently completed major upgrades to the complete marina, ship store, 140 slips, 150 ton Travelift. Outdoor seasonal storage and heated indoor storage as well. I was on a waiting list for this upcoming season but they only had a 40' slip available at that time. I choose to purchase instead. Based on our use last year, it is generally very quite and people are friendly. Small town feel which is what we prefer. Quite a bit of fisherman utilize the boat ramps.
If you don't mind me asking, who did you use to relocate your boat? We are throwing around the idea of buying a 3500 dually for that purpose.
 
I am not sure what to expect but am sure there will be things to repair initially. Before she goes in the water I will perform the maintemance on the Bravo III units and check the alignments. Will replace the impellers on both motors and gen. Replace the plugs and of course all the fluids. I understand that there may be issues with the cool fuel system with paint plugging up the fuel injection system. I assume I will need to check serial numbers on the units before this is confirmed. Other than that, a full buff and wax and she is going into the water. I am sure it will take time to understand and get confortable with all the systems. Still got allot of winter to get through before I get my hands on her. In the mean time I have a CNC router that im am setting up to cut vinyl for the name and registration numbers. That will keep me busy for a while.
My fuel pump needed a repair as well, forgot about that one. No warnings or alarms, but I noticed my bilge pump was coming on too frequently. Turned out, the little blue drain plug on the bottom of my port fuel pump had become brittle, and came off. I brought a new one, only to realize the old plug was still in the hole. I tried an easy out, and several other tools to remove it, eventually, I just inserted a stainless steel screw, wrapped in silicon tape. Mechanic saw it, and said “as long as that holds, we are leaving it in. Better than me trying to get down there and replace a perfectly good pump!”
 
My fuel pump needed a repair as well, forgot about that one. No warnings or alarms, but I noticed my bilge pump was coming on too frequently. Turned out, the little blue drain plug on the bottom of my port fuel pump had become brittle, and came off. I brought a new one, only to realize the old plug was still in the hole. I tried an easy out, and several other tools to remove it, eventually, I just inserted a stainless steel screw, wrapped in silicon tape. Mechanic saw it, and said “as long as that holds, we are leaving it in. Better than me trying to get down there and replace a perfectly good pump!”
This has happened to me twice in the last year. Always blows when I'm out on the water of course. The exposed end breaks leaving the threads in place and in a tough to reach area. Usually have to gouge the remaining plug out with a pick. I have heard not to replace it with a metal screw due to dissimilar metals reacting with one another.
 

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