340DA 8.1 V-Drives, saltwater slip, boat had not been run for about 4 weeks, idled out of creek 200 yards - whining/squeal noise – no vibration, put both in neutral noise stopped, port in fwd – noise, both neutral, no noise, stbd in fwd, no noise, both neutral, no noise, port reverse – worse...
Considering purchasing a 300 with 225 hours on 5.0L MPI with Bravo 2 - any thoughts/opinions/experiences would be much appreciated. Especially concerned about not being fresh water cooled and perhaps under powered - not buying for speed or performance, just moderate cruising rivers and mid...