Recently replaced my Raymarine AP with the newer Garmin AP plus the Shadow Drive and Smart Pump. Performance is spot on, setup was way to easy. I am interfacing with a pair of Garmin 12" plus all Garmin sub components so everthing is talking to each other via NEMA 2000. The Shadow drive feature...
Having 20+ years in the sign business and owner of a sign company I can say that $500 for boat graphics is not ridiculous. I have lettered up hundreds vehicles/boats where the bill was well over $1000,it depends on the grade of vinyl, number of colors, complexity of the graphic etc, etc. When...
At time of engine survey (2/2/18) with five people aboard a full water tank and 3/4 full fuel tanks the port engine obtained 2750 rpm the starboard engine was at 2800 and GPS speed was 27.5 knots/31.6 MPH. Currently with not the cleanest bottom 2200 rpm yields 20 knots.
Hummm.....just finished going through what your just starting and end up purchasing a 97 450 a few months back (and I traveled the country looking for the right one). It all comes down to personal preference and budget. Both boats are great in there own way and all the differences have been...
Chris is highly recommended but is based out of Panama City which is 3 hours away, I contracted Schiehl & Associates Marine Surveyors a local surveyor who also comes highly recommended. Thanks all for your input.
Brian
While currently in the hunt for a 400/450 DA Frank has been both my mentor and beacon of light .He has spent countless hours giving me both guidance and hope. Thank You Sir for everything you have done and the vast knowledge for which you have shared.
Thanks JC I'm sure I will be taking you, Josh (Not Her Decision) and FrankW up on that. I have already been thru the expense of one bad boat survey and haul out which I rewarded the owner with a free bottom pressure wash and zinc's lol. Trying to prevent that again if at all possible. Getting...
I am in contact with Frank, and he has supplied me with a wealth of 450 info cannot thank him enough for time taken and info/advice given.
Waiting for a little more info before I head to Florida to take a look see. Thanks for all the responses!!!!
From what i understand the Cat 3126 comes to different flavors (3126 & 3126B) and within those models different HP ratings. The ad (boat.com) stated 340 hp total which i don't think is right. Hoping FWebster will chime in and shine some light. I will call the Broker and request ss# on the motors...
While searching for our next boat we came across this 1997 450DA for sale
https://www.legendarymarine.com/1997-sea-ray-450-sundancer-inventory.htm?id=1906638&in-stock=1
Wondering if anyone if the Destin area knows anything about this boats health/history. I have not contacted the listing...