Hello fellow boaters,
i have a 2005 Searay 360 sundancer with Yanmar 6lp-stp diesel engines
I keep finding unverified data online of top speed well above 30knots
but I m able to only get 24knots top speed trimmed on a calm sea
I m curious to see what other Yanmar 360’s are doing out there...
I am experiencing random starting problems with my port 1997 Cat 3116 300hp. The other day I ran it for about 45 minutes, turned it off for about 2 hours, and then it wouldn't turn over. Starboard engine started fine. Emergency start switch did nothing. I could hear the solenoid click for the...
Many automotive performance suppliers recommend using catch cans in the crankcase breather line on Turbo Charged engines. Has anyone ever heard of using Catch Cans on the 3126s to keep the air intake to the turbo clean? Wouldn’t this help keep the intercooler clean, and help keep the...
Good Day My Fellow Sea Ray Boaters,
Today We decided to list our 1998 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge. It is powered by twin 350 Hp 3116 TA Caterpillar Diesels (>525 Hours). The Genset is a Westerbeke 8.0 BTD With around 5000 Hours on it. The boat was born and raised on Lake Lanier ( Freshwater Lake...
Hello, I had to change the relieve valve on my hot water tank, I decided to use the occasion to run the pipes to the engine room so I get hot water from the engine. I got the pipes in the engine room, now where do I hook to the engine? Caterpillar 3126 350HP Marine engine. Link to a video or...
Good morning. Still on the hunt for a boat. I have always had gas engines before. I know them and the maintenance they require.
What are the pro's and con's to having Diesel engines? I was looking at winterizing costs at it appears that marina's charge more money to winterize them.
How...
The Admiral and I are getting close to moving on up to a 390DA and doing my due diligence I'm trying to use the group expertise here to help me with a few lingering questions... This question is to the diesel owners. The boat I'm looking at has QSB 380s but the Tachs in the dash are 6000rpm...
So I'm new to the group... I love my 290 Amberjack but its time to move up because the Admiral wants more space and I want Diesels! Hopefully I can get some advice here. I'm a hobbyist mechanic, but my expertise ends past the dipstick and the wiring harness. We are looking at a 390DA with 700h...
Hello everyone! I've done a bit of reading here and finally joined up! Looking forward to learning from the seasoned veterans here as I'll soon join the Sea Ray ownership club. I'm currently eyeing a few Sundancer 380's in the 2005-2006 range to place on a north Dallas area large lake this...
My wife and I finally settled on a suitable replacement for our 45 Excalibur, now the hunt is on for a 370EC hardtop. We live in Illinois north east of to St. Louis and we are hoping to find one in the great lakes, but we would not rule out Fla. as well. Anyway if any one would like to share any...
https://www.jbys.com/boat/1997/sea-ray/400-sundancer/1060/
We're selling our beautiful, fresh water 400 Dancer. She's a great boat. The kids are growing up quick, so we're moving to a 480 DB.
Cats with 770 original hours, new canvas, 2 new Samsung Smart TVs, dual air/heat, just a great great...
Hello Club SeaRay and fellow diesel owners. I am in desperate need of a knowledgeable mechanic to bring my girl back to life. I have owned her about 5 years after purchasing from an auction, so I had no maintenance history to work off. I have done a number of things myself including filters...
I am curious if any boat owners with MAN engines have experienced leaks at the seal between the engine and the transmission. I have a 58' sedan bridge and have had it occur on both engines.
Thanks.
Well Fall is upon us and I am planing on a few projects. What projects do you guys have planned?
Here are mine, and any advice would be welcomed with open arms.
1. Remove, clean, and service my aftercoolers. Had a leaky turbo so they are likely to be fouled up, possibly contributing to my...
Looking at a 1998 400 Sundance with 3116 cats, with 1200 hrs. This is a 2nd owner boat since 2004. Owners are getting out of boating (in his 70's) the boat has been in his heated garage since 2010. Boat is freshwater, Lake Michigan all its life. He hauls it out every year to his home, 110...
Does anyone have experience with the newer sports cruisers with the TVD-YANMAR 6LPA-STP (T-301 PHP )INBOARDS? I was just at my dealer talking to my sales guy and he was showing me a new 2012 370 with the diesels. Look awesome and we discussed a possible test drive, but I wanted to see if...
Found this interesting and thought I would share this for you MAN guys.
The company traces its roots back to an ironworks founded in the Ruhr steel region of Germany in 1758, and over the years, it moved from mining machinery to steel construction. In the late 1800s, Rudolf Diesel worked...
Love this forum--thank you to all the boat techies that take the time to write down their solutions...
Now that we've had our new to us Sea Ray 340 for a couple of months, it was time to start the monthly maintenance drill. Our 2006 Sea Ray has a wonderful set of Yanmar diesels to push her...