diesel

  1. Mathieu Imbert

    SR 360 DA WITH YANMAR DIESEL ENGINES

    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...
  2. D

    Cat 3116 starting problem

    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...
  3. T

    410 w/3126s Has anyone put on catch cans?

    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...
  4. MikeZ0759

    F/S By Owner 1998 Sea Ray 400DB (Sedan Bridge) Diesels**

    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...
  5. Seabiose

    Diesel engine and hot water tank hookup

    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...
  6. Soul Mate II

    Diesels vs Gas Engine - Pros and Cons

    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...
  7. sfilb

    390DA Tachs??

    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...
  8. sfilb

    QSB 380 - Cooked Turbo?

    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...
  9. Chad1070

    Shopping for Sundancer 380

    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...
  10. Fuelishness45

    Hunting a 370 EC Hardtop

    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...
  11. Q

    270 Sundancer Diesel

    Hello all. 1997 Sundancer 270 with Yanmar diesel and diesel Westerbeke 5kw gen.
  12. B

    1997 400 Sundancer - Cat Diesels - Lake St Clair

    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...
  13. Boca_Vincent

    Cummins mechanic referral needed please – South Florida (Ft Laud area)

    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...
  14. T

    2012 Sea Ray 450 Sundancer

    Model: 450 Sundancer Boat Year: 2012 Boat Length: 45' Boat Location: St Petersburg, FL Beam: 13'2" Engines: Twin Cummins Zues Draft: 3'10" Engine Model: QSB5.9 380hp each Fuel Capacity: 292 gallon Total Power: 760 HP (205 hrs) Water Capacity: 70 gallon Fuel: Diesel Holding...
  15. L

    Problems with leaky seal between MAN engine and transmission

    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.
  16. A

    Fall time projects

    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...
  17. zielke

    Need real good advice on a 1998 400 w/3116 diesels

    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...
  18. WDCboater

    2012 370DA w/ Yanmar Diesels

    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...
  19. boater4life

    A little history/background on MAN Diesels

    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...
  20. DiveCuda

    Onan Diesel Generator ( MDKAU) Impeller Replacement

    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...
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