GhrarhG
New Member
- Apr 13, 2020
- 9
- Boat Info
- 30 Sundancer 1988
45 Sundancer 1995
- Engines
- Twin 5.7L w/Alpha Ones
Cummins 420 Diamonds - TD 5062V gears
Hi All,
I've been lurking on these forums for years and finally registered. I am a current owner of a 1988 30 Sundancer which I've had for the last 10 years, and I'm thinking about moving up. We're starting to outgrow our 30 on boat trips and I came across a 1995 450. I know the production run on these was from 1996 to 1999, so I have to believe that this was a late 95. Maybe that's also why it has Cummins diamond 420s and most other 450s seem to have Cats, either 3116 or 3126.
I've looked at the boat and the interior and mechanicals appear to be in great shape. It seems to be a reasonably well optioned boat, but it needs canvas and a good buffing pretty badly. I've found lots of info about the 3116 and 3126 45s, but nothing on the Cummins. Does anyone have a Cummins boat, and what do I need to look out for? I imagine performance would be similar to the 3126, right?
Also, are there any problem areas on the 45 that I need to be aware of? I've read the entire 450 thread and I understand these hulls are cored, but there aren't any penetration through the core other than the docking lights or maybe some improperly installed through-hulls after construction. It sounds like these hulls are pretty stout and that's my main concern.
I'm looking for any and all feedback that can be provided.
Thanks,
Jon
I've been lurking on these forums for years and finally registered. I am a current owner of a 1988 30 Sundancer which I've had for the last 10 years, and I'm thinking about moving up. We're starting to outgrow our 30 on boat trips and I came across a 1995 450. I know the production run on these was from 1996 to 1999, so I have to believe that this was a late 95. Maybe that's also why it has Cummins diamond 420s and most other 450s seem to have Cats, either 3116 or 3126.
I've looked at the boat and the interior and mechanicals appear to be in great shape. It seems to be a reasonably well optioned boat, but it needs canvas and a good buffing pretty badly. I've found lots of info about the 3116 and 3126 45s, but nothing on the Cummins. Does anyone have a Cummins boat, and what do I need to look out for? I imagine performance would be similar to the 3126, right?
Also, are there any problem areas on the 45 that I need to be aware of? I've read the entire 450 thread and I understand these hulls are cored, but there aren't any penetration through the core other than the docking lights or maybe some improperly installed through-hulls after construction. It sounds like these hulls are pretty stout and that's my main concern.
I'm looking for any and all feedback that can be provided.
Thanks,
Jon