Alex F
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- Nov 14, 2006
- 9,166
- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
jmeirhofer,
The strange thing is that pictures show 496, but they state 320HP, which is HP for 6.2 engines. Here's a link to mercruiser sterndrive 496s config.
http://www.mercurymarine.com/engines/inboards/sterndrives/mpi496.php
According to Sea Ray archives the optional equipment does show optional T-375hp, Twin Gasoline Stern Drives: T-496 Magnum® Bravo® III MCM (280 kW), but as I noted it's 375HP. So, since the picture shows 496, then the ad should state 375HP vs. 320HP.
http://www.searay.com/online_brochure.asp?tab=2&modelid=27707&reqtype=1,9,15,19,8
If the link doesn't work go to Sea Ray home page and then to archives. Choose year and model, then click on Optional Equipment.
As for the sterndrives, we have tons of very good info on this site, so do some searches and you'll have plenty of reading on how to prevent issues and maintain the BIIIs. The drives do need to be removed to be fully serviced. Since the boat will come out once a year it's fine to do the maintenance then. However, make sure to find some reading on BIIIs having corrosion issues even in fresh water. There are some precautions you can take to keep them alive longer, but there's no guaranty that just b/c you're in fresh water you're 100% saved. There's constant debate whether having stern drives pays in the end vs. V-drives. If you don't need to trailer the boat and it'll be stored in water most of the time I would consider V-drives (maintenance free). The biggest selling point for BIIIs is the performance. So, it all depends on how you'll be using your boat. But, 320DA is not a speed boat, rather pleasure cruiser. So, do some more thinking if the stern drives will be best fit for your needs or not.
The strange thing is that pictures show 496, but they state 320HP, which is HP for 6.2 engines. Here's a link to mercruiser sterndrive 496s config.
http://www.mercurymarine.com/engines/inboards/sterndrives/mpi496.php
According to Sea Ray archives the optional equipment does show optional T-375hp, Twin Gasoline Stern Drives: T-496 Magnum® Bravo® III MCM (280 kW), but as I noted it's 375HP. So, since the picture shows 496, then the ad should state 375HP vs. 320HP.
http://www.searay.com/online_brochure.asp?tab=2&modelid=27707&reqtype=1,9,15,19,8
If the link doesn't work go to Sea Ray home page and then to archives. Choose year and model, then click on Optional Equipment.
As for the sterndrives, we have tons of very good info on this site, so do some searches and you'll have plenty of reading on how to prevent issues and maintain the BIIIs. The drives do need to be removed to be fully serviced. Since the boat will come out once a year it's fine to do the maintenance then. However, make sure to find some reading on BIIIs having corrosion issues even in fresh water. There are some precautions you can take to keep them alive longer, but there's no guaranty that just b/c you're in fresh water you're 100% saved. There's constant debate whether having stern drives pays in the end vs. V-drives. If you don't need to trailer the boat and it'll be stored in water most of the time I would consider V-drives (maintenance free). The biggest selling point for BIIIs is the performance. So, it all depends on how you'll be using your boat. But, 320DA is not a speed boat, rather pleasure cruiser. So, do some more thinking if the stern drives will be best fit for your needs or not.
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