300 Sundancer questions.

[DjNiki4]

UGH >...< Need some education guys. . .

So the Sea trial went okay but we did find few issues with this boat. . .

COMPRESSION:
The engine compression testing proved to be within the manufacturers specifications. Note: There is one cylinder on the starboard engine that is lower in compression and is of concern. It is recommended to the run the vessel, re do the compression testing. Monitor and remedy as necessary.

Port:
185 175
180 180
175 190
175 190

Starboard:
195 200
165 185
190 190
200 200

SEA TRIAL:
The sea trial proved the engines ran well at idle, the transmissions functioned properly and the trim tabs were operable. The manufacturers specifications on maximum RPM's at wide open throttle is 4600-5000. The Port engine reached 4200 while the starboard engine reached 4800 RPM's. The oil pressure appeared normal, the engine temperature appeared normal the charging systems appeared to be operable. The back down test was satisfactory.

The port engine did not achieve the manufacturers recommended WOT RPM's.

It does have few other tings to be repaired

1. The starboard outdrives bellows are cracked and worn.
2. The port outdrives cable bellows is not properly clamped.
3. The air conditioning filter and unit is dirty.
4. The fresh water pump cycles intermittently. Indication of a possible leak
5. Port fuel gauge is inoperable.

The boat is very well priced, owner lowered it down by a lot after the sea trial, ill just say its way below $35,000 but over $30,000

I don't mind putting extra $5-$7k into it to get it running like it should... If you were me would you get this particular boat.

 

[green anchors]

Sounds like a deal.

 

[frosh coach]

Just a suggestions from someone who has a 94 300 with outdrives. Have the bellows, shift cable and gimble bearing done in the starboard side. I's also have the port drive done too.

 

[frosh coach]

Hi All,
In my 300, I want to run a new water freshwater line to the toilet. There is a piece of carpeted wood under the bathroom sink in the cabinet that needs to be removed. I can't find the screws to do this anywhere. Has anyone else done this before?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[jobofly]

UGH >...< Need some education guys. . .

So the Sea trial went okay but we did find few issues with this boat. . .

COMPRESSION:
The engine compression testing proved to be within the manufacturers specifications. Note: There is one cylinder on the starboard engine that is lower in compression and is of concern. It is recommended to the run the vessel, re do the compression testing. Monitor and remedy as necessary.

Port:
185 175
180 180
175 190
175 190

Starboard:
195 200
165 185
190 190
200 200

SEA TRIAL:
The sea trial proved the engines ran well at idle, the transmissions functioned properly and the trim tabs were operable. The manufacturers specifications on maximum RPM's at wide open throttle is 4600-5000. The Port engine reached 4200 while the starboard engine reached 4800 RPM's. The oil pressure appeared normal, the engine temperature appeared normal the charging systems appeared to be operable. The back down test was satisfactory.

The port engine did not achieve the manufacturers recommended WOT RPM's.

It does have few other tings to be repaired

1. The starboard outdrives bellows are cracked and worn.
2. The port outdrives cable bellows is not properly clamped.
3. The air conditioning filter and unit is dirty.
4. The fresh water pump cycles intermittently. Indication of a possible leak
5. Port fuel gauge is inoperable.

The boat is very well priced, owner lowered it down by a lot after the sea trial, ill just say its way below $35,000 but over $30,000

I don't mind putting extra $5-$7k into it to get it running like it should... If you were me would you get this particular boat.

did you end up getting this boat?

 

[DjNiki4]

did you end up getting this boat?

Yes I did

 

[Bridog]

Yes I did

Congratulations! BTW...did you find the "secret" storage space yet?

 

[DjNiki4]

I changed the bellows only and running it engines sound great

Got my nmea 2000 to work with the engines so very happy

Bilge is dry as a desert very happy with it bought way under $35k

 

[DjNiki4]

The one in the aft cabin ? If so I found that the first day I stepped in the boat when I first went to see it .

Congratulations! BTW...did you find the "secret" storage space yet?

 

[Bridog]

Dam your good. Took me a few weeks.

 

[chris sirizzotti]

Dam your good. Took me a few weeks.

Secret storage? were lol got a pick?

 

[Bridog]

Secret storage? were lol got a pick?

Sure! BTW, my port light screens were hidden in there.

 

[chris sirizzotti]

haha never even new that existed, ill have to check mine tonight!

 

[riffhouse]

hello everyone bought a 95 300 in may have been loving the boat it has its issues. the vacuflush doesnt work and i was wonder is the only way to get to the duckbill is to take out the water heater hte macertor the water pump and the holding tank i have been searching and no one has said anything about this pitcular boat any sugestions would be great thanks

 

[Bill Bunch]

My AC Compressor comes on but want stay on. No water flow I’m thinking the raw water pump needs checking. I’m going to replace the impeller. Any thoughts out there

 

[Ididntdoit]

probably just airlocked - common problem - prime it

 

[Alert]

The one in the aft cabin ? If so I found that the first day I stepped in the boat when I first went to see it .

DjNiki4,

It looks like you're on Long Island and went from a 260 to a 300 -- am I correct?

That's what I'm doing; trading in my 2005 260 for a 2002 300. I use it on the Great South Bay.

My wife hated the way the 260 rode. Very bouncy even in a light chop and the boat will not stay level; constantly have to adjust tabs.

I'm trading up through a dealer. He's giving me a 30-day mechanical warrantee so anything that I find wrong he'll repair as part of the purchase price.

How happy have you been with your 300 this summer?

Any concerns you'd like to share?

Thanks.

 

[DjNiki4]

DjNiki4,

It looks like you're on Long Island and went from a 260 to a 300 -- am I correct?

That's what I'm doing; trading in my 2005 260 for a 2002 300. I use it on the Great South Bay.

My wife hated the way the 260 rode. Very bouncy even in a light chop and the boat will not stay level; constantly have to adjust tabs.

I'm trading up through a dealer. He's giving me a 30-day mechanical warrantee so anything that I find wrong he'll repair as part of the purchase price.

How happy have you been with your 300 this summer?

Any concerns you'd like to share?

Thanks.

Sorry just saw this ... I’ll keep it short and sweet ... best upgrade I’ve ever done no concerns or issues deff best boat I’ve owned so far and I love everything about it I hope u got the 5.7 engines

 

[Alert]

Sorry just saw this ... I’ll keep it short and sweet ... best upgrade I’ve ever done no concerns or issues deff best boat I’ve owned so far and I love everything about it I hope u got the 5.7 engines

Nope, it's got the 5.0s.

 

[Alert]

The survey for the 300 DA I'm buying says:

Engine (s): Twin Mercruisers 5.0 Liter MPI HP: 260 / 260

I asked the dealer about the horsepower and he told they were 300 hp. I then saw the survey and asked him why the survey said 260 hp and he said 300 hp?

He said because these engines are fuel injected. The engines with carburators are 260 hp.

Is this true?