340 SUNDANCER THREAD

I have a 2003 340 under the salon couch there is no storage. Was thinking about putting doors in the front. What is under there and has anyone already done this.
 
My starborad 8.1s Mercruiser in my 2006 340 Sundancer just failed me yesterday. I was returning from a short run (one that required more no-wake driving than on-plane). Just as I started to accelerate out of the no-wake zone, my alarm went off signalled "Limited Power". What had actually happened was my starboard engine had stopped. It started again, with difficulty, but failed again as soon as I tried to accelerate. After that it wouldn't start at all...and all the guages associated with the starboard engine are also dead. I don't even get the signature "beep" when I turn the ignition for that engine on. Its all just stopped. It made getting back to the Marina and parking the boat in the slip very interesting to say the least. I have a mechanic coming to look at it in the coming days, but wanted to know if anyone had any experience similar to this. I realize it could be range of problems, although temperature was normal, oil was normal...and I'd welcome hearing about any and all similar experiences so I can eliminate the possibilities one at a time. Thank you.
 
Beer Hunter said:
My starborad 8.1s Mercruiser in my 2006 340 Sundancer just failed me yesterday. I was returning from a short run (one that required more no-wake driving than on-plane). Just as I started to accelerate out of the no-wake zone, my alarm went off signalled "Limited Power". What had actually happened was my starboard engine had stopped. It started again, with difficulty, but failed again as soon as I tried to accelerate. After that it wouldn't start at all...and all the guages associated with the starboard engine are also dead. I don't even get the signature "beep" when I turn the ignition for that engine on. Its all just stopped. It made getting back to the Marina and parking the boat in the slip very interesting to say the least. I have a mechanic coming to look at it in the coming days, but wanted to know if anyone had any experience similar to this. I realize it could be range of problems, although temperature was normal, oil was normal...and I'd welcome hearing about any and all similar experiences so I can eliminate the possibilities one at a time. Thank you.
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Maybe be a dead idle air controller? Just a guess.
 
Beer Hunter said:
My starborad 8.1s Mercruiser in my 2006 340 Sundancer just failed me yesterday. I was returning from a short run (one that required more no-wake driving than on-plane). Just as I started to accelerate out of the no-wake zone, my alarm went off signalled "Limited Power". What had actually happened was my starboard engine had stopped. It started again, with difficulty, but failed again as soon as I tried to accelerate. After that it wouldn't start at all...and all the guages associated with the starboard engine are also dead. I don't even get the signature "beep" when I turn the ignition for that engine on. Its all just stopped. It made getting back to the Marina and parking the boat in the slip very interesting to say the least. I have a mechanic coming to look at it in the coming days, but wanted to know if anyone had any experience similar to this. I realize it could be range of problems, although temperature was normal, oil was normal...and I'd welcome hearing about any and all similar experiences so I can eliminate the possibilities one at a time. Thank you.
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Sorry to hear that, it sucks. We just had the exact same thing, our mechanic changed the plugs, fuel filter plus he put his computer on checked everything else which was okay and she's now running smoothly. Know what you mean about coming in on one engine, we've done that 3 times now and it's pretty hairy. Thinking of putting a bow thruster on to help out generally and in particular if this happens again. Good luck getting it fixed:)
 
Hello,

I am considering upgrading to a 2001 340 DA. Only bought my 240 last year and love it but am wanting more. I saw an 01 340DA at my dealers with the 7.4 V-drive. How is this motor with this boat? It's the 310 hp motor. The motors also have about 630 hours on them.

Is 85k too high for this boat? I see others in florida and the chesapeake for less but I believe this one have been in freshwater. Would the salt water make be the difference in price?

Thanks

J
 
J,

I have the 2000 340 with the 7.4 Horizons (380HP) with 550 hours. Also has a Westerbeke generator. It is a very nice handling boat. Check the risers/exhaust to make sure they have been upgraded. Make sure that you get a thorough survey and sea trial!

Mine did see some salt water and it has a little corrosion. Things like the chrome light rings on the arch etc. but for the most part it was very clean. And I got a pretty good deal on it so I wasn't really worried about it. PM me if you have any questions.


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I'm not sure what to look for if the exhaust has been upgraded. Can you see if this has had the modification?

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I can not tell from the pictures if exhaust spacers were added? I did send you a PM.


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I'm thinking of going to take a look at this 340 today. I have looked at similar ones in the past as well. Do the large mirrors in the bow on either side of the berth open to make closets? I read that the seat on the sides don't and are filled with foam, just trying to get a feel for how much storage space there is. If the mirrors don't open whats back there?
 
Yes, they are hanging closets and are fairly deep. There is also storage under the floor just aft of the forward birth bed.


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Those engines were not upgraded with new verilift exhausts... It will cost about $2K in parts to upgrade them yourself...
 
rcknecht said:
Those engines were not upgraded with new verilift exhausts... It will cost about $2K in parts to upgrade them yourself...
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Did the 340DA's with the 310hp Mercruiser 7.4s have the verilift exhaust or was it the 380hp 7.4s that had it? Seems like I've seen alot of the 310 hp motors in the same configuration as this one.
 
Mine is 310 7.4 with the verilift muffer... It was not original.. It was added after the engines were replaced from water ingestion...
 
Mine have lift as well. The 7.4s are a great motor, you just need the lift. We have had no issue.


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Replacement (new) Vernalift (not verilift) mufflers are made by Centek Industries. Original 340s from late 2001 and 2002 already have them, earlier vessels do not, unless a retrofit has been completed. The vessel in the pic above does not have Vernalift mufflers, and is instead equipped with the original log style exhaust.

Dale
 
Looks like some have converted the exhaust on their own if they wanted. Was the $2000 estimate if you do it yourself or if you paid the marina? Doesn't look too difficult to complete for a winter project.

While this doesn't have the vernalift mufflers, what that stop you from buying a boat like this if no other problems are found?
 
AllTideUp said:
Looks like some have converted the exhaust on their own if they wanted. Was the $2000 estimate if you do it yourself or if you paid the marina? Doesn't look too difficult to complete for a winter project.

While this doesn't have the vernalift mufflers, what that stop you from buying a boat like this if no other problems are found?
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If you buy the verilift dumps from the manufacturer they will cost about $700 each... The 4" exhaust hose will be about $150. Misc parts will add up to about $2k if you do it your self... If you don't have 4" riser block that will be another $400 for each engine...
 
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