trebbel
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I am hoping to be in a 400DB in the near future. Can anyone offer thoughts, praise, areas of concern, etc on this boat? The boat I am looking at is a Cat 3116TA powered boat.
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Vanburen- the 25 gph number quoted would be for both engines, but that was in reference to the Cat 3116s. The 480 CE Cummins engines will burn about 10 gph more than that. Of course they will push the boat faster, but then we start getting in to the whole MPG versus GPH versus GPM versus $PM argument which has been discussed at length (ad nauseum, really) on another thread.I too am looking at making a move from a 2003 320DA to a 2005 420DB, and this thread has been very helpful.
The boat I am considering has T-Cummins MerCruiser® 480 CE (T-446 hp - 333 kW) engines - would appreciate any feedback on them. I appears they are adequate.
I've also looked at the change in maintenance and it doesn't appear dramatic other than larger boat to clean, and a few more heads and things to winterize. Am I missing something here and in for a huge increase in cost?
Finally, I say mention of a 25gph burn, is that per engine or total? I am trying to estimate my fuel bill for the upcoming year.
Finally, we will be dealing with two small kids (2,6) so if anyone has had experience with same on this class of boat (400, 420, 440) I would greatly appreciate ideas. Sorry if I am highjacking this.
I haven't been to Kentmoor (by water anyway). Although we take the boat into some pretty funky places (just ask Gary). With the tunnels, the boat draws 44". Of course, it is the bottom of the props that is the first thing to hit (yikes), so I only go into the shallow places that I know by heart!Thanks for the quick reply. Things are moving well as we have found a clean boat.
Glad to hear the boat works well with kids - figured it would be but you never know. I see that you are in Rock Hall - have you been able to take the boat into Kentmoor on Kent Island? It is a great favorite of ours and I'm not sure how the increased draft will impact our boating - hopefully not at all.
Many thanks,
Ed- The kids often ride in the salon watching Sponge Bob on the dish while basking in air conditioned comfort while my wife takes a shower. I, on the other hand, suffer in silence on the bridge.Everyone, thanks.
Sounds like it will be a good fit. I assume that staying in the cabin is an option underway on these boats? On our Sundancer, it really isn't, talk about a motionsickness-inducing experience.
What's the general consensus on dinghies, I see you have the WM 310. The boat we are looking at has lowerable swimplatform, so at some point, we're going to really want a dinghy. Again, kids are the driver here. I imagine tubing will be a desire etc. Any ideas or recommendations here?
Are there any particular threads that I need to check out - I've done some searches but easily could have missed the best threads.
Thanks!