markrinker
New Member
Hello - I am the 'new' owner of a 2000 SeaRay 410 with ~530 hours.
When we bought the boat last August, the volume of water pumping from the port engine was noticeably less than at the starboard side at idle. Off idle, the volumes were similar, with no noticeable difference in operating temperatures - which I watched closely.
Now that the boat is laid up for the winter, my plan is to service both pumps. It appears from the fresh white paint on both units that they have never been touched, further evidenced by the spare Sherwood impellors found onboard...a project that never was completed.
Q1) Should I do just impellors - if both pumps appear dry with no drips or leaks from seals?
Q2) If you recommend a complete rebuild with impellors and seals, is this something that can be done by a first-timer, or should they be sent out to CAT or another facility?
Q3) Anyone carry a spare pump assembly as a spare, or are impellors good enough? We are on Lake Superior, and think I may know the answer to this question already...
Thanks in advance for your experienced replies!
Mark Rinker
Owner
MREBoatTransport.com
When we bought the boat last August, the volume of water pumping from the port engine was noticeably less than at the starboard side at idle. Off idle, the volumes were similar, with no noticeable difference in operating temperatures - which I watched closely.
Now that the boat is laid up for the winter, my plan is to service both pumps. It appears from the fresh white paint on both units that they have never been touched, further evidenced by the spare Sherwood impellors found onboard...a project that never was completed.
Q1) Should I do just impellors - if both pumps appear dry with no drips or leaks from seals?
Q2) If you recommend a complete rebuild with impellors and seals, is this something that can be done by a first-timer, or should they be sent out to CAT or another facility?
Q3) Anyone carry a spare pump assembly as a spare, or are impellors good enough? We are on Lake Superior, and think I may know the answer to this question already...
Thanks in advance for your experienced replies!
Mark Rinker
Owner
MREBoatTransport.com