Official 370 Venture thread

Thanks Don! i love the way it turned out. are these Ventures the greatest boats? I love mine.
 
I just bout my 2013 370 Venture two months ago. Looking at the Mercury history report on warranty repairs, I see several "COIL FAIL" repairs. Does anyone else have this issue?
 
looks like MM is advertising several 2016 ventures for sale at various locations - I thought this boat was discontinued ?or was it and these are just leftovers? anyone know..?
 
Didn't even see that there was an actual official Venture thread. Guess I don't have to use the "unofficial thread" any longer
 
I wanted to ask you guys do you notice that the swim platform bounces around? I was out in the ocean the other day and some small waves/swells were coming up under the platform and really "rocking" the swim platform. I was actually worried and came back to the bay but I notice it even when underway.
 
yes, i think it always has movement to it. but it is pretty solid. i've had a Sea Doo Spark on my platform with no issues.
 
OK, that makes me feel better. I was just worried that something might be loose but it just seems to bounce around… I mean it is really large when you think about it, but I can see from underneath the large metal support beam.

One other question, have you had to change any lightbulbs in the head? I was pulling down on one of the lights but I’m not sure that’s the right way.


yes, i think it always has movement to it. but it is pretty solid. i've had a Sea Doo Spark on my platform with no issues.
 
it is. the whole little light assembly drops down and you can change the little bulbs. i kinda twist on it to come down.
 
it is. the whole little light assembly drops down and you can change the little bulbs. i kinda twist on it to come down.


Oh ok so it’s alright to yank that whole assembly down. I guess there is a wire attached with some length to it?

Another question too...do your engine flushers spit water out when engine is running? I’m guessing the check valves are stuck open on mine but it doesn’t seem to be harming anything.
 
yes, i have occasionally noticed that happening. i sometimes have them capped off. i made a splitter where i can flush both at same time with one hose also, BTW, time saver.
 
yes, i have occasionally noticed that happening. i sometimes have them capped off. i made a splitter where i can flush both at same time with one hose also, BTW, time saver.


Cool yea I put quick connects on them but the dual flushers sounds like the way to go. Boat all good through the hurricane?
 
yes all good! 3 hurricane direct hits in a year! solid boat! had many sink all around me, but Sol Mates is always floating!
 
Hey guys, question for you on the vberth cushion storage. I’m wondering if I got a weird defect or something... but can you fit all of those cushions under the aft bed. I have one cushion left over that doesn’t fit into those precut shapes. It’s like they messed up the puzzle.
 
Hey guys, question for you on the vberth cushion storage. I’m wondering if I got a weird defect or something... but can you fit all of those cushions under the aft bed. I have one cushion left over that doesn’t fit into those precut shapes. It’s like they messed up the puzzle.
anyone?
 
Hey All!

Just bought a 2015 Sea Ray Venture 370, super excited! Took it out on a few sea trials, now its finishing service and detail tomorrow at MarineMax.

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Hey guys, question for you on the vberth cushion storage. I’m wondering if I got a weird defect or something... but can you fit all of those cushions under the aft bed. I have one cushion left over that doesn’t fit into those precut shapes. It’s like they messed up the puzzle.

Where did you buy the vberth cushions? I cant seem to find them anywhere.
 
Hey All!

Just bought a 2015 Sea Ray Venture 370, super excited! Took it out on a few sea trials, now its finishing service and detail tomorrow at MarineMax.

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Where did you buy the vberth cushions? I cant seem to find them anywhere.







First off, congratulations!!! Beautiful boat and welcome to the small Venture Family :) Feel free to ask as many questions so we can all continue to learn about this boat. So the vBerth cushions only store under the Aft bed. If they aren't there ask the dealer to find them! Also make sure you have the filler cushion for the outside table too. One last thing on the vberth cushions... im assuming you have a vberth table? I saw some later models not even have a table there.
 
First off, congratulations!!! Beautiful boat and welcome to the small Venture Family :) Feel free to ask as many questions so we can all continue to learn about this boat. So the vBerth cushions only store under the Aft bed. If they aren't there ask the dealer to find them! Also make sure you have the filler cushion for the outside table too. One last thing on the vberth cushions... im assuming you have a vberth table? I saw some later models not even have a table there.

Thank you :)

This thread has been a great resource!

My wife and I wanted a boat that had the perfect amount of indoor and outdoor space. A day boat that 3-4 couples can enjoy, but with a decent amount of indoor space for overnights. The Venture is perfect and I havent seen a boat in this class that even comes close. The outboards were a HUGE plus for us, as we've always have had problems with inboards in the shallow Florida coastal waters.

We have the vberth table, but haven't been able to find the filler cushion for it, its not on the boat. Ill probably have to order it.
 
Thank you :)

This thread has been a great resource!

My wife and I wanted a boat that had the perfect amount of indoor and outdoor space. A day boat that 3-4 couples can enjoy, but with a decent amount of indoor space for overnights. The Venture is perfect and I havent seen a boat in this class that even comes close. The outboards were a HUGE plus for us, as we've always have had problems with inboards in the shallow Florida coastal waters.

We have the vberth table, but haven't been able to find the filler cushion for it, its not on the boat. Ill probably have to order it.


Yep i've had one season so far and it was a pleasure. There are a lot of quirks on this vessel too! I would make MM give me the cushions if you bought it from them.
 
Yep i've had one season so far and it was a pleasure. There are a lot of quirks on this vessel too! I would make MM give me the cushions if you bought it from them.

What type of quirks?
 

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