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I’ve been lurking the boards for a few years now. We’ve been pondering the purchase of a 310-350 Sundancer for quite a while and have recently gotten serious about our hunt again after the wife has fully recovered from some health concerns. We’re located in Mid-Michigan and will plan to keep the boat on the west side of the state. We previously kept a smaller bow rider in Holland for a few years.
We’re a bit picky and not in a big hurry to buy the first thing that comes up. At this point finding a slip given all of the high water around the state might be next to impossible anyway. My wife has very limited boating experience and my parents may occasionally entertain on the boat as well. I’m intrigued with the Axius system but have only ever been on friends boats without it, primarily V-drives. I would feel much more comfortable with the Axius knowing that my wife and parents are not very confident around the docks and I feel this would ease a lot of their nervousness and make boating more enjoyable for all. I’m perfectly comfortable with V-drives myself, but don’t want to necessarily always be the one having all of the “fun”.
With all of that said, we have found a boat that fits our budget well and looks to be very well maintained. The ONLY downfall is the time it has on the engines, which are just north of 800 hrs a piece all in freshwater. It’s a 2 owner boat that’s just over 10 years old and has minimal time on the gen in comparison.
Our last boat that we sold after owning for 15 years only had 400 hours on it after not getting used much after my wife fell ill... I do most minor maintenance myself and keep my in immaculate condition. Anything that’s above my pay grade gets taken care of by the pros.
Should I be concerned about the time on the motors? What’s the expectation for the average life expectancy of a freshwater boat engine? If we got to the point of survey I would definitely have a mechanic look over the engines and perform a compression test/oil sample. Anything else I would be missing? I’d also be interested in hearing everyone’s opinions of the Axius system and whether or not it’s worth narrowing the search for?
I would hate to be rebuilding motors a couple years from now on an otherwise beautiful boat. I’m afraid it would really put a damper on the rest of my family’s ability to enjoy the boat. I’m hoping this is something that we get into and enjoy for many years to come.
I look forward to your feedback, thanks!
I’ve been lurking the boards for a few years now. We’ve been pondering the purchase of a 310-350 Sundancer for quite a while and have recently gotten serious about our hunt again after the wife has fully recovered from some health concerns. We’re located in Mid-Michigan and will plan to keep the boat on the west side of the state. We previously kept a smaller bow rider in Holland for a few years.
We’re a bit picky and not in a big hurry to buy the first thing that comes up. At this point finding a slip given all of the high water around the state might be next to impossible anyway. My wife has very limited boating experience and my parents may occasionally entertain on the boat as well. I’m intrigued with the Axius system but have only ever been on friends boats without it, primarily V-drives. I would feel much more comfortable with the Axius knowing that my wife and parents are not very confident around the docks and I feel this would ease a lot of their nervousness and make boating more enjoyable for all. I’m perfectly comfortable with V-drives myself, but don’t want to necessarily always be the one having all of the “fun”.
With all of that said, we have found a boat that fits our budget well and looks to be very well maintained. The ONLY downfall is the time it has on the engines, which are just north of 800 hrs a piece all in freshwater. It’s a 2 owner boat that’s just over 10 years old and has minimal time on the gen in comparison.
Our last boat that we sold after owning for 15 years only had 400 hours on it after not getting used much after my wife fell ill... I do most minor maintenance myself and keep my in immaculate condition. Anything that’s above my pay grade gets taken care of by the pros.
Should I be concerned about the time on the motors? What’s the expectation for the average life expectancy of a freshwater boat engine? If we got to the point of survey I would definitely have a mechanic look over the engines and perform a compression test/oil sample. Anything else I would be missing? I’d also be interested in hearing everyone’s opinions of the Axius system and whether or not it’s worth narrowing the search for?
I would hate to be rebuilding motors a couple years from now on an otherwise beautiful boat. I’m afraid it would really put a damper on the rest of my family’s ability to enjoy the boat. I’m hoping this is something that we get into and enjoy for many years to come.
I look forward to your feedback, thanks!
