Thrilled new owner of 1997 450 da with 3126 450 hp cat.

[Marius Thorsen]

Just bought my second Searay, and looking forward to get to know the boat.
Would anybody have an idea of cruising speed, and WOT?

 

[Fill Ess]

Wow, very nice! Congrats! That big wrap-around cockpit seating looks great for entertaining

 

[Fill Ess]

Some specs from SR:

https://owners-resources.searayweb.com/model-archive-files/1C1_27_74DERNT40922.pdf

 

[BirchyBoy]

Beautiful

 

[mrsrobinson]

Congrats, there is a 450 and well as a 3116/3126 ongoing thread here you'll want to bookmark.

Looks like some of your raw water hoses have been replaced.

 

[The Bill Collector]

Congrat's on your new boat.... '98 450DA for 15.5 years and loving it !!!

 

[jmcdboater]

Congrats on purchase of really nice looking craft. What are you going to name her? Doing it with Neptune’s Blessings?

BTW, welcome to the cult! Loads of great folks with loads of experience and loads of help available here!

 

[Marius Thorsen]

The name is not decided yet, but so far she is called tiny dancer

 

[Brent Nutting]

Congrats on the 450. I am sure you will enjoy it.

 

[Steve S]

I believe that the 3126 is the same as the 3116 as far as RPM.

In neutral (At dock) you should get 3,100 rpm - WOT.
WOT underway 2,800 rpm

Recommended cruise power is 2,200 to 2,400 rpm.

 

[JimG]

Some reading for you:
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/official-450da-owners-thread.81076/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/official-450da-owners-thread.87185/

http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/official-caterpillar3116-3126-thread.102850/

Best of luck and welcome to CSR!