Sea Ray V Drive Problems

Vessel for sale contact aaron at 507 261 0274. Only about 12 the prop is exposed below the keek or pad on the bottom of the boat since nearly all sea rays have tunnels in the bottom to partially protect running gear unlike an io where an entire gear case is exposed to impact by underwater obstruction.

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Im considering a 1999 sea ray w 74 mercruiser v drives.

Sea ray v drive problems. A v drive is more efficient in delivering horsepower to the prop losing only 8 percent while a sterndrive loses 13 percent. The quickest way to either rule in or rule out bearings shafting or gear failure is to remove the filter screen immediately after running the boat in neutral for several minutes then wash the filter in mineral spirits and retain all the mineral spirits that the filter was washed in. Yet all other things being equal a sterndrive is faster and more fuel efficient.

Inboard boats duration. This failure is almost always on t he port side in a v drive boat. Compare the proscons of jet boat vs.

Also since sea ray assumes the v drives will be used in salt water v drive boats leave the plant with bottom paint which cuts about 1 mph from the top end speed. I39ve heard that they had problems with the 1999 2002 answered by a verified marine mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Come watch this 2004 sea ray sundancer as she leaves the slip out to the fairway and shows off her port side starboard and bow all to entice you to be next to enjoy this most popular cruiser.

Will be in water for test drive until nov 7th. Boat buyers secret weapon 5575 views. While damage can occur with a v drive the exposure is no where near as great as mikes statement leads one to believe.

Short video on the advantages of v drives over ios. The engines in a v drive configuration are installed facing aft with the tail end of the motors and the transmissions accessible directly under the hatch.