First Boat-310 or 350SS?
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Hello all:
This will be my first Boat. I will store the boat on a lift at my home at the Jersey Shore.
I am having a hard time deciding on getting the new 31 or 35' boat.
I just signed a deal for the 310SS (which I can change) but I have been reading that the 6.2 motors are not a good motor for this boat and that I should be getting the 496 motors.
The dealer told me that it is not a good idea to get the 496 motors because they are too big for the engine compartment and they will not make a significant difference.
So really I have 2 questions. SInce I plan to hire an experienced captain for the first season to assist and train me with the boat, will a 35Ft boat be ok to do or should I stick with the 31Ft
Second question is, is it true that the 6.2 motors are not good for the 31Ft SS boat and it is a "must" to go with the 496 motors.
Thanks to all who have some ideas for me.
JOE
This will be my first Boat. I will store the boat on a lift at my home at the Jersey Shore.
I am having a hard time deciding on getting the new 31 or 35' boat.
I just signed a deal for the 310SS (which I can change) but I have been reading that the 6.2 motors are not a good motor for this boat and that I should be getting the 496 motors.
The dealer told me that it is not a good idea to get the 496 motors because they are too big for the engine compartment and they will not make a significant difference.
So really I have 2 questions. SInce I plan to hire an experienced captain for the first season to assist and train me with the boat, will a 35Ft boat be ok to do or should I stick with the 31Ft
Second question is, is it true that the 6.2 motors are not good for the 31Ft SS boat and it is a "must" to go with the 496 motors.
Thanks to all who have some ideas for me.
JOE
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Depends on all that you are looking to get out of it. The fact that your going with an SS probably means your looking for a great day boat with a little bit more performance then a PC. Plenty of room for family/friends, the 6.2's will do fine then. They will get you to where you want to go, I'm guessing a top speed in the 50's with a cruising speed in the low 30's. The 6.2's will def. be better on fuel then the 496's. You'll have a lot more room in the engine compartment to keep that bilge clean too.
My father has a 31 PC with 6.2's, he loves the boat, I'm sure he would like to go a bit faster but that's not why he got that boat. His intentions were that it's meant for a summer get away and that's exactly what he uses it for. No major problems with the 6.2's though whatsoever, keep them serviced properly and they'll be fine.
Where would you be boating in Jersey?
My father has a 31 PC with 6.2's, he loves the boat, I'm sure he would like to go a bit faster but that's not why he got that boat. His intentions were that it's meant for a summer get away and that's exactly what he uses it for. No major problems with the 6.2's though whatsoever, keep them serviced properly and they'll be fine.
Where would you be boating in Jersey?
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I rafted up with a guy on Lake Cumberland who had just taken delivery of a 310ss with 6.2's. The first time, he said he hadn't ran it up yet as it was brand new. Later in the year I talked to him, and it topped out at just under 50. He was a little disappointed.
FWIW, that is the boat I fell in love with at the boat show last winter and pushed me over the edge to buy something this year. It is wayyy out of my range, so could only dream of it, but if I was making the debate you are, I would go for a 330 sunsport and opt for the mercruiser axius drvie controls. Sure would help out a first time boater.
FWIW, that is the boat I fell in love with at the boat show last winter and pushed me over the edge to buy something this year. It is wayyy out of my range, so could only dream of it, but if I was making the debate you are, I would go for a 330 sunsport and opt for the mercruiser axius drvie controls. Sure would help out a first time boater.
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Depends on all that you are looking to get out of it. The fact that your going with an SS probably means your looking for a great day boat with a little bit more performance then a PC. Plenty of room for family/friends, the 6.2's will do fine then. They will get you to where you want to go, I'm guessing a top speed in the 50's with a cruising speed in the low 30's. The 6.2's will def. be better on fuel then the 496's. You'll have a lot more room in the engine compartment to keep that bilge clean too.
My father has a 31 PC with 6.2's, he loves the boat, I'm sure he would like to go a bit faster but that's not why he got that boat. His intentions were that it's meant for a summer get away and that's exactly what he uses it for. No major problems with the 6.2's though whatsoever, keep them serviced properly and they'll be fine.
Where would you be boating in Jersey?
My father has a 31 PC with 6.2's, he loves the boat, I'm sure he would like to go a bit faster but that's not why he got that boat. His intentions were that it's meant for a summer get away and that's exactly what he uses it for. No major problems with the 6.2's though whatsoever, keep them serviced properly and they'll be fine.
Where would you be boating in Jersey?
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I rafted up with a guy on Lake Cumberland who had just taken delivery of a 310ss with 6.2's. The first time, he said he hadn't ran it up yet as it was brand new. Later in the year I talked to him, and it topped out at just under 50. He was a little disappointed.
FWIW, that is the boat I fell in love with at the boat show last winter and pushed me over the edge to buy something this year. It is wayyy out of my range, so could only dream of it, but if I was making the debate you are, I would go for a 330 sunsport and opt for the mercruiser axius drvie controls. Sure would help out a first time boater.
FWIW, that is the boat I fell in love with at the boat show last winter and pushed me over the edge to buy something this year. It is wayyy out of my range, so could only dream of it, but if I was making the debate you are, I would go for a 330 sunsport and opt for the mercruiser axius drvie controls. Sure would help out a first time boater.
THe 330 has the older style look. I really like the new modern look of the 310 and the 350SS boats.
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oh yeah, get the axius drive system, and the gen set too. In three years when you want to sell it and don't care about the depreciation, it will be my dream used boat.
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Im glad you mentioned the Axius system. Its a 20K+ option but do you know the benefits of it? The dealer told me the on the 310 the digital throttle is much trickier to manuver especially when docking. HE said it is better to get the regular seperate forward/reverse lever?
What is your opinion. THANKS
What is your opinion. THANKS
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Im glad you mentioned the Axius system. Its a 20K+ option but do you know the benefits of it? The dealer told me the on the 310 the digital throttle is much trickier to manuver especially when docking. HE said it is better to get the regular seperate forward/reverse lever?
What is your opinion. THANKS
What is your opinion. THANKS
You won't need that captain but one or two times with the axius system.
Here's a link that will show you, on a formula even.
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You won't need that captain but one or two times with the axius system.
Here's a link that will show you, on a formula even.
Here's a link that will show you, on a formula even.
ANother reason to go with the 350.
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If you go with the 35, you better get your order in very soon. I was at the factory about a month ago and all of the 35 orders were sold out until summer.
Love the 35SS by the way.
Love the 35SS by the way.