questions about a 400ss
 

Looking at some newer 400ss' Some are merc powered and some are diesel. I know the speeds are slower with diesel but mileage is better. Would appreciate any opinions on either boat. Going to reside at LOTO. Also curious on the ride of boat like this. Gearing more toward the hardtop version of each. Thnks.

The 400SS is a great boat for anyone that is not quite ready for a full out cruiser and can't fit the sport boat area.

I have an 07 400SS Hardtop with the Volvo Diesels and I love the boat. My previous boat was 2005 35' Fountain Lightning with 525's. I really liked the 525's, but in my opinion it didn't quite fit the bill for the classiness of the 400SS. The 400SS has a beautiful ride and the diesels are efficient and quiet. Around 40mph, the boat will burn ~28gph combined. It tops out around 46-47mph. The hardtop is very nice and my wife preferred it over the arch. I will say that I'm glad I have the bow thruster and feel it is necessary on the 400SS. A 40' stern drive boat with an 11' beam is difficult to manuever the bow.

I've been contemplating selling my boat just to reduce some personal debt. If you're interested in more information or pictures, let me know via email at [email protected].

Drove one from Newport RI to Norwalk Ct in Rough conditions
10-12 footers in the Race (south of newport). Very capable boat the one I had was Diesel Powered and besides a small amount of diesel smell when I had a tail wind Highly recomend a diesel powered boat over a Gas, the 350 ss we had with us(2x496) had to fuel up two thirds of the way there and I still had two thirds of a tank the boat I had ran just shy of 50
once we got into LI sound and the water calmed down to 2-4 footers
p.s. I second the bow thruster!!!

viper, sent you an email...

Having ridden on both Merc 525 and Volvo 370DP boats, I'd take the deisels hands-down. Like Viper TT says - they fit the personality of the boat better, and high 40's is plenty fast, especially if the water is anything but smooth. The Volvo's don't sound like deisels, and you rarely smell either exhaust or fuel.

They definitely don't sound like diesels. The only time I really smelled diesel fumes was the one time I decided to put the front canvas up. The back canvas is still brand new! I didn't like having the front canvas up, so it was a one time thing.

Sal's boat is beautiful, I have had my 400SS tied up to his a few times this past summer.....

thanks to all, still searching.........

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...POWER-92784080


New 496HO's installed this past August 08, all new canvas/Isenglass last winter including cockpit carpet, updated curtains and fabrics in cabin.... Flat screen TV with DVD this past summer also.... Cockpit Vinyl in Interior shop right now getting new skins on.... Clean clean boat....

I want a new boat.... :D:D


Negotiable!!!!!!!!

Pat 410-320-5748 cell

Slow ride I think we still have the boat we used in the boston In water show(Diesel) if you are interested Call Dan at 978-777-1721
tell him Bob told you to call

If I can help you at LOTO in finding a Formula please feel free to call me on my cell 573-216-4392. We have several 400SS in stock and we are taking a 09 with a hard top and Axis merc425`s to both of the boat shows at KC and St.Louis. Hope I can help,
Steve Lemens
Glencove Marine
:cool:

Steve, we have already talked with J Cunningham, thank you, sounds like you have quite the selection.

Thats great that you have spoken to John. I have a 400SS that may be lowering his price for the shows so give John or me a call I think it has 500hp`s in it........................:cool:

Steve, just got down to the lake, may give you a call tomorrow to look at some boats if you don't mind.

Just wanted to thank everyone with their input on the 400ss. We narrowed it down to a 2007 with diesels, loaded with options. Should have it on the lake in a month or so, hope it's warmer than today. Thanks again to all.

Congratulations - you will enjoy it...:drink:

Thank you, i think it should be a great transition from the slingshot

Congrats !!!! Enjoy!:drink:

Congrats, Ben. Tell your Dad I'm spreading the word on your Hustler.

We really enjoyed the transition to the 350SS last summer. I missed the go fast a few times, but the Formula was overall a better choice for the boating we are doing on LOTO now.

I think we will feel the same way, to darn rough to run anyway. I guess we still have the 572s for another boat down the road if the mood strikes right. Well, just thinking........

I look forward to seeing the new ride. We (Jeff and I) will have to tie up a few times this summer!:ernaehrung004:

sounds good

Congrats on the new ride........... Make sure you stop in at the 3MM so I can have a look!..........:cool:

will do, i think dad has been talking to John C about the arrival to the Lake.

Thanks

Yeah we heard about it coming and your dad picked a great lift company to install your new 24k lift.........:cool:

Yes, we have had real good luck with guys at Summerset boat lifts.

We really enjoy our 400SS we have 525's x XR3's tops out at 61.5. It fun to see some peoples faces when I cruise buy them at 50+. True the gas use is more but last year diesel was about 1.00 more than gas. It would be nice to see a true cost comparison. Diesel to gas.