340 Vyper Question
 

Hello All,

I am a newb here and haveca question. Looking to purchase a Vyper and read on here and other sites that the hull changed and it is best to get a 2002 or newer vessel. Is this true?

Also, I read that you can tell the updated hull by the distance of the tie downs on the transom. That they are only about an inch from the bottom. Is this true? I have looked at a 2001, 2002 and 2005 and they appear all the same distance from the bottom....all greater than an inch.

For example.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...Vyper-99045526

http://www.temptationyachtsales.com/..._id=65251&url=

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/for/2542544274.html

Can someone help me...please?

Best regards.

The hull change was in 2001 I believe so they should all have the upgraded hull... also- anyone looking to get 900-100k for a vyper with 496HO's is hitting the peace pipe pretty hard... even 70 is pushing it in this market, there was an 02 with 500efi's going for that a month ago. Good luck

Thanks, how can I tell for sure it has the new hull?

BTW, just using these as examples.....

i believe the hulls were changed in late 2000 there are some 2000 models out there that have the new hull i wil be selling one on a couple of months for about 60 to 65000 with 502s or 525s havent decided what i will put in yet depends on what i do with the motors going in my 42 fountain keep me in mind around december if you are still looking for one

Late 2001 is when the bottom was changed. They took out some rocker and mad the boat faster and ride better.

Btw: I know of a MINT 2002 Vyper for sale if interested.

Got a link??

could be wrong but I thought the 380s had the hull issues not the 340s

Here's a mint 2002 that is one of a kind with every option they made in 2002. Low low hours and perfectly maintained. Now sitting in storage cause owner is layer up with a bum leg and cannot use it.

Have hundreds of pics and the entire build history photographed since it was custom built.

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/2547699230.html

The 380's had issues too, but PQ would tweak the bottom if you complained about it enough. I am 90% sure the bottom changes needed never made it to production. The 340 DID have the bottom changed in production. This change applied to 2002 boats built starting late 8/01.

Nice boat...scared of the salt.

Nothing to be scared of. Closed loop cooling and flushed after use.

This boat and any salt water boat with fresh water cooling/closed loop will look and perform the same way as a fresh water boat. Especially if it's maintained properly.

This one was dry stored, cleaned and flushed after every use. It looks and is maintained better than most including freshwater boats. If you don't agree I'll give you $500 for the travel.

Great link of a review on the 340 Vyper

http://features.boats.com/boat-conte...led-and-ready/

Here's the data on mine

2002 PowerQuest 340 Vyper
Twin step offshore powerboat
Always indoor stored and meticulously maintained with open checkbook
Boat listed at $220k when custom ordered
Owner has entire factory build process documented
Custom logo's on sides, windscreen and bow
Detailed and waxed
MerCruiser 496 Mag HO's
Amsoil synthetic oils
K&N air filters
MerCruiser Bravo One X Drives
Amsoil synthetic oils
K-plane Trim Tabs
Latham Full Hydraulic Steering
Drive Showers
Corsa Quick and Quiet Exhaust
Custom exhaust tips
Mercury Labbed Stainless 28p Props
Swim Ladder
Swim platform shower
Pull up cleats
Automatic Fire System
Drive and Trim Indicators
Livorsi Throttles and Shifters
Livorsi Redline Gauges w/ custom colors
GPS Speedo
Momo Steering Wheel
Custom painted dash panels
Depth Finder
On-Board Battery Charger - 30amp
Drop Down Front Bolsters
Dual Optima Batteries w/switches
Custom battery boxes
Shore Power w/cord and pigtail
JL Audio Stereo System w/2 subs, amps and remotes
Cabin Galley with Stainless Sink, Microwave, and Fridge
Marine A/C and Heat
Hot Water Heater
Vacuflush Porcelain Head
Macerator w/ overboard discharge
Newly refinished cockpit w/ custom options and logo's
Full lightweight Cockpit Cover (NEW - Aqualon)
Full Sunbrella cover (NEW in box)
Custom colors and one of a kind
Painted windscreen with PQ graphics
PQ graphics on bow
New raw water pumps
New shift and trim cables
Many extra parts including spare drive
Coast Guard documented (no state registration required)

This PQ is a one of a kind, custom ordered, high performance, off-shore phenomenon. Full picture documentation of boat during construction at the factory and all records and receipt history are available. It has always been dry kept and covered when not out on the water. With the largest headroom at 5’6” in the cabin for any boat in its class, it makes it a comfort to entertain. The list of customizations is a mile long. They are as follows...

Twin 496 Mag HO engines (425+ hp each) with only 240 hours
Twin Bravo X drives (1.5 ratio)
Simrek custom drive showers
Race Kiefkaffer K-planes with hydraulic controls
Mercury labbed 28P Bravo propellers (80 mph on GPS)
Special K&N filters
Full Latham hydraulic steering to helm (option)
Immaculately maintained/new condition with all records
Only 240 hours on closed loop cooling
GPS speedometer w/recall
Flushed and washed each use with Salt Away protection system
Fully maintained/new condition with open checkbook
Engine and drive use synthetic oil changed every 30-50 hours
Custom paint/graphics
Custom colored interior with bolster seats and logo's (new 2011)
New Optima gel-cell batteries (2)
Custom JL Audio stereo with subwoofers and remotes (helm and transom)
Custom 3 color painted dash panels w/logo
Custom gauges with color bezels
Custom throttles/shifter
Custom tilt steering wheel and colored hub
Custom straight exhaust tips
(2) covers – 1 new Sunbrella, 1 new Aqualon
Pull-up cleats (option)
Full hot/cold water option with 25 gal tank
Transom shower/full shower in stand up head
Full porcelain vacuflush head with holding tank
Overboard discharge macerator
Full A/C heat in cabin
Full galley with power inverter
Battery charger
10 year hull warranty

New question.....where is the rear transom shower located?? Do they all have them?

On the transom under a lid, it was an option.

You should look hard at Vyper 340's boat, you will not find a nicer and we cared for boat. I IS worth your time. Fresh water cooler motors run antifreeze, not salt!

I have been speaking with him.....looks like a hell of a boat!!

How is a late determined
 

I bought a 2002 model but manufacturing date code is actually Hin PPN34092D102