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11-14-2014, 07:18 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Huntington, NY
Posts: 42
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New owner/member
Hello all. Just purchased my 2000 2400scr 2 weekends ago. This is my first boat, and I'm both excited and slightly nervous for the experiences to come. I had it hauled to my house 3 days after purchasing, as the cold grip of winter is bearing down on us, so it will be sometime before I really get to enjoy it. I've spent the last couple weeks cleaning it up and winterizing with the help of YouTube videos. I obviously have no experience with any of this, so I hope I've done everything right. Bottom line is I am mechanically inclined and i don't really like other people working on my stuff. Any damage will be my own fault, but I'm hoping none. Anyway I look forward to gaining knowledge on here, and I'll try not to flood you all with too many noob questions.
Didn't have time to get any good pics, but if you've seen one, you've seen them all I guess
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11-14-2014, 10:10 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 43
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I too bought a 2000 2400SCR for my first boat last July... Purchased it from Lindenhurst. I was extremely nervous when I first got it, she sits high out of the water so she catches a lot of wind when backing into slip. It is a perfect weekend cruiser for my wife, 2 kids and me. We added a extended swimplatform from swimplatforms.com after owning the boat for only 2 months.... BEST DECISION EVER!!! I installed it myself w/brothers help... Do it!!! Lol. Also installed windlass, new guage panels and guages, cabin door, mooring cover, GPS, etc. you should be able to see my pictures on my page. It's a great boat... Not too big, not too small, and trailerable. Congratulations and enjoy it!
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11-15-2014, 01:25 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
Posts: 10,632
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Intern welcome aboard
Lots of 2400 owners here including myself. What engine/drive package do you have?
Feel free to ask any question.
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1997 Silverton 362, 7.4 Crusaders
1997 2400 SCR, 5.7 Vortec / Bravo 2
Mike
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11-15-2014, 07:41 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Huntington, NY
Posts: 42
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I did see your thread at one point, I've been lurking for a few weeks. This already has a windlass fortunately. It's a 5.0 carb/alpha package. I was wanting a fuel injected 5.7 but this presented itself so oh well.
Does anyone know if this has raw water strainers? Reading the manual it seems like they would be optional? The only other thing I want to do this year is replace the impeller and change the drive oil. I'm not sure when it was replaced last so I figure might as well just do it.
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11-15-2014, 08:45 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
Posts: 10,632
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The engine if stock set up using raw water pump in the alpha has no strainer. If equipped with AC that will have a strainer.
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1997 Silverton 362, 7.4 Crusaders
1997 2400 SCR, 5.7 Vortec / Bravo 2
Mike
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11-17-2014, 02:56 AM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Huntington, NY
Posts: 42
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Cool thanks. One question down, haha
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11-17-2014, 05:55 AM
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Lieutenant
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Poulsbo, WA
Posts: 70
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Intern8tion91, Watch out using gas with ethanol on that boat. I have the very same boat and engine as yours, bought mine September last year, and I've been very happy with it, all of a sudden the engine was dying when I throttle up. Took it to the shop and found that my carburetor got corroded so bad due to ethanol. Put brand new carburetor and it has been running great since and never put gas with ethanol again. Happy boating...
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11-17-2014, 09:50 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
Posts: 10,632
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I have been running on E10 for 7 years, no other option in my area. I have not had any issues with it so far. I buy no less than a tank a month and only use stabilizer over the winter.
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1997 Silverton 362, 7.4 Crusaders
1997 2400 SCR, 5.7 Vortec / Bravo 2
Mike
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03-28-2015, 01:12 AM
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Lt. Commander
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Coventry RI
Posts: 104
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I just sold my 2400 Great boat for the family. We had lots of fun with it and had very few issues if any. Take care if it and it will take care of you!
We moved up to a bigger maxum like the brand and value
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05-06-2015, 09:25 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Huntington, NY
Posts: 42
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2000 2400SCR
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05-06-2015, 09:51 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
Posts: 10,632
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Enjoy your season.
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1997 Silverton 362, 7.4 Crusaders
1997 2400 SCR, 5.7 Vortec / Bravo 2
Mike
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05-07-2015, 05:34 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3
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New to me 91 2300 in FL
Hi all,
I just bought my new to me project boat a 1991 2300. I've a hundred questions...an am skimming the forum for answers as I am certain I am 'not the only one'. She's is great condition an seems was fitted wit top of every option (still working..mostly) currently she's in a marina on Treasure Island FL. I look forward to finding out all the tried and true actions to get her back to 100% and then some. 
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05-07-2015, 10:27 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
Posts: 10,632
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Post some pictures and feel free to post any questions you may have.
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1997 Silverton 362, 7.4 Crusaders
1997 2400 SCR, 5.7 Vortec / Bravo 2
Mike
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