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3100 open Diesel Pros & Cons
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(09-15-2017, 11:57 AM)HandsFree Wrote: I have a chance to get a 2004 3100 open with twin cummins 6BTA 5.9-LITRE 330 hp each. what are the pros and cons? what could I expect for handling (i.e. enough power fuel consumption etc.) would it be a good fish / trolling boat? and any other input you can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks

I purchased a 31 Open with the twin 330 Diesel's last November.
Really like the boat.
Feel so much more confident in it's reliability vs. the Mercruiser motors in my previous boat.
I consider the handling to be great at docking-menuvering speeds, etc. feeling no need for a bow thruster.
While running ; I run with the trim tabs down three notches which offers a smother and more controlled ride.
I do not fish.
Power: Out of the hole in 4 to 6 seconds, max speed 36 - 39 mph.
Fuel consumption; low speeds 3-4 gph, moving along 9 gph.
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3100 open Diesel Pros & Cons - by HandsFree - 09-15-2017, 11:57 AM
RE: 3100 open Diesel Pros & Cons - by HandsFree - 09-15-2017, 04:03 PM
RE: 3100 open Diesel Pros & Cons - by johnhesch - 09-15-2017, 08:21 PM
RE: 3100 open Diesel Pros & Cons - by vdimenna - 09-17-2017, 09:47 PM
RE: 3100 open Diesel Pros & Cons - by Dry Foot-Wet Foot - 10-01-2017, 11:19 AM

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