90 250DA

[bronxlatetour]

Hello, I'm new to the forum. I purchased a 1990 250DA with the 7.4 Bravo with aprox 335 hours on it. I was wondering if anybody had any advice on what to watch out for with this engine(if anything in particular.) Also is the hull and boat built to handle considerable stress? I go through an inlet that gets pretty hairy at times and have to go through some swells that I get some air. This is my first boat by the way. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[magster65]

Re: 90 250DA

Howdy.<br />Hard to beat a 7.4 Bravo... basically a bulletproof package... a 25'DA is a nice boat too. They're not really a 'rough water' boat so I don't know if I'd be wanting to get a bunch of air in it. Remember, boats treat you like you treat them!

 

[bronxlatetour]

Re: 90 250DA

Thanks for the advice, I'll keep it in mind. I'm pretty happy with it so far. It goes fast enough for me and is a lot better on gas than I ever imagined. Also, I trailer it so I put it in wherever I want to.

 

[magster65]

Re: 90 250DA

Post a picture of it if you can. Here's my new 'toy'. <br />Happy boating!<br /><br />

 

[bronxlatetour]

Re: 90 250DA

I have few pics, I don't know how to post them.

 

[bronxlatetour]

Re: 90 250DA

Here's a pictureof my boat.

 

[bronxlatetour]

Re: 90 250DA

Here's a pic.

 

[bronxlatetour]

Re: 90 250DA


I'm trying again,

 

[astro4prez]

Re: 90 250DA

I had a 7.4 on a 220 O/N SS and with a good flush and regular service you'll get a lot of life out of her. At around 400 hours I replaced the exhaust manifolds and risers as a preventative measure. Used Osco parts and had a mobile service do it who was very reasonable. $1500 total for peace of mind.