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Wellcraft 3400 Gran Sport (3400 Express)

Built 1984–1992 by Wellcraft Marine

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About the Wellcraft 3400 Gran Sport (3400 Express)

Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.

Illustration of a Wellcraft 3400 Gran Sport (3400 Express)
Illustration, not a photo of this model. AI-generated illustration of a typical express cruiser.
Built
1984–1992
Builder
Wellcraft Marine
Length
35.42 ft
Beam
12.5 ft
Draft
3 ft
Displacement
13,400 lb
Hull
fiberglass
Hull / keel
planing
Propulsion
inboard
Fuel
270 gal
Water
75 gal
Holding
25 gal
Water heater
size varies by year · AC + engine · factory option
Generator
factory option
Bow thruster
not fitted
Stern thruster
not fitted
Steering
hydraulic
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
  • Fuel 270 gal
    “Fuel capacity 270 gal.” — brochure (1988), wellcraft.com · “Fuel Capacity 270 gallons” — brochure (1985), wellcraft.com · “Fuel Capacity 270 gallons” — brochure (1986), wellcraft.com · “Fuel capacity 270 gal.” — brochure (1987), wellcraft.com · “Fuel Capacity 270 gal” — brochure (1990), wellcraft.com · “Fuel Tank Capacity (gal): 270 gallons” — search excerpt, marinesource.com · “250 Gallons Fuel” — search excerpt (1987), boats-from-usa.com
    Wellcraft's own product-information sheets for 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1990 all give 270 gal. One private 1987 listing says 250, but the builder's figure outweighs it.
  • Water 75 gal
    “Water capacity 75 gal.” — brochure (1988), wellcraft.com · “Water capacity 75 gal.” — brochure (1987), wellcraft.com · “Water 75 gal” — brochure (1990), wellcraft.com · “Water Capacity 62 gallons” — brochure (1985), wellcraft.com · “Water Capacity 62 gallons” — brochure (1986), wellcraft.com · “Water Tank Capacity (gal): 75 gallons” — search excerpt, marinesource.com · “40 Gallons Water” — search excerpt (1987), boats-from-usa.com
    The builder's sheets change with the year: 62 gal in 1985-86, then 75 gal from 1987 (the 1987, 1988 and 1990 sheets). We show 75 because it covers most model years; no builder sheets for 1984 or 1991-92 were found. One private 1987 listing says 40 gal, which the builder figures outweigh.
  • Holding 25 gal
    Builder sheets list an electric head with holding tank as standard (1986-90) but give no size.
  • Water heater size varies by year · AC + engine · factory option
    “Optional Equipment: Hot water heater w/exchanger 12 gal.” — builder (1987), wellcraft.com · “Optional Equipment: Hot water heater 120V 12 gal.; Hot water heater 120V 12 gal. w/exchanger” — builder (1988), wellcraft.com · “Standard Equipment: Water heater - 6 gal.” — builder (1990), wellcraft.com · “Optional Equipment: Water heater - 12 gallon; Water heater - 12 gal w/exchanger” — builder (1990), wellcraft.com
    The builder's product-information guides show a 12 gal heater (120 V, or 120 V with engine heat exchanger) as an option in 1987 and 1988, with none on the standard list; by 1990 a 6 gal heater was standard and the 12 gal (with or without exchanger) optional. The 1985 and 1986 guides list pressure water but no heater.

Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.

Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
  • Bow thruster not fitted
    “Standard equipment and optional equipment lists (1987) contain no thruster” — builder (1987), wellcraft.com · “Standard equipment and optional equipment lists (1988) contain no thruster” — builder (1988), wellcraft.com · “Standard equipment and optional equipment lists (1990) contain no thruster” — builder (1990), wellcraft.com
    Wellcraft's product information guides for 1987, 1988 and 1990 give full standard and option lists; none offers a bow thruster.
  • Stern thruster not fitted
    “Standard equipment and optional equipment lists (1987, 1988, 1990) contain no thruster” — builder (1987-1990), wellcraft.com
  • Steering hydraulic
    “STANDARD EQUIPMENT: ... Hydraulic steering” — builder (1986), wellcraft.com · “STANDARD EQUIPMENT: ... Hydraulic steering” — builder (1987), wellcraft.com · “STANDARD EQUIPMENT: ... Hydraulic steering” — builder (1988), wellcraft.com
    Hydraulic steering is listed as standard in the 1986, 1987 and 1988 guides. The 1990 guide's shorter standard list doesn't mention steering at all, nor list it as an option, so 1990-92 is presumed unchanged but not confirmed. No steering maker is named.

Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.

Called 3400 Express in 1984. Solid fiberglass hull (16 deg); open-plan interior without structural cabin bulkheads. Hull length 33.6 ft; LOA with pulpit 35.4 ft. Bolt-on swim platform from 1988; restyled 1990.

Engines fitted

Boats of the same model can differ — check which engines yours actually has before ordering parts.

Generator

factory option

“Optional Equipment: Generator-6.5 KW and muffler” — builder (1987), wellcraft.com · “Optional Equipment: Generator - 6.5 KW and muffler (gas)” — builder (1988), wellcraft.com · “Optional Equipment: Generator - Gas 6.5 KW w/muffler; Generator - Gas 9.0 KW w/muffler” — builder (1990), wellcraft.com

Gas generator was a factory option in the 1987, 1988 and 1990 builder guides (6.5 kW; 9.0 kW also offered in 1990).

Generators are often replaced or added — check the unit's own plate before ordering parts.

Manuals and brochures online

Hosted by the builder or an owners' association; they own the copyright.

Known problems for this model

No well-sourced problem reports found yet.

Engines & parts

MerCruiser 7.4 (454) V8 gas parts: good

Factory standard engine — you entered “MerCruiser 454 (7.4L) V8”

GM big-block base; Marine Engine Depot and others sell 7.4 L engines and parts, and cast-iron riser kits run a few hundred dollars. Manifold and riser replacement is the main recurring expense.

Parts sources: Marine Engine Depot, Power Boat Supply

Common problems (2)
  • Manifold and riser corrosion exhaust
    As with other gas marine V8s, internally rusted manifolds and risers can let water into the engine; periodic replacement is standard practice.
    powerandmotoryacht.com
  • Rough running and won't rev under load fuel
    Common troubleshooting threads trace this to fuel delivery (filters, pump, carburetor) or ignition timing problems.
    justanswer.com · youtube.com
Maker’s service schedule (8)
Engine oil & filter change100 hrs or 1 yr
“Most four-stroke outboards and sterndrive engines require an oil change either annually or every 100 hours of operation.” — manufacturer, mercurymarine.com
Fuel filters & water separator100 hrs or 1 yr
“The fuel filter on your engine should be inspected or replaced per the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, usua” — manufacturer, mercurymarine.com
Raw-water pump impeller300 hrs or 3 yrs
“How often should my seawater pump impeller be serviced? Every 300 hours or 3 years, whichever comes first.” — manufacturer, mercurymarine.com
Spark plugs inspect / replace300 hrs or 3 yrs
“How often should spark plugs be changed? Every 300 hours or 3 years, whichever comes first.” — manufacturer, mercurymarine.com
Coolant replacement & freeze-point test
closed (freshwater) cooling only
5 yrs
“How often should coolant be changed on engines with closed cooling? Every 5 years.” — manufacturer, mercurymarine.com
Transmission fluid change
sterndrive gear lube
1 yr
“Gearcase lubricant in outboard and sterndrive lower units should also be changed annually or at the service interval spe” — manufacturer, mercurymarine.com
Lubricate steering linkage and check power-steering fluid
sterndrive
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Mercury Marine recommends lubricating the steering linkage and checking the power steering fluid level in ... MerCruiser” — manufacturer, mercurymarine.com
Check power trim fluid level
sterndrive
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Power trim and tilt fluid level should be checked annually or every 100 hours.” — manufacturer, mercurymarine.com
Service part numbers (4)
Oil filter Mercury Quicksilver 35-866340Q03
“Part number: 866340Q03 ... for MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard engines except V6 engines with the oil filter mounted o” — manufacturer, mercurymarine.com · “14957 FILTER, Oil (1 required per assembly) ... 35-866340Q03 - Oil Filter” — dealer, marineengine.com
Fuel filter
carbureted engines (Rochester 4-barrel): filter inside carburetor fuel inlet
Mercury 53336T
“For use on MerCruiser 3.0L, 4.3L, 5.0L , 5.7L and 7.4L engines with Rochester 2- and 4-barrel and MerCarb” — manufacturer, mercurymarine.com
Raw-water impeller
Bravo sterndrive / inboard with pre-2000 engine-mounted plastic sea water pump
Mercury Quicksilver 47-59362Q01
Also: Sierra 18-3087
“For MerCruiser engines with engine mounted, 2-piece, plastic sea water pumps.” — manufacturer, mercurymarine.com · “Included water Pump Impeller 59362Q01 fits Pre-2000 plastic seawater sea pumps. WILL NOT work on newer (2000+)” — dealer, midnightmarine.net
Thermostat
standard cooling, 160 F
Mercury Quicksilver 807252Q5
“Thermostat 807252Q5 is for V6 and V8 MerCruiser engines ... made by General Motors (model year 1987-2016)” — manufacturer, mercurymarine.com

From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.

Crusader 350 / 454 inboard gas V8 parts: good

Factory standard engine — you entered “Crusader 454 V8”

GM-based inboard engines; Crusader (now part of Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Co.) still publishes illustrated parts manuals and sells through distributors. Go2marine stocks Crusader manifolds, risers, raw water pumps and ignition parts; Osco and Barr make aftermarket manifolds, and new GM/Crusader base engines are sold by rebuilders.

Parts sources: Crusader Engines, Go2marine (Crusader parts), 1-800-RUNS-NEW (GM & Crusader base engines)

Common problems (1)
  • Clogged or failing manifolds/risers exhaust
    Owners find individual risers running much hotter than the others (a sign of internal blockage) and debate replacing vs. flushing; Osco manifolds are often preferred as closest to OEM.
    marineengine.com · marineengine.com
Maker’s service schedule (14)
Engine oil & filter change
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
50 hrs or 1 yr
“Change engine oil and filter — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 50 Hours of Operation / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Fuel filters & water separator
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
50 hrs or 1 yr
“Fuel Filters - Service or replace — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 50 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Raw-water pump impeller
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Cooling System - Inspect/Replace raw water pump impeller — Every 100 Hours of Operation / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Drive belts inspect / replace
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Drive Belt - Inspect condition and check tension — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Spark plugs inspect / replace
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Ignition System and Spark Plugs - Clean and inspect condition — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Exhaust mixing elbow inspection
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 4 mo
“Exhaust System - Check condition and tightness of all hose clamps — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours(1) / Once Each Ye” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Coolant replacement & freeze-point test
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
5 yrs
“Fresh-water cooled models - Change coolant — Every five years” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Engine pencil zincs
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
1 mo
“Zinc Anodes - Heat exchanger and cooler - check condition — Every 30 days” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Transmission fluid change
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
1 yr
“Transmission and "V" Drive - Change fluid and clean strainer, if equipped — After 1st 25 Hrs (Hurth Only) / Once Each Ye” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Flame arrestor & crankcase ventilation - clean and inspect
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Flame Arrestor and Crankcase Ventilation System - Clean and inspect — Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Engine alignment check
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
1 yr
“Engine Alignment - Check and adjust if necessary — After 1st 25 Hrs / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Inspect all hoses (and cooling hose clamps)
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Hoses (all) - Inspect for cracks, swelling, weather checking or other signs of deterioration — Every 100 Hours / Once Ea” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Shift & throttle cable linkage - inspect and lubricate
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 4 mo
“Shift and Throttle Cable Linkage - Inspect and lubricate — Every 100 Hours(1) / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Electrical system - check connections and wiring
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
50 hrs or 2 mo
“Electrical System (complete) - Check for loose or dirty connections and damaged wiring — Every 50 Hours(2) / Once Each Y” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Service part numbers (18)
Oil filter
remote-mounted oil filter (MP7.4L and 2013 5.0/5.7/6.0L MPI)
Crusader 22679
“Oil Filter 22679 (MAINTENANCE ITEM PART NUMBERS)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Fuel filter
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008
Crusader 47038
“Fuel Filter 47038 (MAINTENANCE ITEM PART NUMBERS)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Fuel filter
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13
Crusader RP080026
“Fuel Control Cell (FCC) Fuel Filter Element RP080026” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Fuel pre-filter / separator
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: engine-mounted Racor water-separating filter 47046
Crusader 47047
“25 47047 Element, Racor fuel filter (Not Shown) 1” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Fuel pre-filter / separator
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13: primary fuel filter
Crusader R080033
“Primary Fuel Filter Element R080033” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Raw-water impeller
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008 (raw water pump RA057031)
Crusader RP061017
Replaces R061017
“Replaces Crusader R061017 (Impeller Kit with Gasket & O-Ring | Crusader RP061017)” — dealer, marinepartssource.com · “Replaces Crusader R061017 (Impeller Kit with Gasket & O-Ring | Crusader RP061017)” — dealer, marinesuppliesdepot.com
Raw-water impeller
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13
Crusader RP061022
“Impeller , Raw Water Pump (1) RP061022 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Raw-water pump kit
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008 (raw water pump RA057031)
Crusader 40064
“40064 Overhaul Kit, Major (includes items 2, 3, 11, 14 and 15)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Drive belt
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: alternator drive
Crusader 98210
“Alternator Drive Belt 98210” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Drive belt
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: raw water pump drive
Crusader 10258
“Raw Water Pump Drive Belt 10258” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Drive belt
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, left-hand (LH) rotation: serpentine
Crusader R066028
“Belt , Serpentine (1) R066028 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (LH))” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Drive belt
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, right-hand (RH) rotation: serpentine
Crusader R066029A
“Belt , Serpentine (1) R066029A (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (RH))” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Spark plug
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: platinum plug
Crusader 49078 × 8
“Spark Plugs (platinum) 49078” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Spark plug
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13: platinum plug set
Crusader RP030010
“Spark Plug , Set, (Platinum) (1) RP030010 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Thermostat
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: raw-water (standard) cooling, 143 F
Crusader R026002E
“6 R026002E Thermostat (143-degree) 1 (Raw Water Cooling Components - Figure 18)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Thermostat
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: fresh-water (closed) cooling kit, 170 F
Crusader 98203
“5 98203 Thermostat (170-degree) 1 (Fresh Water Cooling Components 1)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Zinc / anode
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: oil cooler / transmission cooler / heat exchanger
Crusader R168005
“24 R168005 Zinc, sacrificial 1 (Raw Water Cooling Components - Figure 18)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
On-board spare parts kit (belt, cap, rotor, fuses, relays, plugs, impeller, fuel filters)
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, LH rotation
Crusader RK173089D-07
“ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (LH) 2007 TO PRESENT, FCC FUEL SYSTEM RK173089D-07” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com

From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.

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