Hi Folks,
First post! Thinking of upgrading from a 1994 220 Seaswirl (23') to a 2000 260 Sundancer with a 7.4 liter MPI and Bravo III with 450 hours (all freshwater). Thanks to Terri - who just purchased the same boat and who responded to many of my questions via pm (thanks Terri!!) - I've had many of my questions answered.
However, I am concerned about the size upgrade and whether I will be able to handle the boat by myself. After having a very bad experience with our previous boat - a 1988 235 Sunrunner (supposedly 23' but alot larger in actuality than the SS) which I could not handle well - partly due to my lack of skill and partly due to the lack of the boat's responsiveness; OK - probably more me than the boat, I am concerned about my ability to maneuver the 260 for docking by myself.
I have become very comfortable with the Sea Swirl and take it out all the time by myself. This is important as I will have alot of time alone with the boat while my wife is working.
Do you think that with experience and time, that I would be able to handle the 260 by myself - particularly when docking? Do those of you that own one routinely handle the boat by yourself?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Ed
First post! Thinking of upgrading from a 1994 220 Seaswirl (23') to a 2000 260 Sundancer with a 7.4 liter MPI and Bravo III with 450 hours (all freshwater). Thanks to Terri - who just purchased the same boat and who responded to many of my questions via pm (thanks Terri!!) - I've had many of my questions answered.
However, I am concerned about the size upgrade and whether I will be able to handle the boat by myself. After having a very bad experience with our previous boat - a 1988 235 Sunrunner (supposedly 23' but alot larger in actuality than the SS) which I could not handle well - partly due to my lack of skill and partly due to the lack of the boat's responsiveness; OK - probably more me than the boat, I am concerned about my ability to maneuver the 260 for docking by myself.
I have become very comfortable with the Sea Swirl and take it out all the time by myself. This is important as I will have alot of time alone with the boat while my wife is working.
Do you think that with experience and time, that I would be able to handle the 260 by myself - particularly when docking? Do those of you that own one routinely handle the boat by yourself?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Ed