chrisbo66
New Member
Hello all,
Newby here! I wanted some true Great Laker's opinions on some purchase decisions I am about to make. I have read a few other threads regarding the Sea Ray 380DA (2000 / 2001). I am prepping for my first yacht class purchase (all other boats have been sub-30 footers). I have been around larger boats for years but finally have the means to own my own. I will be using this boat and it will be traveled. I am planning on taking several trips from the Muskegon, MI area to Chicago, Milwaukee and north to Ludington, Traverse and even the straights. I am an active, 41 year old single dad with a 12 year old son and several friends who want to ride along. It will also be my get-away floating cottage for some "me time".
The specific boat I am looking at has about 830 hours on it by a single owner. General survey was done by the dealer and I have to look over the details yet. I was originally looking at something around 34 feet but really liked the room this 380 offered and the price seems right.
Opinions here - is this the boat for me? (I know, totally a matter of opinion but feel free to hit me with them). I know the 454's can be quite thirsty. Would I be better off looking for an older Express Bridge or something with Diesels? I want to get as much boat as I can for the $120k (or less) I want to spend.
Thank you all and see you on the water!!
Chris
Newby here! I wanted some true Great Laker's opinions on some purchase decisions I am about to make. I have read a few other threads regarding the Sea Ray 380DA (2000 / 2001). I am prepping for my first yacht class purchase (all other boats have been sub-30 footers). I have been around larger boats for years but finally have the means to own my own. I will be using this boat and it will be traveled. I am planning on taking several trips from the Muskegon, MI area to Chicago, Milwaukee and north to Ludington, Traverse and even the straights. I am an active, 41 year old single dad with a 12 year old son and several friends who want to ride along. It will also be my get-away floating cottage for some "me time".
The specific boat I am looking at has about 830 hours on it by a single owner. General survey was done by the dealer and I have to look over the details yet. I was originally looking at something around 34 feet but really liked the room this 380 offered and the price seems right.
Opinions here - is this the boat for me? (I know, totally a matter of opinion but feel free to hit me with them). I know the 454's can be quite thirsty. Would I be better off looking for an older Express Bridge or something with Diesels? I want to get as much boat as I can for the $120k (or less) I want to spend.
Thank you all and see you on the water!!
Chris