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Thanks for all the feedback. I did think of the width and trailering. I am I Virginia so would a 270 on a trailer be too wide?

Thanks. That helps.

They are expensive new - hence why I am looking used and am inquiring about fuel costs. :)

very true. my ideal isa 240 with the 5.7 (over the 5.0 - because there are 5 of us plus friends). Yet - for the right price the 270 seems sweet. So regarding fuel consumption - what are we talking about? Let take an example day on the lake. Some cruising around looking that the lake houses...

Hi all, So I am keeping an eye out on the sundeck 240 model in the 2003-2006 range. I recently came across a 2006 270 with the 8.1 and "Silent choice" (???). The price is lower than the 240s I have been looking at - is there any issues with them? the motor? Never really considered a 270...

Thanks. Can you elaborate on "dangerous". I am a somewhat new boater. A previous girlfriend and I had a Yamaha jet boat about 13 years ago for about 2 years. But I would still consider myself a new boater.

Sorry for not having a location. I have updated my profile. I am in Richmond, VA - so inland lakes, James River and a little on the Chesapeake Bay. The boat I am looking at is a 240 Sundeck.

Thanks for the great info! I wonder what a new trailer will set me back? Any brands to go with and those to avoid?

Hi all, So I might have convinced the wife about a boat. :grin: Question I have now is around trailers. I have seen some for sale without trailers. How do I find a correct trailer? Looks like the dry weight is 4500lbs. With full tank (85 gallons*6lbs, roughly) another 510lbs and figure a...

Thanks for the link. I was looking for real world advice - read about pre-mature wear of the pivot point in a bunch of threads - on smaller boats. Just wondering if anyone did it with this size and had any luck (good or bad)

Looking at a 2002-2005 model year (my budget area)

Hi, I am looking at getting a Sundeck 240 in the future and am going to build a 30x30 garage next year. I know it will be close to put it in the garage on the trailer. can one of the swing away options work on this size boat? Not worried about pulling the boat as I have a 2002 7.3 diesel...

Great info! Thank you! I was wondering what year started the reinforcement for the tower standard.... guess I will have to research that some.

So on another note, I am looking at 2001-2004/5 range in years for this boat - based on what I am seeing in my budget range. Can someone outline any major differences differences? I am looking for the 350 as I have a family of 5 and will be most likely taking others so the extra power will be...

So I am looking at a 240 Sundeck - 2004 model year. Price is excellent. Has the 350. Two questions: Here is some cracking in the gel coat Acceptable or not?: Also, they are using www.autolotsconsignor.com. Instantly thought scam as the price is very good (for this year/engine/hours -...