Recent content by Kylefree04

So after the boat inspection water and soft spots were found on the forward deck by the anchor area. I asume its a factory issue but being 19 years old my issue would be how far has the water gone? Meaning to the stringers. From what I have read online if the deck has soft spots more then likely...

So I drove down this past weekend. A few issues I noticed, the engine hatch/cover has major soft spots to the point I thought I was going to fall through it. Needs a new spot light, RPM meter doesnt work on the one engine and the hot water tank value and or tank needs to be replaced. Along with...

So the boat has alpha one gen II drives. Current owner does not have the side peices for the camper top so I will have to purchase those.

I didnt know that about the outdrives I will have to ask, thansk for the heads up

Thanks for the replies and helpful info. Here is the link to the boat. I beleive it has around 600 hours. http://www.boats.com/power-boats/1999-sea-ray-290-sundancer-6697470/?refSource=standard%20listing

I am thinking of purchasing a 1999 290 sea ray with twin 5.7EFI with genset for 32k. Are there any known factory issues I should be aware of? Or any other things to look out for. I read the early 90s had factory issues but wasnt able to find anything on the late 90s. My previous boat was a 1995...