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Thanks for the comments Frank. They are quite helpful. Thanks again!

Can anyone comment on the seaworthyness of the 4300 convertible? What sea conditions would pursuade you to stay tied at the docks?

I am considering the purchase of a 1988 430/440 Convertible Sportfisher with twin 3208 Cats. Would appreciate general comments about boat handling in 4' to 8' swell and any experience on fuel consumption at 18-20kts with the 375HP 3208 Cats. Additionally, what is the history in regard to gel...

Does anybody know how Sea Ray was laying up hulls in the late 1980s? Did they use balsa core bottoms on the 39' to 44' sportfishers? Any general comments on balsa cored hulls/bottoms would be appreciated as well.

Thankyou for the comments. I definitely believe that diesel is the only viable option. The 1983 to 1988, 39' to 44' Sea Ray Sedan/convertibles that I am looking at all seem to have the same beam and draft specifications, 13' 11" and 2' - 7" respectively. Why do you consider the 43'/44' to be...

I am considering the purchase of an older 39' - 44' Sea Ray convertible for deep sea fishing an cruising off the Oregon coast. Would appreciate comments on durability, seaworthiness and fuel efficency of this type of boat.