WTP07
New Member
- Jul 16, 2008
- 219
- Boat Info
- 1985 Cruisers Inc
Ultra Vee 336
- Engines
- T454 Crusaders - 700HP
I thought I would say hello!
I have just traded in my '07 Bayliner BR185 on an '86 Dancer 268. Our first venture into the cruiser lifestyle. We are a little nervous about taking this chance on a older boat, but are super excited about spending the weekends on it!
The boat comes with the standard (I think!) 5.7/Alpha combo, and has 430 hours on it. No repower, original plant and leg.
Interior is in great shape, and everything looks good on the outside. I am getting a full survey done tomorrow before taking possession on Friday or Saturday.
Boat comes with a tandem-axle trailer with surge brakes (new for me!), but we will be putting it in a slip not too far from home for the rest of this year. I have a 3/4 ton pickup, so I assume that towing won't be much of a problem anyway.
Anything I need to worry about with this particular model and vintage? :smt100
Dealer is going to give the boat an complete fluid change before I pick it up. I have never had a boat with a holding tank, shore power, etc... so any advice you might have to give would be appreciated!
TIA,
Randy.
Melbourne, ON
I have just traded in my '07 Bayliner BR185 on an '86 Dancer 268. Our first venture into the cruiser lifestyle. We are a little nervous about taking this chance on a older boat, but are super excited about spending the weekends on it!
The boat comes with the standard (I think!) 5.7/Alpha combo, and has 430 hours on it. No repower, original plant and leg.
Interior is in great shape, and everything looks good on the outside. I am getting a full survey done tomorrow before taking possession on Friday or Saturday.
Boat comes with a tandem-axle trailer with surge brakes (new for me!), but we will be putting it in a slip not too far from home for the rest of this year. I have a 3/4 ton pickup, so I assume that towing won't be much of a problem anyway.
Anything I need to worry about with this particular model and vintage? :smt100
Dealer is going to give the boat an complete fluid change before I pick it up. I have never had a boat with a holding tank, shore power, etc... so any advice you might have to give would be appreciated!
TIA,
Randy.
Melbourne, ON