Is there a database with basic information on models?

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A "hopeful to own soon" member. Looking to try liveaboard to see if it suits me and would like to see if there is any form of online information showing things like headroom, wet/semi-wet/dry head and shower, etc. for each model. Especially for the slightly older models as it seems easier to find information on the 2000-2020 versus the older 1980-2000 production. I am 6'-2" and would like to keep from banging my head TOO much while showering! As a boat owning novice (and little non-owning experience to boot) I plan on purchasing an older model, see if I like the lifestyle, and move up to larger models if it works out. Plus as a novice my insurance company and lender will be more agreeable to a smaller vessel to start. "Risk adverse" would be a great way to describe such companies :)

While I can find a lot of information in bits and pieces here and there, it is what is NOT talked about that worries me. Like the fact the 330 wet head seems to have a lower headroom than the cabin (per a video I just watched).

Thanks.

Edit: To clarify, I am currently considering the 30-38' range of the Sundancer or "Aft Cabin" (still not totally clear on the differences between the dozen or so types Sea-Ray offers). Almost certainly in the older range for pricing/etc and with sufficient headroom for a 6'-2" person in cabin and head. Dry head with shower preferred, but a semi-dry or even wet will work as pricing dictates.
 
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I don't really think you're going to find what you are looking for. Best thing is to start looking at models and narrowing down to the models that suit your needs. Nothing beat actually walking on and touching/feeling the particular arraingement.
 
A "hopeful to own soon" member. Looking to try liveaboard to see if it suits me and would like to see if there is any form of online information showing things like headroom, wet/semi-wet/dry head and shower, etc. for each model. Especially for the slightly older models as it seems easier to find information on the 2000-2020 versus the older 1980-2000 production. I am 6'-2" and would like to keep from banging my head TOO much while showering! As a boat owning novice (and little non-owning experience to boot) I plan on purchasing an older model, see if I like the lifestyle, and move up to larger models if it works out. Plus as a novice my insurance company and lender will be more agreeable to a smaller vessel to start. "Risk adverse" would be a great way to describe such companies :)

While I can find a lot of information in bits and pieces here and there, it is what is NOT talked about that worries me. Like the fact the 330 wet head seems to have a lower headroom than the cabin (per a video I just watched).

Thanks.

Edit: To clarify, I am currently considering the 30-38' range of the Sundancer or "Aft Cabin" (still not totally clear on the differences between the dozen or so types Sea-Ray offers). Almost certainly in the older range for pricing/etc and with sufficient headroom for a 6'-2" person in cabin and head. Dry head with shower preferred, but a semi-dry or even wet will work as pricing dictates.
Maybe start here.
https://www.searay.com/us/en/owners.html
Scroll down to resources, then choose year and model.
 
I have neve seen a database with the specs you are looking for.

Heads will often have less headroom (not always) than the cabin because of lines/hoses/drains being run under the head floor.
 
Best thing is to start looking at models and narrowing down to the models that suit your needs. Nothing beat actually walking on and touching/feeling the particular arraingement.
That's the issue, narrowing down the models to look at. I don't live close to, well anywhere that such boats are to be found. Part of this is the idea will be relocating to the Ohio river. I would rather figure out two or three models to look at and take a few trips versus multiple 3-hour round trips to look at everything. Thanks.
 
A "hopeful to own soon" member. Looking to try liveaboard to see if it suits me and would like to see if there is any form of online information showing things like headroom, wet/semi-wet/dry head and shower, etc. for each model. Especially for the slightly older models as it seems easier to find information on the 2000-2020 versus the older 1980-2000 production. I am 6'-2" and would like to keep from banging my head TOO much while showering! As a boat owning novice (and little non-owning experience to boot) I plan on purchasing an older model, see if I like the lifestyle, and move up to larger models if it works out. Plus as a novice my insurance company and lender will be more agreeable to a smaller vessel to start. "Risk adverse" would be a great way to describe such companies :)

While I can find a lot of information in bits and pieces here and there, it is what is NOT talked about that worries me. Like the fact the 330 wet head seems to have a lower headroom than the cabin (per a video I just watched).

Thanks.

Edit: To clarify, I am currently considering the 30-38' range of the Sundancer or "Aft Cabin" (still not totally clear on the differences between the dozen or so types Sea-Ray offers). Almost certainly in the older range for pricing/etc and with sufficient headroom for a 6'-2" person in cabin and head. Dry head with shower preferred, but a semi-dry or even wet will work as pricing dictates.

Quite by accident, I ran across this in my electronic files while searching for something else. Remembered that you were looking for headroom specs. Wondering if Sea Ray support could help you out with other yr./models. Probably depends on their search capability, not sure. I'm 6'2", faked interest in a few really crappy boats close to home during my search to make sure I had the proper headroom, before my search for a decent one expanded.
400 Sundancer Dimensions.jpg
 
Sounds like you are blaming the boat because you are 6’-2”….. no …this is your fault…. Conform
 
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I'm 6'2", faked interest in a few really crappy boats close to home during my search to make sure I had the proper headroom, before my search for a decent one expanded.
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Thanks. That surprisingly low headroom in the heads given the length and headroom in the cabin. I wish there were any close to me to go look at, but I am an hour away from any body of water large enough to float more than a canoe :)
 
Thanks. That surprisingly low headroom in the heads given the length and headroom in the cabin. I wish there were any close to me to go look at, but I am an hour away from any body of water large enough to float more than a canoe :)

The head clearance isn't an issue for me, only standing up in there to take a leak or brush my teeth. (not at the same time) Plenty of headroom in the shower.
 
The head clearance isn't an issue for me, only standing up in there to take a leak or brush my teeth. (not at the same time) Plenty of headroom in the shower.

Not at the same time? But . . . efficiency! And if you do it right, water savings. ;)

Think I will stop worrying about shower headroom. Given that most in my length range is a wet head anyway I can just sit down in the oh-so-convenient "seat" that is built right in. Plus find a year-round marina with full shower facilities.
 
09,
Ya I will slammed on here for this but here we go….
You should be looking at a Sedan Bridge or Trawler style for live aboard.
Peeps will say you CAN live aboard a Sundancer, yes, and you CAN live in a tent and shit in the woods.
Sounds like you want start with limited budget. Consider an older 300 SR Sedan Bridge. An older Trojan F32 makes a great live aboard and they are easy to find. Carvers too. Or Mainship, Silverton 31 or 34. Good luck hunting.
PS Mainship had aluminum hulls if I not mistaken, which can be a galvanic corrosion nightmare, so maybe avoid for first boat.
 
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Where located?
Sorry, meant to add that to the profile. Western Ohio. About 70 minutes north of Cincinnati. And I do want to keep it rather inexpensive both because I have no idea if I will like the lifestyle, and also because I have little experience with anything larger than a canoe in terms of actual "piloting". So would like to keep the size somewhat manageable. Figure if it suits me I can "trade up" in a year or two.
Not a lot of trawler styles around here. Will keep an eye out for Sedan Bridge though. Was a little wary of full bridge types as it seems wind loads can make it "entertaining" to steer for beginners. Planned on taking some of the boat operating classes I saw were offered, but COVID seems to have killed any local offerings.
 
Not sure that this helps....

I have an 86 340 SD. I work and live on it most of the summer. I am 6'2" and have no complaints. My expectations are that boats are boats and not my house, so I duck when going below, etc. I've hit my head on plenty of things in life to know what to expect.

HOWEVER....I shower in the clubhouse and have never used the shower on the boat. If at a marina with shower facilities...no problem. Shower on the boat...I would not be thrilled.
 
I'm 6'4" No issue showering on our previous 2007 320. Bigger complaint was cabinet holding TP didn't seal well and it got wet when showering.
 

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