LOL….. that’s what I said about looking for my wife…. In the end I had to settle and it still cost me millions
TonyQSC500
Active Member
- Jan 7, 2018
- 149
- Boat Info
- sold 2007 44 sundancer. White hull with black stripe and canvas.
- Engines
- Cummins QSC 500’s V-drives.
This is exactly what we are looking for but what is my problem at the same time. I have looked at thousands of listing and taken out a few. I can not find anything that says “this is my next boat”. I considered settling but my wife keeps reminding me that I will never be happy unless I get the right boat. Just when I think I found the boat, I go look at it and I find something. I am also not spending $1M on a boat.
La Rea
Member
If the 55 Sundancer had glass doors, it would be just about perfect. I know the 60 Sundancer has them, but that's borderline too big to get a slip at most marinas.
Sorry for straying beyond the original topic here. For the record, I just emailed the selling broker of the 510DA and informed him we're rejecting the vessel. It's disappointing, but we need to find the right boat.
Sorry for straying beyond the original topic here. For the record, I just emailed the selling broker of the 510DA and informed him we're rejecting the vessel. It's disappointing, but we need to find the right boat.
SearayPaul
Active Member
Just because you have looked at a 1000 boats does not mean you have found the right boat. Frank was right many years ago when he said you will know when you have found the right boat.
We looked at bunches and surveyed several of boats until our Back Cove spoke to us. I can’t explain it but we knew that was the boat for us. Now another boat has spoken and we are waiting for delivery this fall,
You will know when you have found the right boat, I promise.
We looked at bunches and surveyed several of boats until our Back Cove spoke to us. I can’t explain it but we knew that was the boat for us. Now another boat has spoken and we are waiting for delivery this fall,
You will know when you have found the right boat, I promise.
Spontaneous
New Member
- Apr 2, 2023
- 2
- Boat Info
- 510 Sundancer
- Engines
- QSC 600
As a 2016 510 owner, I thought I'd briefly respond. I've owned it for two seasons now and put about 200 hours on it in Lake Michigan. It has the 600 hp engines. Engine room has decent space to get to everything. It's been a great boat with none of the problems referenced above though ours had already had the defective seating surfaces replaced under warranty prior to our purchase. Solid riding boat that fits our lake cruising needs. Annual maintenance costs for engines, pods, and generator are about the same as with our previous boat with Volvo diesel stern drives.
Morgan Jane
Active Member
I think the 55 Sundancer is the perfect boat. I do have canvas, but it is a vertical drop curtain at the back of the hard top that stays in place 24/7. I also have a second canvas track at the back of the hard top that I can also put the camper back on at the same time if need be. I don't use the Camper back very often. 90% of the time it's just the drop curtain on. I open 1 vertical zipper to enter boat. I can raise the zipper, enter the helm, shut the zipper as almost as fast as you can open and close a door. When I'm on a boat, I want to be "outside". I too thought I wanted glass doors at the back. But I don't anymore. Here is why, If you have glass doors at the back, your helm area suffers from Green house effect (always, even on rather cool mornings, once the sun comes up, it gets hot) so you most surely have to have the AC on. Which causes a second problem, cooling the helm (Greenhouse) requires a lot of tonnage. The 55 has the tonnage and easily does the job. But all that tonnage is semi loud. Not too loud, but there is a lot of air moving. But worse comes to worse and it is real hot, I roll the middle back canvas down and it's cool in minutes. Actually what I do most of the time is I have all three rear vertical canvas's rolled up and I run the smaller of the two helm units. So you have this huge open entertaining area Helm/Cockpit and then cold air blowing on occupants in the Circular seating area. Even if I were to win the proverbial "lotto", this is still the boat I would own. I simply just love the way Sea Ray did things from the early 2000's to 2010 or so. The engine room on the 55 is do die for. I stand up and walk to different areas. The under floor areas in the Salon are big enough to climb down into. But mostly, I want the entire Helm/Cockpit area to be an all outdoor Vinyl, hose it down when it gets too messy type place. Once you go past the Salon door, its a pretty exquisite interior. And mine happened to have the 3 stateroom setup which is amazing for me. I have my master with it's own head and fairly nice size shower. I set the second back bedroom set up as my office and storage. I really don't ever see owning another boat, that is how much I like this boat. This boat has twin 900 hp MANS and I have clipped 33 kts at times. Like I said, I look at boats on Yacht World constantly, there is nothing that I would trade for. I always thought the dream boat would be the 72' long Sea Ray 68SS. But looking at them now, I'm not there, the 55 Sundancer checks all the boxes. Someone could offer to trade me for the most perfect 68SS and I would not trade. That is how much I like this boat. The one thing that I was worried about was traveling and finding a marina with a spot for a 60 ft. boat. Has never been an issue, I used to sort of cringe when they would ask the length, I would say "60 feet" and expect, " oh we are sorry, don't have room for that size". Just hasn't happened. So If I ever find the time to do the great loop, this is the boat I will use. Wouldn't even consider something else. It's big enough to handle most of any nasty stuff that can get thrown at it, and it's small enough that it fits in just about any marina. 4'-6" draft. Last summer, I started cruising at 10kts, I prefer that speed now. Much, much more enjoyable time on the water. Things come at you much slower and the idiots just go around you. If the weather gets unfavorable and I need to roll, I run it up to 25 kts and get home. I will always be a Sea Ray guy. Hope that helps.
La Rea
Member
As the OP for this topic, I'd like to thank those who replied. Your comments were hugely helpful. We ended up buying something completely different: a 2011 Maritimo A50.
The purchase was partly influenced by your comments about pod drives. Although I was prepared to absorb that long-term cost of maintenance, this boat has Volvo D12 800s with straight shaft drives. Some who replied to this thread might applaud that decision.
Although I didn't become a Sea Ray owner, I'll continue visiting this forum because it's such a great resource. I'll try to contribute enough to carry my own weight. Thanks again!
The purchase was partly influenced by your comments about pod drives. Although I was prepared to absorb that long-term cost of maintenance, this boat has Volvo D12 800s with straight shaft drives. Some who replied to this thread might applaud that decision.
Although I didn't become a Sea Ray owner, I'll continue visiting this forum because it's such a great resource. I'll try to contribute enough to carry my own weight. Thanks again!
Nice Boat! Interesting you went from looking at a cruiser to purchasing a bridge boat. We went from owning a Sundancer to a Sedan Bridge and have never regretted it.
- Jan 26, 2008
- 2,839
- Boat Info
- SOLD 2005 420 DA w/T-8.1S Horizons
- Engines
- 2018 Sea Hunt 255se w/Yamaha 300hp
That is a beautiful boat. Congratulations.
Is the swim platform raised above the deck? Does that serve a purpose?
Is the swim platform raised above the deck? Does that serve a purpose?
- Jan 26, 2008
- 2,839
- Boat Info
- SOLD 2005 420 DA w/T-8.1S Horizons
- Engines
- 2018 Sea Hunt 255se w/Yamaha 300hp
that makes great sense. actually pretty clever.
Morgan Jane
Active Member
Great Choice. Does the height work for looping?
La Rea
Member
Yes, barely. Might need to take down the radar.
FootballFan
Well-Known Member
Have heard very positive comments from Maritimo owners. Nice choice, they are very good boats.
They maybe the preferred next boat for former sea ray owners who want to move to a newer boat and skip the L class.
They maybe the preferred next boat for former sea ray owners who want to move to a newer boat and skip the L class.
- Jun 5, 2016
- 5,569
- Boat Info
- 410 Sundancer
2001
12" Axiom and 9" Axiom+ MFD
- Engines
- Cat 3126 V-Drives
Nice looking boat. When you get a chance post of some pics . I'd love to see it.
La Rea
Member
Maritimo did a lot of things right on this boat. With the 17-foot beam, she has tons of space in the engine room, and comfortable walkarounds. Visibility is good for cruising, not so good for docking. I'll need to add a cockpit docking station or Yacht Controller.
The mid master cabin is not huge. It shares beam with a crew cabin that I'll convert to a cabin/office.
As of 5/9/2023, the listing is still live on HMY:
https://www.hmy.com/yachts-for-sale/50-maritimo-a50-aegean-enclosed-2011-anemona/
The mid master cabin is not huge. It shares beam with a crew cabin that I'll convert to a cabin/office.
As of 5/9/2023, the listing is still live on HMY:
https://www.hmy.com/yachts-for-sale/50-maritimo-a50-aegean-enclosed-2011-anemona/
- Jan 26, 2008
- 2,839
- Boat Info
- SOLD 2005 420 DA w/T-8.1S Horizons
- Engines
- 2018 Sea Hunt 255se w/Yamaha 300hp
Hard to believe that boat is 12 years old. The engine room is impeccable.
La Rea
Member
The engine room was a big draw for me. On my Rinker 370, I did a full engines-out remodel of the engine room to make it look as good as this one does. I like that the gelcoat in the engine room is as smooth as the outside of the hull. I have owned Rinkers for the last 20 years, and they are not built that way.
