One with Cummins engines and the lower helm. Found one with Cummins, but no lower helm, and a few with lower helm, but gas engines. Now the question--to convert gas to Diesel is very costly, but how about adding a lower helm to a 370DB that already has the Cummins engines in it?
Considering purchase possibilities of the 370 Sedan Bridge produce 1991 to 1997. Would like one with lower helm which was an option and Cummins Diesels. Can give up the lower helm but need the Cummins Diesels. A few questions come to mind before I travel, sea trial and survey one.
If with lower...
Looking at subject boat. Was the coring an issue in the 1983-1987 vintage boat? How was the stability at the dock/anchor. How much rocking?? Is the hull solid fiberglass? Any issues with the transom, or trusses in the hull? Did they make any of them with straight drive vice V-drive? 17 inch the...
Considering a trip to look at a 1983 Sea Ray, early version of the 340 Sedan Bridge model. I am aware Pascoe had written extensively about the coring issues in the Sea Rays. Does this year and model fall into that group? Parker and Mcknew indicate it is a 20 knot boat with the 350HP gas engines...
Still looking. Going to look at a 1984 340 Sedan Bridge. Searched the site but didn't come up with much on the specifc boat. Again, can they be piloted from the lower helm with reasonable visibility over the bow. Don't have to see logs but would like to see buoys and boats. How do they handle in...
Considering a 1984 340 Sedan Bridge with twin 210HP Cummins diesels. Boat is 7 hour drive for us so would appreciate a little help from the experts. Understand from previous post boat is straight drive. Now the questions--With a 8kw Onan generator how much room is there regarding the...
AD indicates it is a 34' Sea Ray Fly Bridge Sedan. Looks like the 340 Sedan Bridge but an early one since year is 1984. The power boat guide indicates the popular 350HP gas was used and is listed as V-drive. The subject boat is diesel powered and the broker says straight drive. Is there room to...
How many of the Sedan/Sportfisherman 390s were built during the 1983-1986 time frame in which they were marketed? Of those that were built how many hand lower helm? Trying to find one with lower helm. Have found two thus far but no lower helm. Also want the 3208 engines. Thanks
Trying to get information on the Stability of the 390EC and 390 Sedan/Bridge models, 1983 to 1993, Deep V, 19 degree deadrise. Are they going to rock when you step aboard. Haven't found any around Pensacola Fl for sale or even one that the owner might allow the ladies to step aboard. The 31 Cris...
Continue to search for a diesel, 6 sleeper, with lower helm, and the 390 Sedan works. Any advice for me when I find one to look at. Any weak structural areas, mechanical areas or better engines than others. I am aware there is a trim tab issue in that most would like more tab. I am also aware...
Been looking for 390 sedans but they are scarce. Will consider the 390EC. Can the helm be closed off and aircondtioned with the existing A/C in the boat? Do you have good forward visibility with full load of fuel, people, and fishing grear? Any out there with Cummins engines? Thanks
Look at a 1985 SR 390 Sedan/SF Monday. Owner noted small trim tabs Ok for keeping boat level side to side, but really need larger ones to get the nose down, particularly when aft fuel tanks filled. He indicated he usually jut kept enough fuel in the aft tank to run the generator and used the...
Of specific interest is the Sea Ray 390 Sedan produced 1983-1986 or the 390 Express Cruiser of that time frame. They are a deep V with 19 degress of deadrise aft and my concern is their stability at anchor. Are they going to "rock and roll" just getting aboard or is their enough mass to be...
Can the boat be operated from the lower helm at cruise speed, say 22knots? Can one trim the nose down a bit?
I will risk running over a log, but have to see other boats. Sea Ray 390 Sedan made from 1983 to 1986. Thanks
I'm looking for my 4th boat in 5 years, trying to get it right this time. Looking for 31-41 ft, salon type boat with lower helm and diesel power. We cruise out to the Gulf about 24 miles to the pass and than 24 miles out, or so, bottom fish for the most part, family, grandkids etc. Also want to...