I recently had to choose between the 48DA and a 500. I went with the 48DA, couldn't ever see using the bunk bed layout. With any guests on board (other than kids) it was not my favorite layout. I have the cockpit air in my 48DA and takes care of the heat no prob. Now if you want a great...
Larry&Leisa,
That is great advice! We have several other sea ray owners next to us.
We just got this new slip and I haven't had a chance to meet hardly any one yet.
I am reassured that you haven't had any trouble on Keystone, Texoma should be fine.
Installing heaters AND oil pads this week.
Under a covered slip, and don't use any other coverings. Canvas still looks great.
Thanks for everyone's input. Installing extreme bilge heaters now. Still trying to decide whether or not to add the oil pan heating pads. I live about 2 1/2 hours away from my boat, so getting to it in an ice...
Any one have experience / recommendations for utilizing bilge heaters alone, versus bilge heaters + oil heating pads in order to boat year round and not winterize? Obviously, losing shore power and risk engine freezing is a big risk..
I boat on Lake Texoma and it does get below freezing a few...