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I'm compiling a list of prospective boats and want to focus on the Merritt Island built models. I understand the first four letters of the HIN of MI boats is called out as SERF. What models were the focus of Merritt Island? I've seen the SERF HIN on the 410EC, 390EC and 370EC.

My wife and I are looking at an 02 410 and would need to get it surveyed. I'd prefer a surveyor with deep Sea Ray knowledge. It seems logical that someone that used to work at the Merritt Island or Sykes Creek plants would now be surveying boats. The short-haul could be done at Port...

My wife really likes the idea of the rear galley in the 47 Sedan Bridge because it eliminates the constant up/down stairs. Are there other layouts that had the galley on the same level that are in the 40-50 foot range? Yes I know the bridge is up/down stairs but there's a different logic going...

With all of the glass and with the bow anchored into the wind it seems like you'd roast on the typical 95 degree day in the summer in Florida. I see that there are Air Conditioning outlets in the cockpit but do they really do any good at all? How do Floridians not fry all day long in the...

I was 51 years old when I sold my 390 EC and was glad to see it go. Here in Florida because of the heat and humidity I've learned that maintaining a boat can be a real challenge physically. Keeping up on the exterior and constantly fighting mold in the cockpit was not the issue for me as I'm...

We can't make it to Miami this year as originally planned so I'm asking if anybody knows of any specials on inflatable dinghies? I remember there were a few companies that had package deals last year. I need a 4-5 person that's not RIB. Something I can roll up and stow is required. Also want...

Here's the tag from my generator. As per my luck the suffix is obscured for the model number. Please help identify what it should be. From the serial number it's a 1994 model and a 7.0 something or another. Also could use a lead on discount parts for it. I want to order and replace all of...

Recently we moved our boat to a rack and launch facility and it seems as if it's more humid in there than outside. I could be wrong but just in case it is I removed any of the linens on the boat that were cotton because that stuff holds moisture. I also opened up all of the cabinets and...

I decided to put my 390 EC in indoor rack storage. Never thought I'd see the day that something this big would be handled so easily.

I told myself my next boat would be outboards...that worked until my wife saw the 47 Sedan Bridge in our marina. I know it had a short life and so far my inter web searches only get results for brokerage boats and magazine articles. Curious as to real owners thoughts on these boats like what's...

It looks like SR might have tooled up a new sport cruiser with outboards. I drove by the Sykes Creek facility this morning and it was sitting outside all shiny and new with twin 300 Verados. Looks to be in the 30'ish foot range with a beam of 10'-11'. Sorry for the lousy pic. The security...

I've been covered in work for months now and have not had time to finish some of the maintenance on my boat so we won't be able to run it this weekend. A bunch of people have been asking if we were going out and we say the boat is down for maintenance. Jokingly I told my wife that we need to...

1988 Mercruiser 7.4 inboards in a 390 EC. I'm curious if one of the engines actually spins backward or if it's done in the transmissions? Thanks, Ken

I'm starting to look at freshwater boats and a broker on lake michigan told me that a freshwater boat would need to be converted/prepped for saltwater. I would assume a 40-50' Sea Ray with diesels would be ready for saltwater from the factory. Was he for real or just trying to drive the cost up?

Can anybody highlight the differences between these two express bridge boats? I used to have a clue but have forgotten the details. I see that the LOA and Beam is a little bigger in the 450 and the Salon-Stateroom Layouts are different but are they drastically different boats? Does one hull...

I've narrowed down my search to two hulls the 440 EB and 450 EB. I have a pretty good understanding of the differences between the two boats but I can't seem to find a definitive answer on where the coring is located in these hulls. I expect that both have core above the rub rail and have seen...