I have a 550 as well not to be one of those guys. That wasn't called the old style bridge it was an actual option called the international bridge as it lowered the overall height and as I am told made cruising in Europe much easier. I have the regular configuration love the boat. Took out...
I have a 1996 55 Have never used the 120V, if you leave the gen. breaker on it will power everything. My understanding is the 120 was there if you are somewhere and the 50 keeps popping you can reconfigure the breakers plug in the 125 to take some load from the 240/50.
I bought a 1996 55 Sedan Bridge 2 years ago and love it was thinking of going to the newer generation but for less money I have a far larger bridge. It also has a huge lazarette 3 staterooms etc... I agree with several comments on here it is all about the condition. When you get this size...
I would replace what is there fuel injection would be nice
Replace what is there you will not see a drastic performance difference unless you go way up in HP.
Love mine as well. I have actually seen them mounted off to the side. Frank above is correct they pole goes through the closet. I got lucky with my 550 that I just purchased it is one of (so I am told) 3 that got out of the factory with the 3408 800 HP cats. Heading to Key West tomorrow for...
I have a 1996 550 DB and am thinking of installing a front deck crane. Sea Ray will not comment as to the max recommended weight as they say the did not design one into the plan so they never spec'd it out.