I'm looking at a 2014 Sea Ray 51 Fly with inboards. Are there any 51 Fly owners on this forum? If so, I'm interested to hear your experience with the boat.
Update: Tomorrow my 48 DA will be someone else's boat. She was a great boat and will be missed.
Next boat most likely will be a 2014 Sea Ray 51 Fly, sea trail and surveyor scheduled for mid April.
It's official, she's for sale.
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2007/sea-ray-48-sundancer-3505050/?refSource=browse%20listing
Black hull great condition
Cummins QSC-540 (1200 HRS)
New water pump
New AC water pump
New fresh water pump
New Electronics
Flir
Hydraulic Lift
Nuteak and Synthetic...
The bow thruster zinc is BP1185.
Sea Ray does not recommend installing shaft anodes, if they come loose they will slide down the shaft and cause damage. Don't forget about the engine zincs.
I carry a 2011 11' AB Nautilus DLX, perfect size. I would recommend buying a RIB used. I enjoy taking the dinghy out exploring just as much as the big boat.
Would not recommend going any bigger than 11 ft.
It depends how well you know the adults. I would say the max is 6, a couple in the forward state room, a couple in the aft and you could have another couple on the pull out couch. Ideally 4 not using the pull out couch.
The 2017 F250 is a great truck, she's a beast but the inside is like a luxury vehicle. No regrets! I've owned Range Rovers, BMWs, and much more but I get more thumbs up in this truck than any other vehicle I've owned.