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I've always liked the Sundancer build. I'm not a fan of fly bridge boats. I'm also a cruiser rather than a go fast guy.

@brewster16 I agree 100%, the boat purchase cost is the easiest factor. I'm trying to get a sense of all the other operating and maintenance costs that go along with it. Some I can ballpark based on what others are spending but I won't actually know until I settle on a specific boat and know...

I appreciate those estimates. I've been divorced for 5+ and would spend the majority of weekday time by myself for part of the year. On weekends I would be taking it out regularly. Summers, my 3 kids would hang out. If I stick with the plan to dock in Florida, I'd spend most of the winter there...

It is high, but that is based on the size and presumably coastal waters and it is with me as the primary operator. If I complete the additional training through BoatUS, others they offer discounts.

Good points. I have a current GEICO quote of $7400 a year for a Sundancer 380. I wish it was lower, but it is what it is. I plan to ask around and check other providers. For kicks, I may see what the difference is for a 450. The 1998 DA500 review I mentioned regarding handling was by David...

Glad it worked out for you! I'm happy that I have time, intellect and ability to get training on the actual boat I'll be operating. Maybe I'll namer her "Learning Curve" . Did you have any input on my actual Sundancer questions? I can repost if that helps?

Good info, what model do you have? That makes sense. I guess it depends on where I dock it. I'd save money and wear and tear by docking in Florida vs Texas. I'd run high generator hours and less mains! My sister just took her 06 SR40 yacht from Florida to Kemah over 7 days and it was not...

The one downside to forums and the Internet in general is getting answers to specific questions. You get a lot of well intended opinions about all sorts of stuff but no answers. I'm researching all of it elsewhere , but had hoped to get a jump start here. Are there any Sundancer 380 to 500...

No offense taken, fortunately I have access to experienced pilots and trainers. I'm taking some of the hands on certification courses that are both educational and set up insurance discounts. For the record, I've owned freshwater "small" boats bit never did anything beyond lakes and rivers...

That's generally what I want to do. I'm just acknowledging that there are inexpensive options to improve these older boat cabin layouts.

That's what I'm seeing. I have been researching for several months. For the 500s, I'd have to go with an older boat. For the 380s, I can actually pay cash. I'm looking to stay under $200k overall.

I don't know how much time we would spend below deck. Also most of the time it will just be 2 people. I was thinking if I go with an older boat it leaves cash to refit the dinette into bunks or pullout/ jacknkife sofa. I had seen where that was done for better overnight sleeping arrangements...

I was thinking the Sundancer or Express would be better for wind. I'm also not a fan of the fly bridge height, on some boats I've been on I don't like the extra swaying motion. My sister has a 2006 Motor Yacht 40 and it's not terrible, just a higher profile than I would prefer.

Thanks! I have a couple of pilot/surveyor friends who will be doing lots of training with me before I tried it solo.

128 is me spitballing use @ 24 cumulative hours a week. Actual use would vary, again I'm looking at living on the boat for part of the year and hopping around on weekends to the next spot. Agree on experience, this is a different animal than 18 & 20ft fish and skis. I just wanted to include my...

I am a "land-lubber" who is going to make the plunge into cruiser boating. It's something I've always wanted to do. I'm looking at DA380s up to a 500, the year range is 1995 to 2001 or so based on budget. Larger is better if family goes that's 6 ppl for overnight, plus I'm lucky to be 100%...

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