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2011 200 Sundeck and plan to tow with 2023 Jeep Gladiator Sport in FL. We've kept our boat at a marina since we purchased and now looking to trailer. I've never towed anything and don't know where to start... What size, type, style of trailer do I buy? I've searched the website and have not...

Hello everyone! Someone gifted me a 1983 22' 4" Sea Ray and I am not sure it's model, or how to figure it out! I think it's a 225 CC, since it has a cuddy cabin. The outside is it perfect condition, but the steering wheel and dash are sun damaged. I haven't tested it running, but supposedly it...

I am new in the boating world and looking into SR Sundancer series. 2 boats catch my eyes 2007/2008 SD 340 and 350. The boats have identical engines (2) Mercruiser 8.1 Horizon, V-drives, A/C and generator etc. Also the hull length is very similar 37.5 ft. However the 350 looks bigger to me and...

Hi everyone! J here just moved up from 30 foot sail boat to 2006 40 DA. Excited about my low price low hour (260) Cummins QSB diesels and like new interior. I’ve been detailing the neglected cockpit and deck. It’s getting there. It had new batteries and bottom paint. Now I’m having the oil...

Hello all, Newbie here. Been out of boating for a while, getting back into it. Closing on a 97 380 SS this week with 502’s. Very very clean, survey in 16. 650 hours on starboard and 720 on port. No dings, always kept indoors. Generator, ac/heat. GPS, all bells and trimmings. I’m aware there...

Hi all. Just joined the Sea Ray family by purchasing a 1981 360 Express. First boat and my wife thinks we're crazy. Shopped around but kept coming back to this beauty. It has some issues so expect a lot of posts from me! Robb

We just got our boat and are taking it out for its first voyage this weekend. We're traveling from Newport to King harbor in southern California. Any tips, advice, hazards?

The wife and me bought a 1997 Signature 190 bowrider with a 5.7 Mercruiser. Everything is stock. Joining to gain knowledge about the ins and outs of this particular series of boat from SeaRay. So far everything's been wonderful. Hope to find some threads about running a boat with a 34" draft in...

Not sure if this is the right section, but I am about to join the party with my first boat purchase. I am scheduled to take delivery of a 1980 Sea Ray 260 Weekender on Thursday. I have always been a fan of Sea Rays but up until recently haven't had the means to buy and more importantly take...

Hi all, This will be my first boat so please help me out with your comments. I have been looking for a crossover for fishing and cruising. Came acoss this 2007 Amberjack 250 and I really like layout of the boat. It is currently winterized and shrinkwrap at the seller's backyard. I will...

I just made the plunge...... I had a son this past December and ever since I've been contemplating getting rid of my motorcycle. (figured it was the responsible thing to do) So, i sold it a few weeks ago.... But I can't go through life without some sort of toy right? So the wife and I decided...

Hello, all! First, thanks to all the experienced guys out there willing to take the time to share your thoughts on just about any subject you can think of! :thumbsup: Looking to get our first boat and had settled on a 2003 340 when we found a 2003 360 for almost the same $$ (looked at it -...

I am a newbie looking for a boat and would really welcome any thoughts, suggestions and/or opinions. Here is my situation: I have a family of 4 – wife, 11 yr old son and 1 year old son (they will be closer to 12 and 2 by the time I get a boat for next season). Live in South Eastern PA, and...

My family and I just bought a '98 Sea Ray 190 Bow Rider. The model we have, besides the bow-seating, features swivel-seats, a bench back seat and a sun deck over the motor. We've had it out 3 times since purchasing and are learning more and more each time. Like, for example, run premium rather...

Hi All, Just got my first Sea Ray (2002 270 Sundeck) Been talking to a lot of people regarding the the pros and cons of IO's. Concerned about major repairs and I'm willing to take as much precautions as i can to minimize them. If you could tell me one tip to keep the Motor in good...

Hello all! I am a soon-to-be new-to-me 2006 Sea Ray 220 SD owner. I'm so ready to get her out on the water! This is my first boat but my family had one for most of my teen years. I do have a couple of questions though. I live in the Cartersville area and will be going between Allatoona and...

Greetings all! We are taking the Sea Ray "plunge" (should I even use that word on a boating forum?). We hope to be aboard a very clean 34' Sundancer in the next couple of weeks. Stumbled across this cool forum and thought that we should just "get our feet wet" with everyone. Looks like we'll...

Hi Club Sea Ray! I'm Angela and I'm a newbie here today. I own a 2006 Sundancer 340, and I'm loving it! She's christened "Angelina" and berths in a slip in Salem, MA (though she's out of the water for another two weeks, boo hiss). I like gadgets (I'm a girl software geek) and love to talk about...