1987 sear ray 250

Ironman21

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Nov 30, 2010
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Lake of the woods
Boat Info
sea ray 250
Engines
454
lookoing to buy a 1987 sea ray 250 with a 454 in it, was just curious if anyone knows the cruising speed?? any info on pros and cons on this boat would be helpfull!! thank you.
 
I have a 90 250 da with the 454 and a bravo III and cruise at 3000rpm 26-30 mph and she will top out between 40 and 45. It is a great boat, love the cabin space and the cockpit layout. I think the early models may have had the alpha drive and have heard they did not hold up, not sure if what that year had but would be concerned if that was the case.

Any speed over the 32-35 and I can watch my fuel gage move:wow:
 
I had the same boat for 8 years! It's a great boat! The 454/Alpha combination worked just fine in this boat as long as you didn't firewall the throttle from a dead start. In the 268, which is a heavier boat they have a tendancy to strip the gears. I still had the original drive with over 450 hours on it when I sold it. Cruise was about 26 - 28 mph at 3,300 rpm. Top speed at 3,000 feet in elevation was just over 40 mph running a 14 x 17 aluminum 3 blade prop. The only thing I didn't like about that year was the teak on the foredeck. I really didn't like painting with Cetol. It lasted 33 months and I couldn't quite get it to make it 3 full years! It looks great when it's done though. I didn't have a hot water tank and wished I would have added that.

Make sure you get a survey to cover the hull, engine and drives. It will give you a heads up on what needs to be done and will give you a clear picture on the condition of the boat. Check the stringers and transom for dry rot to make sure they are in good shape.

If you plan to trailer it, check the trailer, brakes, bearings and the age of the tires. We towed ours to Idaho, Montana and Oregon outside of our home state of Washington.

If you have any other questions, just ask away!
 

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