1997 searay sundancer
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Buz, Welcome to CSR . :smt001.
Take a peek in here. http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/12648-Official-330-Sundancer-Thread
Take a peek in here. http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/12648-Official-330-Sundancer-Thread
Gofirstclass
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buz, I had two 330's, both 1996's, both with 5.7L's, well equipped, and loved 'em both. If I were buying another I'd still go for the small block engines. The big blocks use a bit more fuel, offer about a 1-2mph higher cruise and sound cooler. But being the cheapskate I am I'd go small blocks.
BTW, I traded my 1996 330 in when I bought my boat. It's in the Detroit area and would be an excellent boat to have if the broker still has it in stock. If you're interested, I have a ton of pics and could PM you with the broker's name. He's a bit of a shyster, but if you know that going in and don't trust what he tells you, you'll be OK. I also have the name of a good surveyor in the Detroit area.
GFC
BTW, I traded my 1996 330 in when I bought my boat. It's in the Detroit area and would be an excellent boat to have if the broker still has it in stock. If you're interested, I have a ton of pics and could PM you with the broker's name. He's a bit of a shyster, but if you know that going in and don't trust what he tells you, you'll be OK. I also have the name of a good surveyor in the Detroit area.
GFC
Gofirstclass
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buz, I also have a pair of props for the 330 with small blocks that I'd make you a helluva deal on.
dicor
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- Feb 19, 2011
- 835
- Boat Info
- 270 DA 1998
- Engines
- 7.4 Merc w/Bravo III Drive
I have a 1998 270 DA and with 7.4 bravo3 and love it. The only drawback is gas at $4 to $5 a gallon and mine did not come with a sail.
Russ Calasant
Active Member
1997 370 is the boat you want, save money and buy it now!
All's Well
Well-Known Member
I had a '97 370DA and it was a great boat!
From '08 on the radar arch was a bit higher but the same boat
Russ Calasant
Active Member
I assume you mean 98 and yes that's actually why I like the 97, better lines with the lower arch. (I have one for sale!)
Searaybio270
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- Jul 8, 2010
- 1,058
- Boat Info
- 1996 EC, Garmin 3210, Dinghy - Seadoo Jet boat with twin 85 horse. Fun and Fast.
- Engines
- 7.4 MC 360 HP each
Westerbeke 7KW
Buz - If your looking for a 1988 270 Sundancer with a 10.8 ft beam, new canvas (camper/storage/daily use/Bimini) I had them make the bimini a stand alone and raised it to almost 7ft. But that's only if you are looking for a 270DA.
Welcome to CSR
Welcome to CSR
- Oct 10, 2006
- 1,716
- Boat Info
- 2006 44 DA
QSC 8.3s
- Engines
- Cummins QSC 8.3s 500HO
Buz, How about a 1995 300 with 5.7's always lift kept?
MartellFlorida
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I just purchased a 97 and looked at 12 boats in the 96-99 range. I think the build quality is consistent during that range, but the 98's and newer have a different design (at least in the 270). I ended up with a carbed 7.4 and I am happy, but the MPI would have been nice. I think they offered the MPI in 98 and newer models. You really can't go wrong with a 97 to answer you question.
Best regards,
TM
Best regards,
TM
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All's Well
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Russ, You're absolutely correct from '98 forward is the raised arch.
I agree that I liked the lines of my '97 with the lower arch design, my '97 was the most dependable boat that I have ever owned.
Alegria
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Buz,
The only thing I have seen pertaining to the 97 330 is the forward hatch over the berth. Ours and another 97 we looked at had a soft spot on the one side. I fixed ours last year and the yard said that it was not soft due to any water but was a lack of resin in the layup. The coring was dry. Which was good new.
The only thing I have seen pertaining to the 97 330 is the forward hatch over the berth. Ours and another 97 we looked at had a soft spot on the one side. I fixed ours last year and the yard said that it was not soft due to any water but was a lack of resin in the layup. The coring was dry. Which was good new.
