SweetSurrender
Member
Hello fellow boaters. I hope this post finds everyone well; pehaps some of you are winding down at work with the chance to enjoy the holidays next week.
Just the other day I read through the post here labeled "Who plans to buy a new boat this winter?" I smiled and thought - not the admiral and I..... although we have a friend at the local MarineMax that stays in touch when "deals" come along. So last Thursday - TOTALLY out of the blue, I got an email from my MM friend. We haven't exchanged emails in a few months - so this was a surprise. He says he has the "perfect boat" for us. This is a 2003 360 Sundancer. 1-owner Fresh water boat / 8.2Horizons - 350hrs / Westerbeke Genny / Full Electronics (Chartplotter, Radar & Autopilot) / Bow Thruster / tan canvas / windlass / bow spotlight / cockpit fridge / galley overside fridge / separate freezer - totally loaded.
So the story begins....
We currently have a 2005 320 DA / 6.2's V-Drives / Loaded with all bells and whistles. The admiral and I literally spend every weekend on the boat. It's truly our home away from home. Some folks have beach houses - we have a "floating condo". We upgraded to the 320 from the 280 - a very natural progression for cruiser owners. We love the 320 - she's an amazing vessel. However, since we do spend so much time on the boat; we want: In priority order: A bigger bed; A separate shower; Bigger Refrig / Separate Freezer.
Earlier this year we had our eyes on several 380's; but we couldn't get the $$ just right. The 360 looks as though it'll fit us - from a budget standpoint; amenities requirements; etc. I have researched this model online and have found favorable reviews.
The '03 360 has not been officially traded in yet; although my MM friend says everything looks positive and he should know within a few days.
I am eager to get some feedback / thoughts / comments. This opportunity is totally out of the blue - I'm a firm believer that things will happen when the time is right. Perhaps this is it?!
Totally excited; but trying to remain calm, cool, and collected {Not}
-Ryan
Just the other day I read through the post here labeled "Who plans to buy a new boat this winter?" I smiled and thought - not the admiral and I..... although we have a friend at the local MarineMax that stays in touch when "deals" come along. So last Thursday - TOTALLY out of the blue, I got an email from my MM friend. We haven't exchanged emails in a few months - so this was a surprise. He says he has the "perfect boat" for us. This is a 2003 360 Sundancer. 1-owner Fresh water boat / 8.2Horizons - 350hrs / Westerbeke Genny / Full Electronics (Chartplotter, Radar & Autopilot) / Bow Thruster / tan canvas / windlass / bow spotlight / cockpit fridge / galley overside fridge / separate freezer - totally loaded.
So the story begins....
We currently have a 2005 320 DA / 6.2's V-Drives / Loaded with all bells and whistles. The admiral and I literally spend every weekend on the boat. It's truly our home away from home. Some folks have beach houses - we have a "floating condo". We upgraded to the 320 from the 280 - a very natural progression for cruiser owners. We love the 320 - she's an amazing vessel. However, since we do spend so much time on the boat; we want: In priority order: A bigger bed; A separate shower; Bigger Refrig / Separate Freezer.
Earlier this year we had our eyes on several 380's; but we couldn't get the $$ just right. The 360 looks as though it'll fit us - from a budget standpoint; amenities requirements; etc. I have researched this model online and have found favorable reviews.
The '03 360 has not been officially traded in yet; although my MM friend says everything looks positive and he should know within a few days.
I am eager to get some feedback / thoughts / comments. This opportunity is totally out of the blue - I'm a firm believer that things will happen when the time is right. Perhaps this is it?!
Totally excited; but trying to remain calm, cool, and collected {Not}
-Ryan