aneura
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Greetings!
We are getting ready for a serious upgrade and have narrowed our choice down to the Sundancer 290…(??) We have looked at it at the dealer several times, and stood on one in the docks in the water. We have read a lot about it, talked to owners, sales people, etc… and really like the boat.
Comparing the 2007 models, the 290 has an inch more beam and a bit more draft (comparing twins, up), and weighs about 750lbs. more dry than the 280… We like the helm of the 290 better as well as the cabin, however we both like the cockpit seating on the 280 better. Ugh.
There are other minor subtle things, such as the very different windshields, the entry to the cabin, and so on… but those are not such a big deal.
The big options we are planning to get –
Twin 5.0
Generator
Heat & A/C
Primary use will be saltwater, Puget Sound (Washington State) and up into the San Juan Islands. As anyone from around here knows, it can get pretty nasty at times.
There seems to be more 280 owners here than 290 owners…(?) Not sure if that’s just my perception, but either way I would be greatly appreciative of any insight, pros/cons, or knowledge you have regarding a decision between the two models.
Thanks in advance
Eric & Kim
Greetings!
We are getting ready for a serious upgrade and have narrowed our choice down to the Sundancer 290…(??) We have looked at it at the dealer several times, and stood on one in the docks in the water. We have read a lot about it, talked to owners, sales people, etc… and really like the boat.
Comparing the 2007 models, the 290 has an inch more beam and a bit more draft (comparing twins, up), and weighs about 750lbs. more dry than the 280… We like the helm of the 290 better as well as the cabin, however we both like the cockpit seating on the 280 better. Ugh.
There are other minor subtle things, such as the very different windshields, the entry to the cabin, and so on… but those are not such a big deal.
The big options we are planning to get –
Twin 5.0
Generator
Heat & A/C
Primary use will be saltwater, Puget Sound (Washington State) and up into the San Juan Islands. As anyone from around here knows, it can get pretty nasty at times.
There seems to be more 280 owners here than 290 owners…(?) Not sure if that’s just my perception, but either way I would be greatly appreciative of any insight, pros/cons, or knowledge you have regarding a decision between the two models.
Thanks in advance
Eric & Kim