290 Sundancer '06 quetion

[TMK988]

I am closing on the above boat on Wed. and before I do, I have three questions:
1 - Do these things typically come with owners manuals like cars do. If so, is there some place on the boat that they are stored?
2 - There is a 4 inch or so copper looking pipe sticking out of the top of the arch. Is there supposed to be some sort of a dome stuck on the top of that?
3 - Where is the dinnette table hideing?
If there are issued with any of the above I need to address them before closing. I did get a suvey and mostly things are pretty ship shape.
Thank you.

 

[tbirdvet]

Yes, boat comes with owner's manual but not to worry. Go to Sea Ray site under customer service and download a copy. Not sure what the copper pipe is (Does this boat have a radio or radar?) My table is stored under a berth but I have 330 so not sure where a 260 would store (perhaps under forward bow berth).

 

[Groucho]

The owners manual is pretty much useless...IMHO.

The pipe is where the glowmax powered antenae should be, they may have taken it off for travel. Look for something that resembles a flying saucer...

The dinette table is probly under the couch cushion.

Enjoy the boat!

 

[TMK988]

Thanks fellas. One more question. In the cabin, where the pole for the table goes, does it just go into a carpeted hole or should there be a metal collar type of thing that will protect the carpet?
Thanks.

 

[Lazy Daze]

There's a metal base under the carpet. The carpet is simply cut very tight to the opening - to help hide the metal.

 

[JV II]

Check under the helm seat. I believe there is a shelf to hold the manual. Can you give us more details on your boat? Perhaps, post a picture or ten.

 

[Groucho]

Check under the helm seat. I believe there is a shelf to hold the manual. Can you give us more details on your boat? Perhaps, post a picture or ten.

No shelf in mine...

 

[TMK988]

Thanks for all the info. The details of the boat are: 2006 290 Sundancer with around 170 hours on it. It has the blue hull and canvas. There is no generator but it seems to have the normal options on boats sold in the Northeast. I almost didn't buy this boat because I saw it first on a rainy day, the eisenglass is a mess and the canvas, at least the front canvas, has a few missing snaps. I was told that the owner was 'fanatical' about keeping his boat by the broker. But when I arrived at the dock, the owners slip neighbor said the same thing. Well, the owner was not fanatical. There was a big stain on the carpet infront of the refrigerator, the engines were clean, but the bildge area was not. There was a good inch deep puddle of very oily water. There was the normal 'junk' in the cabinets. Were I selling a boat, I would have done at least a basic cleaning. The anchor area, under the door, is a mess. So... despite a stunningly good price of $60k, I actually told the broker that I was going to pass on it and I made a deal with a gentlemen up state (I am in Long Island) for what I thought was a very clean 280. The day before I made a 14 hour (round trip) drive to see it, I realized that I had not made a good deal on a 280 but a very bad deal on a 240!!! Mostly my mistake. I have had such a bad time shopping for a boat, three of them were sold out from underneath me due to a Marine Max salesman not doing his paperwork in a timely manner. I finally just threw up my hands and asked the broker if this 290 was still available, it was of course, and I just droped the hammer. I went out to see the boat again on a beautiful day and the boat did look a bunch better, and after all the bad weather we have been having out here, I remembered why I wanted a boat. There is about $1500 of repairs needed on the boat, mostly little stuff, but I think that I can detail this thing up to nearly showroom, I actually enjoy doing that. I am finally kind of excited about the whole thing and I think that the 290 is the best looking boat in its catagory. I will close on it tomorrow and then stick it right into storage. I'm kinda freaking about the cost of the whole winterizing thing, but I'll learn how to do most of the work myself for next year. If the average boater is as nice as those I have met on this forum I am very much looking forward to being part of the boating community!
Sincerely,
Tom

 

[Groucho]

Sounds like you have a good handle on it.
It is a great boat, even though SR only built it a couple of years.
Make sure you keep active on this board....us 290 owners have to stick together.

 

[TMK988]

Thanks Groucho (and everyone else). I was so surprised that the 290 was not more popular, I think it is one of the best looking boats in its class. It seems that most of the community loves that 280 and it is hard to argue with its success. The 2010 boat looks just like the older 280's. Regardless, I am really excited about this 290 and am distressed that I am going to buy it tomorrow and then put it right into storage. I will get a chance to detail it and am very much looking forward to that.

 

[Nacho Boat]

Thanks Groucho (and everyone else). I was so surprised that the 290 was not more popular, I think it is one of the best looking boats in its class. It seems that most of the community loves that 280 and it is hard to argue with its success. The 2010 boat looks just like the older 280's. Regardless, I am really excited about this 290 and am distressed that I am going to buy it tomorrow and then put it right into storage. I will get a chance to detail it and am very much looking forward to that.

Congrats on your 290!!!! :smt038:smt038:smt038We have truly loved ours.:thumbsup:

What size engines? Can you post some pictures? Sounds like you got a nice deal!

If you have any questions...be sure to ask. We would be happy to help!

 

[LaPlaya]

Anyone find a good winter cover for our 2006 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer's?

 

[Paulkarlsven]

It is a great boat, even though SR only built it a couple of years.

Really??? I just checked out a 1998 SR 290 last week and I was so tempted to buy it as it was immaculate and totally refitted in 2008. The boat had been refitted with Smartcraft instrumentation, DTS, new 5.7 mercruisers with B3 legs, new fridge, new benchtops, new LCD TV with DVD player, new gas cooktop, just about everything that could be replaced had been.

To top it off the boat is kept on a air dock and it was spotless underneath.

If the boat I have a contract on at the moment fails its survey miserably then I think I will be the owner of a SR 290 as well.

I was so impressed with this boat that I ended up taking a stack of photos of it.

 

[Cincy Aquaholic]

Anyone find a good winter cover for our 2006 Sea Ray 290 Sundancer's?

I've got a custom winter cover for mine made by Fisher & Sons in New Jersey

It was unstrapped in this picture getting ready for removal. Its on its 4th winter and holding up well.

 

[Bugsy24]

Re: 290 Sundancer '06 question

Hey Tom, Welcome aboard and enjoy your new toy! If the Isenglas can't polish up (try Plexus) there's probably a canvas guy out by you who can replace the panels with new plastic. I bought used also and I had my three front panels redone for about $400. It makes a difference early in the season when you have those panels in on a cold day and you can actualy see out of them!

 

[Groucho]

Really??? I just checked out a 1998 SR 290 last week and I was so tempted to buy it as it was immaculate and totally refitted in 2008. The boat had been refitted with Smartcraft instrumentation, DTS, new 5.7 mercruisers with B3 legs, new fridge, new benchtops, new LCD TV with DVD player, new gas cooktop, just about everything that could be replaced had been.

To top it off the boat is kept on a air dock and it was spotless underneath.

If the boat I have a contract on at the moment fails its survey miserably then I think I will be the owner of a SR 290 as well.

I was so impressed with this boat that I ended up taking a stack of photos of it.

Yes...REALLY.... If you look, there is clearly a big difference between the new style 290, and the old style 290. Totally different boat.

 

[Paulkarlsven]

Yes...REALLY.... If you look, there is clearly a big difference between the new style 290, and the old style 290. Totally different boat.

Oh I see, I misunderstood what you meant, I thought you were talking about the series number.

 

[magster65]

The cockpit table is in a slot under the hatch and the dinette table and post are under the cushions there.
This model has very unique styling... and quite popular dockside. The last poker run I went on I was oohing and aahing over all these hot rod beauties and I look back and the crowd is around my little ol' slowish (a snail in that crowd) black beauty... go figure?
Don't worry about stains in the cockpit. Snap in carpets are easy as pie to clean.

 

[boughtabouy]

Sounds like you have a good handle on it.
It is a great boat, even though SR only built it a couple of years.
Make sure you keep active on this board....us 290 owners have to stick together.

I defected, but still remember the sad day when my 290 drove away for good...Great memories on that boat.

 

[magster65]

I defected, but still remember the sad day when my 290 drove away for good...Great memories on that boat.

A step in the right direction though! :thumbsup: