380 Sundancer Question

I have 1999 380 with gas motors, we absolutly love the 380. I have not driven a diesel 380, they are very rare. I have no complaints about my gas power.

Like everyone is saying, big fridge, seperate shower and stateroom door, all great little perks to have.

My 380 is nicer than a lot of the newer ones in my marina, it's all in how it's taken care of.

Good luck and enjoy your new 380
 
Gentlemen,

Unfortunately the last deal I had on a 2002 380da with MarineMax (SS3) in my area fell through. I pulled out. Boat had some gel coat work on port side and possibly even stringer work done in same area as the gel coat repair. It also seemed to have had some gel coat work done around port exhaust. Spent less than an hour surveying, and realized the boat was just not the right one for me. So, I am back in market for a boat and unfortunately still have my 310da, so a trade would be my only option at this time. Can't complain - Great season, 310da still in the water, and I will certainly beout on her tomorrow, with this great warm October we are having.

I still want to get a 380da! Preferably diesels, but would certainly consider an 8.1 gas boat. Anyone know of any good 380da out there, think of me.

Thanks..
 
There are great deals here in Florida, where the real estate market is hurting. Seems like the boat is the first thing to go when times get tough.

I am buying a 2001 380DA with Cats- survey is tomorrow, with a closing hopefully shortly after. The sellers came off $50,000 from their asking price! They needed out fast.
 
To Nirvana2 and all the other women on this site, I apologize for not including "Ladies", in my prior message. Would a non-gender "guys" suffice in the future?
 
Carpe Mundun,

If I may ask, why didn't you buy the boat? Looks real clean.. Will they take a trade?

Thanks.
 
DL-
I liked the boat, but I am not a big fan of that generation of body style from Sea Ray. I like the 04+ model body styles.
The Admiral and I are in a debate - she wants a 260 Sun Deck, I want a 44 DA. The compromise might be a 320 DA.
Once I settle an issue with my current 07 240 DA, I will post a great story and pictures to match.
 
This may or may not have relevence to thsi thread. I recently sea trialed identical 2005 SR 390 DA's One with Mercs and one with Cummins. bottom line, I FELT that the oil burner was so much less resposneive in terms of it's turning responsiveness and 'get and go' then the Gassers! Also, the Oilburner rode so much lower in the aft and generaly much less nimble then the Gasrers. Bseisds the price diference is 60K!!! I dont know what to do. I agree that in the long term one will get the 'investment' of the diesels back and resale will be easier but why the peerformance diference? Am I crazy or does someone else here agre?
 
Well, it is almost one year from the day I posted this message. It may have taken me a year to sell and buy a boat, but after a few false starts, I finally bought a new to me, 2001 410 Sundancer with 3126 Cats! Yes, I listened to all you diesel geeks to the point of brainwashing. However, after a 5 hour trip from the North shore of Long Island, via Manhattan to the South shore, I am no longer brainwashed by all you diesel geeks. I am now 100% convinced that diesels are the way to go! From the way she handles around the dock to how she ran without me touching the throttles for almost 2 hours in the ocean against waves and wind, made me a believer.

I have to send a major thank you to all of you for your feed back to my many, many questions. This is a great site with a great group of guys and gals!

Finally I have to send a huge thank you to one person that many of you members like me, have come to know, trust, and call a friend, Frank Webster! Frank’s endless knowledge, unbelievable patience and 100% objective answers to my seemingly endless questions, gave me the confidence to choose and buy this boat.

Frank – Thank You!

Safe Boating to all of you.

Let’s have a great 2008 Boating Season!!!!

2001 410 Sundancer – 3126 Cats – Dani-Lu Rocks
 
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