No you are sounding like one of those HGTV shows!
I know, its one of those things you obsess over then it doesn't matter after the job is done.
410 Sundancer/Express Cruiser and 400 Sundancer/Express Cruiser **Official Thread**
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I know, its one of those things you obsess over then it doesn't matter after the job is done.
Dani-Lu
Well-Known Member
Wise Decision!
My wife is 100% convinced I am color blind!
Done deal, swapped the other out for a much lighter hickory. A better product too, thicker with a more substantial tongue and groove system. I think this will look good
we clearly have a style - the vinyl is hickory just like most of our house…
we clearly have a style - the vinyl is hickory just like most of our house…
Carver370
Well-Known Member
- Mar 30, 2007
- 1,928
- Boat Info
- 2000 Sea Ray 400 Sundancer - Diesel
- Engines
- T-3116 CAT - 350 HP
That's going to look great, I really like the lighter color.
I promise I’ll make a dedicated thread for this, I’m starting it now, but just to share more here this color change was the right choice I believe….
Stee6043
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Shoot, what else do we have to talk about? Keep the posts coming! It's only January...so 14 +/- more Saturdays until we launch?
Stee6043
Well-Known Member
In the spirit of "what else do we have to talk about" I ordered one of these rigs this week. I'm hoping this vastly improves my experience in working above the rub-rail. I have a 7/9" Dewalt rotary that is an absolute beast. But I find it impossible to use on anything other than the hull sides and the flat foredeck area.
This guy is cheap...but has decent reviews. I'm hoping it's the perfect tool for the gunnel, walkways, transom, etc...
This guy is cheap...but has decent reviews. I'm hoping it's the perfect tool for the gunnel, walkways, transom, etc...
oh wow, I need that. I almost ripped my arm off with the dewalt inside the bow rail when it got a little excited and ran away from me
Fancy stuff
I went for the whole kit including ratchet straps and pad eyes. It’s not cheap but I found stainless ratchet straps are pretty expensive even for “non-marine”
they also make custom inserts for our new Highfield 310CL so those are included as well
I went for the whole kit including ratchet straps and pad eyes. It’s not cheap but I found stainless ratchet straps are pretty expensive even for “non-marine”
they also make custom inserts for our new Highfield 310CL so those are included as well
Riptide III
3D
- Dec 8, 2007
- 1,139
- Boat Info
- 1997 Sea Ray 400DA
Cat 3116 TA
1994 Sea Ray Laguna CC 250 Tohatsu
- Engines
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Wow! Mr big bucks. That’s nice. Look forward to hearing how easy it is to retrieve dinghy.Fancy stuff
I went for the whole kit including ratchet straps and pad eyes. It’s not cheap but I found stainless ratchet straps are pretty expensive even for “non-marine”
they also make custom inserts for our new Highfield 310CL so those are included as well
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haha, yeah they’re not cheap but very well built seemingly well designed. Time will tell, I’ll certainly report back
anyone have h2o davits or similar? Wondering how you all tie them down and which strap pattern works best. Hurley shows one on the bow eye and two at the transom but also recommends a fourth on the inside tube. I figure it varies widely by boat and platform size so some 400/410 examples would be great
Bob U
New Member
Looking to find and buy a 40' Sundancer with Cummins.
I just started to read this tread, great info.
Can I get some advise on about what would be a normal eco cruise speed and about what will the GPH be?
Thanks,
Bob
I just started to read this tread, great info.
Can I get some advise on about what would be a normal eco cruise speed and about what will the GPH be?
Thanks,
Bob
sundancers with cummins are restricted to later years. What year(s) are you considering? You'll find cummins in the 410 Express Cruisers around early 2000's but the sundancers of the same years mostly have caterpillars
Bob U
New Member
Bob U
New Member
I'm looking to buy a diesel 40' Sundancer around 2006 to 2009. I'm also considering the 380's and 390.
If you know someone wanting to sell one, please let me know or any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Bob
If you know someone wanting to sell one, please let me know or any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Bob
those are very nice boats with Cummins but a bit hard to find. If you can stretch the budget I’d try to add the 420’s from the same era (2004+) to the search. Good luck !
Bob U
New Member
Will do!
We have been looking at them on line and they are nice boats. The 420 is not much more than we were looking to spend, but it is definitely more boat then we need. What are some of the benefits to the 420 other then like the second head and a large galley countertop?
Thanks, Bob
We have been looking at them on line and they are nice boats. The 420 is not much more than we were looking to spend, but it is definitely more boat then we need. What are some of the benefits to the 420 other then like the second head and a large galley countertop?
Thanks, Bob
I found them to feel quite a bit larger when comparing the two models and we were not constrained with what size we could go to so more boat meant more value to us. The biggest factor was availability. I knew I wanted diesel power and the 390/40’s available were all gas. Going into the 42/44 I found mostly diesel and ultimately our diesel powered 410 became available at the right time
Bob U
New Member
I agree, I bet they feel quite a bit larger. We are going to try and look at a 420 tomorrow. For us I think the 40 might be our sweet spot for size and options. Docking here in Ft Lauderdale is crazy. Indoor storage where we are looking has a max length 41' beam 13'. If we went to the 420 it would most likely stay wet.
There are more 420's out there right now.
Bob
