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Has anyone put a measuring tape on their 48DA to see what the true over all length is from hydraulic swim platform to anchor? I got the attached spec sheet from SR and I'm a little skeptical about their accuracy. I just want to make sure the 48 would fit within 51' that this marina allows. They have been very specific that they won't allow an inch over 51'.

Thanks in advance.
 

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Thanks Andrew. I'm kicking myself in the ars for not measuring the one I just looked at while driving through nor Cal a few days ago. Even had the measuring tape, but totally spaced on it. If anyone knows 100%, I would appreciate it. Sending signed lease to the marina tomorrow with the check.
 
This is from the owner's manual for a 2007. 51' LOA.

Paul
 

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Suggest you look closely at the two diagrams provided. I believe these show the length from rear of swim platform to the front of anchor in chute is greater than 51 feet.
 
That's the problem, these diagrams are vague and leave some room for guessing. That's why I was hoping someone has measured it first hand.
 
It's funny... You have a big boat and you want it to be smaller...and when you have a small boat you want it bigger. :)

I would think an accurate length down to the inch In or out of the water would be pretty tough with a tape measure for you or the facility your moving too.. I would go with 51' and see where it goes

Or go with 48' like your model says.... I had a situation the other day where they said I was 42' because it said 420... I can't argue with that.
 
Blueone said:
... I had a situation the other day where they said I was 42' because it said 420... I can't argue with that.
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Wish that would happen to me more often at transient Marinas. Mine says 410 but they charge me for 45 feet.
 
According to the diagram, the anchor will add to the overall length and is not accounted for in the 51' quoted.
 
I have always found the measurements Sea Ray publishes to be very accurate. The length of the hull is 51'-0", from the back of the built in swimplatform to the front of the hull. Add the anchor chute and you get another 10-1/2"
for 51'-10 1/2". The only thing vague is how your slip contract defines length.
 
Well I just went and looked at one and measured it. The anchor chute and the anchor add about 24 in. Measuring from center of the swim platform with the anchor I got 52 ft 10 in. So it sounds like Sea Ray's diagram is pretty accurate, which is a problem for my slip I think. I believe they define length overall as everything that sticks out.

The broker that showed this boat to me says that people can get pretty creative and that I could get a shorter anchor chute and mount the anchor so it's not sticking out past the boat. Does anyone know if that's possible?
 
DieselDogg said:
Well I just went and looked at one and measured it. The anchor chute and the anchor add about 24 in. Measuring from center of the swim platform with the anchor I got 52 ft 10 in. So it sounds like Sea Ray's diagram is pretty accurate, which is a problem for my slip I think. I believe they define length overall as everything that sticks out.

The broker that showed this boat to me says that people can get pretty creative and that I could get a shorter anchor chute and mount the anchor so it's not sticking out past the boat. Does anyone know if that's possible?
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I sure hate to discourage you DieselDogg, but my the tip of my anchor tucks up under the bow nicely in the factory configuration and as you noticed that monster still sticks out almost 2 feet. It's just a good size boat with a smaller number on it. I have a 50' slip and hang out almost 3' not including the dinghy. I hope you're able to figure something out.

-Tom
 
Different anchors fit in the chute or pulpit differently. I changed from a cast iron hi tensile strength Danforth to an aluminum Fortress and t h e fortress is a bit harder to get to nest but once in the chute it doesn't protrude as far from the boat. We are talking inches; not feet, but if your dockmaster is going to be a stickler for the length thing, you might try a different style of nchor, or heck, lay the anchor on the deck until their attention is directed elsewhere.
 
Thanks for the advice everyone! I was thinking the same thing, worse case, I'll lay it on deck for a little while.
 
I own a 50’ slip with my anchor right at the edge of the dock walk way my swim platform sticks out 2.5 ft from the edge of the slip. So I agree that when measuring from the anchor to the swim platform the boat is very close to 53 feet long. Sea Ray measures the length of the swim platform to the end of the bow as 51’ the anchor sticks out further than the bow.
 
Is the marina going to measure with a tape? Hard to do accurately with a boat in the water. I’d show them the pic from the manual, showing LOA as 51’. They’ll likely accept that since LOA is what they are checking. Tell them you know it’s right at the limit so you want their written approval. Once you get it, you’re covered.
 
fwebster said:
The only thing vague is how your slip contract defines length.
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I dont know why I didn't think about checking the rule book first, but your point made me realize I should rely on what marina's written policy is rather than what the harbor master told me verbally. Turns out harbor master was wrong. They were telling me 51' max, rule book says 54' is max. That was great news!

Well, at least if anyone ever wonders again, 48 DA is definatly almost 53' with anchor.
 
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