another newbie...

[MiLo]

Hello to all. We have purchased our first Sea Ray. She is a 215 EC and so far its been fun. Prior owner didnt take care of her so it is now duty to try and get her back in shape. Plan on replacing the oil gauge and install "smart tabs" this weekend. Had her about 4 months now and have had a blast. Here in south florida the weather makes for nice weekend outings. Havent stayed over night on her yet but hope to soon. We cruise the intercoastal waterway and take in all the sites. Peanut Island is the summer hot spot and wild life is more than expected. Always hoping to meet fellow owners. Safe boating to all....

 

[midway]

Welcome aboard, glad you have found us, this is the place to be. Hope you like the Smart Tabs, mine work great on my boat.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Welcome aboard! Great boat - I used to have the exact same one... model year, engine and drive. Biased, of course, but I don't think there's another 22' cuddy on the market that offers the bang-for-the-buck that this one does.

Just a suggestion: Put Bennett Hydraulic or Lenco Electric tabs on instead of the Smart Tabs. Nothing wrong with the Smart's, but you don't have the ability to control them yourself. There's many times (especially with the way you're going to use the boat) where you'll want to be able to adjust them individually or just simply have more or less tab in the water. Again, just a recommendation - not a knock on the Smart's.

Other than that, good luck! The boat will handle remarkably well in adverse conditions.