Theresamarie11
New Member
Hi, just joined your community here and I have a question(s).
My husband and I are looking at 2 sea ray 260s. One is a 2000 with 7.4MPI and trailer (200 hrs, great condition) the other is a 2004 with arch, 350 Mag MPI (60 hours) and in like new condition.
We currently have a 22.5' cuddy with 350 of a not to me mentioned brand (not Sea Ray), but we have loved it none-the-less.
The older boat (2000) with nice trailer we think will sell for around $35000. The older boat also has a bow thruster.
The newer boat (2004) without trailer will sell probably for $42.5K.
Option wise, besides motor differences, the newer boat has the arch, and the older one has the bow thruster, and the rest is the same. Amazing the layout is identicle.. even carpet color is the same.
What we want is an all around boat, something that can do both water sports (play...towables, kneeboard, etc.. not skiing), fishing, and just island hopping and overnighters. So we want a boat that has a little performance and does in between 35-45mph.
We think the 260 fits that bill and love the layout of the boat.
If we get the newer boat we'll have to get a trailer as we like to go to different places.
So my questions: Any opinions on which one will perform better? The 7.5 MPI or the 350 mag MPI. They are within 10 HP of each other. Which one will be more economical?
Also, any opinion on which one is the better deal? We have an opinion, but by no means is educated, but want to hear all of your opinions please.
Thank you for your help, and hope to be a Sea Ray owner soon.
Thank you,
Terri
My husband and I are looking at 2 sea ray 260s. One is a 2000 with 7.4MPI and trailer (200 hrs, great condition) the other is a 2004 with arch, 350 Mag MPI (60 hours) and in like new condition.
We currently have a 22.5' cuddy with 350 of a not to me mentioned brand (not Sea Ray), but we have loved it none-the-less.
The older boat (2000) with nice trailer we think will sell for around $35000. The older boat also has a bow thruster.
The newer boat (2004) without trailer will sell probably for $42.5K.
Option wise, besides motor differences, the newer boat has the arch, and the older one has the bow thruster, and the rest is the same. Amazing the layout is identicle.. even carpet color is the same.
What we want is an all around boat, something that can do both water sports (play...towables, kneeboard, etc.. not skiing), fishing, and just island hopping and overnighters. So we want a boat that has a little performance and does in between 35-45mph.
We think the 260 fits that bill and love the layout of the boat.
If we get the newer boat we'll have to get a trailer as we like to go to different places.
So my questions: Any opinions on which one will perform better? The 7.5 MPI or the 350 mag MPI. They are within 10 HP of each other. Which one will be more economical?
Also, any opinion on which one is the better deal? We have an opinion, but by no means is educated, but want to hear all of your opinions please.
Thank you for your help, and hope to be a Sea Ray owner soon.
Thank you,
Terri