Cruisers 3375 vs. SR 330 DA both 1998 year models

cowtowner

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Feb 19, 2007
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My wife and I are looking at these two models. The wife really likes the cabin layout of the Cruisers 3375, I tend to like the lines of the SR better.

Both are powered by 7.4 MPI with inboard

Both are around the same price, the Cruisers has 300 hours vs about 500 hrs on the SR.
 
cowtowner said:
My wife and I are looking at these two models. The wife really likes the cabin layout of the Cruisers 3375, I tend to like the lines of the SR better.
Both are powered by 7.4 MPI with inboard
Both are around the same price, the Cruisers has 300 hours vs about 500 hrs on the SR.

Welcome to CSR, and please take some time to introduce yourself.
On to the subject matter.
While I'm not familiar with the SR 330 DA, we have very close friends who own a '98 Cruisers 3375. (I helped them buy it.)
It has an awsome and very comfortable layout, both in the cabin and in the cockpit, and is a well made and very solid boat. The canvas layout was awkward, but he redesigned and recanvased, which is now very much better. The only negative for this boat is the cumbersome and awkward access to the "boiler room", and very tight quarters once accessed (for someone my size).
Best of luck with your decision... :wink:
 
Cruisers yachts

Cruisers are very nice boats, we also have some friends who have one. made here in wisconsin, we see lot of them
Make sure you have a sea trial in some heavy chop on both boats. Then let us know.

I know it is a new boat to you, but don't forget resale. :thumbsup:
 
To me Cruisers Gelcoat does not look near as nice as Sea Ray's. Cruisers cabins with real wood always look nice. The 330 is a great boat.
 
Guess I should introduce ourselves....we live in the D/FW area, right about 40years old, have one kid living at home with us (7 years old) and started looking for a boat last summer.

What started as a shopping spree for a new 22 ft. bow rider ended up 8 months later looking at 33 ft. express cruisers.

The price of a new bow rider really shocked us, and for the bang for the buck, we'd use a 33' in a slip a whole lot more.

The wife wants Air Conditioning for overnights, and we plan to use it as a "vacation home"

This is kinda opposite of most guys, she's convinced, I'm still trying to talk myself into the idea of a $80,000 purchase.
 
cowtowner said:
we'd use a 33' in a slip a whole lot more.
The wife wants Air Conditioning for overnights, and we plan to use it as a "vacation home" This is kinda opposite of most guys, she's convinced, I'm still trying to talk myself into the idea of a $80,000 purchase.
Cowtowner,
Positively thumbs up :thumbsup: :thumbsup: for slip living, especially if it's a vacation home. Equal thumbs up to air conditioning. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
We had a Cruisers on a slip, and hour and a half from our home for 9+ years without A/C, and now have the Sea Ray with A/C, and there is absolutely no comparison for creature comfort. More importantly in your climate. Both boats are of very good quality, but I do agree somewhat that the SR gel coat is a little superior. As far as the $$$, and the layout of the boat, only you and the boss can decide that.... You do have a vote, right...???? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Best wishes with your decision, and happy boating... :smt038
 
We just bought a SR330DA that is in storage. I liked the C3375s that we looked at. However, the colors that we looked at did not please The Admiral sooooo ---.

Also I have done some work on the SR since buying it and it is tight in the engine area.
 
Cotowner - check your PM's.

Both are good boats. We bought a 1997 330 DA with twin carb'ed 7.4L v-drive in December. It is proving to be a great boat. The layout suits us well - we have three little ones under the age of 7. It's about roomy enough while letting us keep a close eye on them. The boat cruises very comfortably and efficiently for a 33-foot boat - with the 7.4's it is a great balance of power and hull. Here in TX (we're in Clear Lake south of Houston) you will definitely want A/C and good canvas too - but I expect all boats that size will have A/C.

The difference in time on the engines of the two boats you mention is not as important as how they have been maintained. Since you are inland I suspect that both are RWC. With proper maintenance you should get 1500 hours under normal use. Keys on the 7.4l Merc's are exhaust manifolds and risers along with cooling system (impellers and sea water pumps). Of course, a good survey, complete engine check and sea trial before purchase are essential. Find a good, experienced and reputable mechanic to go over the engines and genny if it has one.

Researching potential purchases I found the reports from BoatTest to be very helpful. It costs, but once you narrow down you can buy one-month access for $20 and get copies of all the archive reports you want. One of the first things I did running the boat after we closed the sale was to check my performance numbers against the BoatTest results when the boat was new (they just happened to test the same version). I was truly surprised and pleased that I get about as exact a match as I can determine. I also talked with about a dozen current and previous 330 DA owners and nobody had anything but good words for the boat.

If you have any questions on the 330 DA, let me know. I'll be glad to share any info I have on the boat.
 
We own a 1995 330DA. The folks in the slip next to use own a 2000 Cruisers 3375 and are good friends of ours.

Both boats are great and you cannot go wrong with either IMHO. The Cruisers feels bigger to me and when looking at both from the shore it looks bigger, mainly wider. My guess is because of the side gunnells (the 'side' deck for walking along the side of the boat) on our 330.

I would not give up the gunnells for a walk thru windshield though lots of folks love a walk thru windshield. Sea Ray gives you the gunnells and you give up a walk thru windshield. The folks who own the 3375 were backing in to slip one day. The wife was trying to throw my the bow line. She was trying to balance herslef on the side and slipped and fell iinto the water, almost hitting her head on a pilon. If they had gunnells she could have walked down and handled me the line. Though a walk thru windshield is nice.

I like the lines of a our sea ray better and overall I think it feels like a more solid boat, could just be my Sea Ray snobbery kicking in.

You might want to look at the Maxum 3300 too.
 
330 vs 3375

Regarding the difference between these boats...I have a '97 330 and have put 450hrs plus behind the helm. This has always been a dreamboat of mine and still continues to be after all these hours. One of my best friends has a '97 3375.

Personally I prefer the ride of the 330. I have had this boat in 6-8' rollers and some very tough 4-5' chop and the boat handles very well! The 3375 feels a bit "loose" at speed although the Volvo shifters are very smooth.

As previously mentioned, the main difference is the pass through windsheild vs. gunnels on the 330. I prefer the yacht-like feature of the gunnels. These are fantastic when docking or rafting up with another boat.

When cruising I prefer the port front seat facing forward vs. the side facing bench of the Cruisers.

As you can see, they are both very similar boats and will be a wonderful floating cabin. My parting words...the 330 Sundancer wasn't the best selling Sea Ray without a good reason!

Enjoy!
 

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