Cruisers 3375 WOW!!!

andy k

andy k

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Feb 7, 2009
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Lake Erie
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40.3
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Yanmar
I have always been a fan of Sea Ray and my family has always been very loyal to Sea Ray also. Cruisers Yachts is built just 60 miles down the road from my house, so as you can imagine you will see more Cruisers than Sea Rays in most marinas in the area. I have heard nothing but good things about the construction, quality and customer service of Cruisers Yachts. I know that this is a biased forum but I would like to say I am extremely impressed with the Cruisers Yachts models 3375, and the newer 3470. The cockpit layout is excellent, it has a walk through windshield and even has a separate shower in the bathroom. The fuel economy is suppose to be 30% better than sea rays version. I did have a chance to ride in a 3375 and a 3470 and I was impressed with how the hull handled in the rough water. I would hate to leave the Sea Ray brand but this boat is really tempting. :smt017
 
Cruisers are nice boats... But in the ocean, I will take a Sea Ray over a Cruiser...
 
I think their layouts are nice. But take a look at the details like welds on the SS. It's the little stuff like that drives me nuts.
 
I know they got bought out in the mid 90's and since then the quality factor dramatically increased. the 2000+ models seem to be a similar quality as a Sea Ray. It is however not even close to the Quality of a Bayliner :lol:
 
I just sold my 1999 Cruisers Yachts 3375, and I really enjoyed it. I actually was looking for a 340DA, but this boat fell into my lap and for the price, I had to buy it. Like literally, had to buy it. I bought the boat in July of 2009, and it was a bit edgy, like I said, the price was stupid cheap, and I knew what I was getting into.

I figured I would want a bigger boat soon, and at this setup I knew I could sell it quickly if the right opportunity on a bigger boat presented itself.

So I told the storage yard that I wanted to sell it, gave him a price that I wanted, and in a week I had a buyer. In another two weeks I deposited the check, at a tidy profit, I might add.

The layout of the boat was great, and the accommodations were the best of a boat this size, IMHO. One thing i would say is that the engine room access was tight. VERY tight, so if you are a DIY'er, keep that in mind. I have not been in the bilge of a 340, and it may be similar.

Boat ran almost 40 mph on GPS with 454 Crusaders, but in big water I think the trim tabs were a bit inadequate. If I were debating between a 3375 and a 3470, I would probably opt for the 3470 because of the forward sweeping radar arch. I like the lights over the helm instead of the further aft arrangement of the rear-swept 3375. Probably just personal preference.

I would say the boat was well built, and aside from your typical nickel dime stuff, I had no problems at all. It was a 1999 3375 with 420 hours on the engines when I bought it. I would buy another one if I was looking for something in that size range.
 
andy k said:
I know they got bought out in the mid 90's and since then the quality factor dramatically increased. the 2000+ models seem to be a similar quality as a Sea Ray. It is however not even close to the Quality of a Bayliner :lol:
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that makes sense. My budget kept me looking at older boats when we bought ours, and all the older cruisers I saw did not stand the test of time, but things have changed since then.
 
I think they're pretty nice boats, and wouldn't hesitate to buy one if the right deal came along.
The one thing that kind of drives me a little crazy about Sea Ray is that you need to go to a much bigger boat to get a seperate shower stall. That's one of the things I'd really like to have in my next boat.
 
My dockmate has a 1985 Cruisers 336 Ultra Vee. Damn nice boat and it has held up well. The Crusader 454's have 1200 hours and run great. It's been well cared for...
 
I have owned 2 Cruisers before the Sea Ray I have now. I owned a Cruisers 2870 and a 3470. I sold the 2870 to a friend back in 2002 and that boat now has over 1100 hrs on a single gas engine (7.4) and it is still going strong. The 3470 that I owned was an excellent boat....and it took waves and seas every bit as good as my current boat (which is 9 ft longer and weighs 10K lbs more).

The very best thing about Cruisers is the way the factory stands behind them. You can call them up and talk to a live person and they will answer your questions. Even if you do leave a message.....someone will actually call you back. If you need a screw or some small part, they will ship it to you. I can not say enough great things about Cruisers as a company.

With all of that said, I do love my Sea Ray. I bought it from someone I know and got a very good deal on it. If I hadn't, I would have definately considered buying another Cruisers.
 
Being that close to the factory, have you ever toured it?
 
The plant is in Oconto Wisconsin, and My Dad stores his boat for winter storage in Oconto. I have driven past the plant plenty of times and yet I have never made time for a tour. The marina that my Dad stores his boat in winter is the marina where they put the boats in for water tests. I always take a close look at the boats some of the boats that I have seen were not even offered to the public yet. :grin:

however I would not buy a newer cruisers because I cannot get over the square windshield and the round body it does not look right
 
As others have said, look at the small details. I am a long time SeaRay owner, when you are next to another brand look carefully. Also there is alot you cannot see. Instead of screwed down pieces of fiberglass, SR's are molded in, arches are 1 piece. Guess the best way is to spend a night on both before purchase and you might decide yourself.
 
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