First post - re 1992 Searay 290

[Cheryl0404]

Hi! So happy to have found this site! My husband and I live in central Arkansas and love boating. We're in the market for a cruiser and love the Sundancer.
We're looking seriously at a 1992 290. It's in good shape - no generator though. I wonder if there's room somewhere to put a generator.

Anyone's opinion/knowledge about this boat would be SO APPRECIATED!!
Please tell me ANYTHING about this boat -- The party is asking $18,500 for the boat and $2,500 for a tandem trailer.

We have a half ton Chevy Silverado 4x4 with towing package. Disaster to tow this beast?

This boat seems large to us - we have a Larson Senza (open bow) 22 foot and it tows like a dream.

Thanks to ALL!!

 

[Quint4]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif] I have a generator in mine standard from the factory.

1 - Drain the outdrive oil and check for water in the oil and excessive metal particulate (a pressure test is also in order)
2 - Props okay?
3 - Compression check the engine while warm. All cylinders should be above 100 and within 10% of each other
4 - Canvas in good shape? You will get serious sticker shock if it needs replaced (3 to 4K)
5 - Maintenance records available?
6 - Freshwater boat ? this would be a good thing.
7 - Have someone hold the steering wheel firmly, now try to move each outdrive side to side...does it move more than a half inch or so? gimble ring possible worn out.
8 - Refrigerator work? I put a new one in last year...$750...no kidding.
9 - Is it in the water? does the bilge have water in it? if it does, you may have a leak.
10 - Check that all gauges work. My fuel gauge did not work. I changed the sending unit in the top of the fuel tank. It was very tough to get at....very tough.
11 - When was the last time the exhaust was serviced, as in manifolds and riser inspected and gaskets changed? this is the biggest killer of marine engines and is often neglected
12 - Is the transom solid ? remove a few screws from the trim tabs.....wet wood revealed? (of course reseal with 3m 5200 when you put them back). take lots of time at the transom...any sign of moisture penetration near through hulls... inside or out?
13 - Sea trial the boat with five or six adults on board.....should reach 4600-4800 rpm at wide open throttle.
14 - When were u joints / gimble bearing / all bellows last serviced or replaced?
15 - When was impeller last changed?
16 - Confirm A/C works...run it while checking generator (must be in water of course to run AC or generator)
17 - You are looking at well over 12k lbs of boat and trailer....not your run of the mill bowrider....and a beam over 8' 6" means technically you need a permit to haul it. Your half ton truck would be seriously over it's towing capacity.
18 - Check that both trim tabs work....you need them.
19 - Check that the outdrives trim up fully and back down.
20 - Toilet work?
21 - All freshwater spigots work? no leaks in freshwater system?....pump should turn off a few seconds after a faucet is shut off.
22- Look under EVERY cushion and hatch for standing water, if you find it investigate further.
23 - Anchor windlass?...does it work? they are not cheap to replace.
24 - Watch temp gauge during sea trial ....boat should not overheat at any time....also keep an eye on the oil pressure gauge, My 454 stays between 40 - 60 psi.[/FONT]


Good Luck...we love our 1992 290DA.

 

[shore]

I'd sell you my 1994 290 w/trailer for $23k.We just put a 130hr fresh water cooled 330hp 7.4 in and a fresh Bravo3.Custom swim platform and more.

tgriffin36@cfl.rr.com if you want more info.