ladzio
New Member
- May 8, 2023
- 6
- Boat Info
- 2001 SeaRay Sundancer 270
- Engines
- MerCruiser 7.4L MPI III w/Bravo III Drive
Hello SeaRay owners! We hope to buy our first boat soon. We found a 2001 SeaRay Sundancer 270 for sale in Westchester, NY. 316 hours on MerCruiser 7.4L MPI III. We like the boat layout. We plan to use it on Long Island Sound for a few years before trading up to something newer and maybe bigger (once the budget allows). In the meantime, this boat looks just right for us as first-time owners to be. It does need some cosmetic repairs but we are happy to put in the time ourselves.
Next step is to do a survey. Our sales agent sent us 4 surveyors to pick from (Jim Dias; Capt. Chris Nebel; Capt. Ray Clifford; John Lowe). Anyone has experience with these gentlemen, do they do a thorough engine inspection too? Anyone can recommend in Westchester a surveyor who does boat and engine survey?
Second question, we plan to have friends on the boat occasionally, possibly up to 9 people. Any issue with this engine getting the boat on plane with these many folks on board? Should we actually load it up with people for the sea trial or no need? Our sales agent says this engine has plenty of power to get on plane once loaded up, although with this many folks 270 will get crowded. But that's allright.
Appreciate all the advice you can share. Thank you.
Next step is to do a survey. Our sales agent sent us 4 surveyors to pick from (Jim Dias; Capt. Chris Nebel; Capt. Ray Clifford; John Lowe). Anyone has experience with these gentlemen, do they do a thorough engine inspection too? Anyone can recommend in Westchester a surveyor who does boat and engine survey?
Second question, we plan to have friends on the boat occasionally, possibly up to 9 people. Any issue with this engine getting the boat on plane with these many folks on board? Should we actually load it up with people for the sea trial or no need? Our sales agent says this engine has plenty of power to get on plane once loaded up, although with this many folks 270 will get crowded. But that's allright.
Appreciate all the advice you can share. Thank you.