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Hello,

I've been lurking on this site for months and truly am better off for it. Great forum!

I have been shopping for 5 weeks and after a good meeting yesterday, I'm trying out what may prove to be our family's 1st boat tomorrow morning.

I’d like some honest opinions:
2007 Sear Ray Select 220 (23’), 5.0 Merc w/Bravo III with 131 hours, original tandem trailer with surge brakes and brand new rubber. Nice bimini top, but no wakeboard tower. The exterior has as few scratches that could be buffed out and there is a ¼” ding on the bow that goes to the fiberglass weave. The interior is a 9.5/10. The snap-in carpet is perfect and there is a small scuff on one of the cushions. Full bench seat (Option “A” from 2007) with no walk-through but a very large sun pad. Nice sound system with Sirius and mp3 port.
He is the original owner and the boat has been kept indoors at 55 degrees off-season.
He claims its “priced to sell” at $24,900.00 and I tend to agree.
My wife and I are 45, and our kids are 16, 14 and 12. We amount to around 765 lbs. of people, for what it’s worth.
Please fire away with anything that comes to mind!
 
Quick search on Boat trader shows that's about the highest asking price. Sounds small for a family of 5
 
Welcome to CSR!

You mentioned no wake board tower and 3 teenagers. If you intend to use the boat for water sports let me suggest this...While on the boat tomorrow spend a few minutes envisioning the family of 5, coolers, food bags, towels, phones and any tubes, skis, boards & other gear on the boat with you. "Stuff" adds up quickly and space on almost any boat can become a valuable commodity very quickly.

I can not speak about the power of the 5.0 in this boat with your expected load so hopefully others will chime in before you make your decision. How many people will you have on board during your sea trial? There is a big difference in weight between two adults (you & a salesman) with a 1/4 tank of fuel vs. a family of 5 and a full day's load of boating gear.

Good luck & again, Welcome to CSR.
 
I just bought a 06 220 Select with the 350 Mag and Bravo III last winter. I paid 23,500 for mine, with 158 hours. It's been a great boat for us. Sounds like you're getting a good deal. Make sure all the mechanical stuff works right and have fun with it.
 
Thanks!

I'm testing with a buddy of mine who has been boating for 15 or so years, so his opinion will help. I feel like the tower could be added later. And I've found that 2006-2008 220s with under 150 hours range from 23-33k.
 
Good luck , and basically just go with what your gut tell ya... 1st boat is very exciting, I remember mine well!

Looking forward to hearing your report on how your test run goes!
 
Watt,

Welcome top CSR! Where in the Buckeye State will you be doing your boating? Good luck with your search.
 
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Watt,

Welcome top CSR! Where in the Buckeye State will you be doing your boating? Good luck with your search.
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Thanks!

We live between Springfield and Yellow Springs, so we'll be travelling to get on lakes of any real size. CJ Brown reservoir is close to us and around 1,900 acres.

The one thing I find unique about this 220 is the rear seating layout. This one has the full bench seat which leaves no walk-through. It has a much larger sunpad, though. Any opinions on that aspect?

 
Watt said:
Thanks!

We live between Springfield and Yellow Springs, so we'll be travelling to get on lakes of any real size. CJ Brown reservoir is close to us and around 1,900 acres.

The one thing I find unique about this 220 is the rear seating layout. This one has the full bench seat which leaves no walk-through. It has a much larger sunpad, though. Any opinions on that aspect?
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Our Sport 190 has the full bench seat with full sunpad. We have had this boat for a little over a year, this is our second season with it. We really like the layout of ours. When we are anchored I can stretch out on the bench-seat with the bimini up, and get some shade if the sun is position right which is relaxing, plus my wife being the sunbunny she is - I mean she just loves soaking up the rays - she really likes the full sunpad she can lay out on.

Also underneath our full bench seat is a built in cooler, which actually works pretty good. We can throw food and several drinks in there, fill it up with ice and it keeps everything nice and cold when we are out all day long.

That 2007 is a good year to get, I think it was around '02-'03 that Sea Ray got all the wood out of the boats. Should not be any wood components in that hull, not the transom, or sub floor, or stringers, etc.
Our first boat was a used 1990 Sea Ray 180 BR, served it's purpose for us as we got about 2 and a half seasons out of it, and determined we really like boating and would stick with it - but I ended up selling it for parts, as it was rotting from the inside out...

Then we got this new Sport 190 last year, and yep I am already getting that 3ft-itis thing, but we still though really enjoy it.

Good luck tomorrow!
 
Watt,

I'm in a similar situation, so let me tell you my experience. My boat is in my sig - 210 BR with 5.0 EFI, 240hp. I have 5 people on the boat routinely; me, wife, 17 year old and twin 14 year olds. We routinely have an extra adult or two or kid or two on board. I also don't have a wakeboard tower, but I do routinely pull a 4 person tube, knee boards and wake boards. I have NEVER felt that I didn't have enough power. My boat is rated for ten people, and with 7 on board it starts to feel a little crowded. However, if the kids are on the tube or swimming, it's never a big deal.

We also have the full sunpad, and there are times when I wish I had the walk through. I had to get over worrying about everyone stepping on the sunpad because that's why it's there. It's nice for the wife or kids to lay out on when soaking up the sun. So far no issues or damage because of all the walking on it. A walk through would be convenient, but for what we do with the boat, it's not necessary. Once again, it is a trade off.

I think the 220 would be great for your family. Make an offer closer to the lower side on the price and meet in the middle. Or if you feel the boat is well cared for and worth the asking price, go for it. If your family is like mine, you won't regret it. :thumbsup:
 
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The test drive went well, but my buddy felt that the hole shot wasn't there. Possibly a manifold leak. Once on plane, though...awesome. The owner agreed to have service at the local marina look at it. I'll know more next week.

Thanks for all the input!
 
Welcome aboard
 
Watt said:
The test drive went well, but my buddy felt that the hole shot wasn't there. Possibly a manifold leak. Once on plane, though...awesome. The owner agreed to have service at the local marina look at it. I'll know more next week.

Thanks for all the input!
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Hole shot could also have a lot to do with the size/type of prop. My boat prop is not awesome out of the hole, but it has a good balance between holeshot and top end. Once again, it's a compromise.
 
Best advice I ever received was...to buy your second boat first. Although a great boat, you might find yourselves wishing for a slightly bigger vessel. Just my opinion, but maybe look at something bigger.


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After a tune up and replacing an exhaust gasket, it's a deal and it's home!

Thanks again!
 
Dude, she's a beauty! Now you're making me want to start boat shopping.
 
Very nice!
Great looking boat and congrats! That will make a great first boat!
I look forward to hearing of your experiences with it.
 
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