Here is a shocker!
- Thread starter Two Buoys
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I am kind of biased towards the 240 Sundeck since that was my previous boat. The 240SD is the largest selling boat in Sea Ray's line up so that tells you something about the popularity of the boat. Secondly, it is very accomodating in terms of the number of people you can have on board at one time (yes, it will probably seat more than your 390DA did in the cockpit :grin: ). It is rated for twelve. The head size is nice especially for the ladies and little ones. And the boat will handle lake chop very well. We used ours primarily for tubing and it worked well. We only had the 5.0 but more power never hurt anyone. Get the camper canvas option and you can extend your boating season as well. The 240SD is identical in dimensions to the 260SD. However, the 260SD offers you a choice of big block power if that's important to you. The 220SD is an excellent boat as well. It's just not as roomy as the other two. The choice is yours but speaking personally I highly recommend the 240SD.
Dave summed it up. Personally I like the 240SD. Although the new 290SD is one sweet boat :thumbsup:
Larry&Leisa
Active Member
We have a lakehouse and the 240 really meets our needs. The kids and grandkids come ( like over Labor Day) and we all fit on nicely along with all the assorted 'stuff' for a day out on the lake... from a bannana toy strapped on the back, to our wakeboards stored in the lockers, to ample storage for food and beverage. Plus with all daughters and granddaughters... well you can imagine the use the head gets. We have the 350 Mag and it pulls great and with the 240 you still have the added benefit of being able to tow anywhere if you'd like a change of scenery.
But man o man.. I'm with you Chuck on the 290... :thumbsup:
But man o man.. I'm with you Chuck on the 290... :thumbsup:
I always use 6500 to 7000lbs
4800 Boat
1200 Trailer
500-1000 fuel, oil, etc.
4800 Boat
1200 Trailer
500-1000 fuel, oil, etc.
Searay Jim
Member
Depends mostly on the trailer. Mine weighed in at 1650 before adding a spare. At that time, almost no liquid, no gear, basically the boat and trailer were bare with maybe 10 gallons of gas and was 6980 gross.
Add another 30-50 gallons of gas (I try to run it at about 1/2 to 3/4 since we don't burn a lot each trip and it's easy to fill) and I keep the water full (20 gallons) and I can't imagine what all the crap on it weighs now, including an additional 70-80#'s in batteries.
I estimate mine at about 7600# at peak loaded weight, and about 7300-7400 pretty normal.
The 240 needs to be on an 8000# trailer (most dealer don't order them that way) whether it be with 2 x 5200 axles or a triple. Roadrunner Trailers (local ad I know them) will only do 8000#'s for them now because the problems come back to them, not the dealer and it's just not safe. The price diff. is minimal too.
Add another 30-50 gallons of gas (I try to run it at about 1/2 to 3/4 since we don't burn a lot each trip and it's easy to fill) and I keep the water full (20 gallons) and I can't imagine what all the crap on it weighs now, including an additional 70-80#'s in batteries.
I estimate mine at about 7600# at peak loaded weight, and about 7300-7400 pretty normal.
The 240 needs to be on an 8000# trailer (most dealer don't order them that way) whether it be with 2 x 5200 axles or a triple. Roadrunner Trailers (local ad I know them) will only do 8000#'s for them now because the problems come back to them, not the dealer and it's just not safe. The price diff. is minimal too.
