Sageslinger
New Member
- Mar 13, 2014
- 22
- Boat Info
- 1998 Sundancer SE 270
- Engines
- 454 Mercruiser w/ Bravo III
I am not new to boating or getting wet. We have enjoyed a 2001 21' Wellcraft Excalibur for the last few years and I have worked as a Fly Fishing Guide on the rivers of East Tennessee rowing a white water river dory by Boulder Boat Works as a side gig. But I have a young family and it was finally time to put up oars and go play with my girls. So....
I am currently closing on a 1998 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer SE. I have been searching high and low for a cruiser since last September. Didn't want a project, didn't want to pay through the nose. I had a list of requirements and things I thought were important. Age was one of them, but I thought if I could find a well care for boat I wasn't going to let it stand completely in the way. 98 was about my threshold. I looked at all makes of boats and configurations. After taking the boat out for a Sea Trial this past Saturday I finally found what I have been looking for. Upon bottom inspection this week it should be mine. Looking forward to it.
I settled on the Sundancer as listed above. The powerhouse is a 7.4 liter 454 MPI w/ Bravo III outdrive. (320 original hours). The boat owner has kept it in immaculate condition for a 16 year old boat, inside and out. It has all new tops, isenglass and cockpit cover. Some of its perks is a Windlass Anchor, 7,000 btuh AC/Heat, new form fitting foam replaced the old bedding, vacuum flush head, hot water heater, and all the creature comforts of a loaded midcabin. It also has a new swim platform, outfitted with SeaDek. It is paired with an Eagle tandem trailer.
I look forward to reading and getting what I am sure will be questions answered.
SageSlinger
I am currently closing on a 1998 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer SE. I have been searching high and low for a cruiser since last September. Didn't want a project, didn't want to pay through the nose. I had a list of requirements and things I thought were important. Age was one of them, but I thought if I could find a well care for boat I wasn't going to let it stand completely in the way. 98 was about my threshold. I looked at all makes of boats and configurations. After taking the boat out for a Sea Trial this past Saturday I finally found what I have been looking for. Upon bottom inspection this week it should be mine. Looking forward to it.
I settled on the Sundancer as listed above. The powerhouse is a 7.4 liter 454 MPI w/ Bravo III outdrive. (320 original hours). The boat owner has kept it in immaculate condition for a 16 year old boat, inside and out. It has all new tops, isenglass and cockpit cover. Some of its perks is a Windlass Anchor, 7,000 btuh AC/Heat, new form fitting foam replaced the old bedding, vacuum flush head, hot water heater, and all the creature comforts of a loaded midcabin. It also has a new swim platform, outfitted with SeaDek. It is paired with an Eagle tandem trailer.
I look forward to reading and getting what I am sure will be questions answered.
SageSlinger
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