New to CSR, New to Sea Ray!

Sageslinger

Sageslinger

New Member
Mar 13, 2014
22
Watts Bar Lake, Tennessee
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
 
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I originally thought the SE's were only made in 1999... but I guess not.

Welcome to CSR!
 
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Welcome, you will love it!


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Welcome! I'm rather new myself, but this is a great place to ask advice, talk boating, or anything else.
 
Welcome aboard.
 
Welcome aboard! Enjoy your new toy!
 
Welcome. Good choice for a family boat that you can also trailer. Enjoy taking pictures of it and posting them right here. Some of these people won't believe you until they see the pics.:wink: especially me :grin:
 
Pics won't be a problem... :) Yeah, my girls are absolutely pumped. One reason I chose one I could trailer is I have several lakes in my area I can get to within an hours drive that aren't part of the Tennessee River Channel. 90+ percent of the time it will kept on the River, but it will be nice to be able to head for different water from time to time.
 
Looks like mine. Nice boat!


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I have been working the last two weekends to get it ready for the upcoming season. I have done some maintenance in the engine compartment and cleaned it. Washed the gunnels, hit it with stain remover and acetone. Packed PFD's, first aid kit, extra anchor and rope, bumpers, and mooring ropes. I also scrubbed, sanded and repainted the outdrive and replaced the anodes. I spent yesterday removing stickers and the name. Now it needs a good buff. Luckily a good friend of mine details boats on the side. ;)

Gonna change the oil and impeller next. Then it is time to pack the family and go play.

Outdrive


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Welcome and nice looking boat. My first boat was a 1988 Sundancer 270, still have it. Great boat. Have a great and safe time with it.
 
Sageslinger said:
I have been working the last two weekends to get it ready for the upcoming season. I have done some maintenance in the engine compartment and cleaned it. Washed the gunnels, hit it with stain remover and acetone. Packed PFD's, first aid kit, extra anchor and rope, bumpers, and mooring ropes. I also scrubbed, sanded and repainted the outdrive and replaced the anodes. I spent yesterday removing stickers and the name. Now it needs a good buff. Luckily a good friend of mine details boats on the side. ;)

Gonna change the oil and impeller next. Then it is time to pack the family and go play.

Outdrive


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Thanx for the update and the pics. You're doin' good. I did happen to notice some minor errors; "rope" that is associated with an anchor is called "rode", "bumpers" are on cars - "fenders" are put on boats to protect the hull from bumps and scratches, and last but not least - "ropes" associated with mooring are referred to as "lines" - hence mooring lines. Wouldn't want the Admiral or the girls on your crew to catch you using land lubber talk. :grin: Really nice boat. :thumbsup:
 
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Thanx for the update and the pics. You're doin' good. I did happen to notice some minor errors; "rope" that is associated with an anchor is called "rode", "bumpers" are on cars - "fenders" are put on boats to protect the hull from bumps and scratches, and last but not least - "ropes" associated with mooring are referred to as "lines" - hence mooring lines. Wouldn't want the Admiral or the girls on your crew to catch you using land lubber talk. :grin: Really nice boat. :thumbsup:
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Yeah... I am working on my vocabulary. I have noticed going from runabout to a cruiser I am expected to step up my game. :)
 
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