teamgomez
New Member
- May 18, 2007
- 54
Howdy all-
Newbie checkin' in with a few questions for y'all who have a minute to comment. Got bit by the boat bug pretty hard lately and narrowed the hunt down to a 240 Sundancer (grew up on Sea Rays in the Sacto River...military life has postponed my ability to enjoy a vessel but can no longer avoid my inner child....).
I am new to saltwater ownership- if given an option of a freshwater only 1997 vs one that lived in the saltwater during the summers, how much of a value would one place on the freshwater only vessel?
I always loathed the smaller engine Sea Rays...any comments on the 210hp version and its ability to get out of its own way? I have a purchase decision on a 210hp overnight/camper pkg SD w/ plank trailer/no bottom paint for 22,500 or a 250 hp (same pkg) w/ EZ loader roller trailer and bottom paint for 25,000. Both are fresh water only. (I need bottom paint...will end up spending 1k to get 'er done after purchase on the one that doesn't have it). Both appear exceptionally clean and will have them surveyed prior to driving for 8 hours to pick her up.
Lastly- anybody towed these beasts with a Tacoma dbl cab long bed 4x4 w/ a tow package? Rated capacity 6500 lbs and I know I'm going to be right about there...how bad does sea ray underestimate the actual weight on the 97 SD?
There's so much more screaming thru my head that :smt015 has been an option lately...going to look at 5 of them tomorrow and will hopefully have pix soon of the new family member.
Apologize in advance if this info already lives here...work/wife/kids pulling me out to dinner and I thank you in advance for taking a minute to share your experiences.
All the best-
~John
Newbie checkin' in with a few questions for y'all who have a minute to comment. Got bit by the boat bug pretty hard lately and narrowed the hunt down to a 240 Sundancer (grew up on Sea Rays in the Sacto River...military life has postponed my ability to enjoy a vessel but can no longer avoid my inner child....).
I am new to saltwater ownership- if given an option of a freshwater only 1997 vs one that lived in the saltwater during the summers, how much of a value would one place on the freshwater only vessel?
I always loathed the smaller engine Sea Rays...any comments on the 210hp version and its ability to get out of its own way? I have a purchase decision on a 210hp overnight/camper pkg SD w/ plank trailer/no bottom paint for 22,500 or a 250 hp (same pkg) w/ EZ loader roller trailer and bottom paint for 25,000. Both are fresh water only. (I need bottom paint...will end up spending 1k to get 'er done after purchase on the one that doesn't have it). Both appear exceptionally clean and will have them surveyed prior to driving for 8 hours to pick her up.
Lastly- anybody towed these beasts with a Tacoma dbl cab long bed 4x4 w/ a tow package? Rated capacity 6500 lbs and I know I'm going to be right about there...how bad does sea ray underestimate the actual weight on the 97 SD?
There's so much more screaming thru my head that :smt015 has been an option lately...going to look at 5 of them tomorrow and will hopefully have pix soon of the new family member.
Apologize in advance if this info already lives here...work/wife/kids pulling me out to dinner and I thank you in advance for taking a minute to share your experiences.
All the best-
~John