Sindbad
Member
- Apr 11, 2010
- 218
- Boat Info
- 340 Sundancer 2006
390 Sundancer 2005
44 Sundancer 2006
- Engines
- 8.1L Horizons (2006)
8.1L HO (2005)
Cummins QSC 500 (44 DA, 2006)
Following our first long distance trip with our yacht club, I am now a definite believer in diesels. We traveled 475 miles round trip to Mackinac Island (Lake Huron) and the diesel boats had much better mileage/range ......not to mention the lower cost/gal vs. gas. I am planning to start looking for diesel and will likely stay with the Sundancer model, 2003-2005 vintage. We like our 2005 DA 390 with the 8.1HOs, but planning to do more long distance trips. I have heard lots of "water cooler" chatter about diesel over the years (e.g. high maintenance, etc. etc.) but am now looking for good factual trusted input from folks on the CSR board. I would appreciate any input, particularly with the 2003-2005 model years, and any things to avoid. Thanks so much.
Capt Frank
Capt Frank