bushway9172
New Member
- Apr 11, 2009
- 490
- Boat Info
- 270 Select EX 2009
- Engines
- 496 Mag DTS
375 Horsepower
Bravo III
I agree. In my opinion, go for something newer. Even though it will cost you more for a newer Sea Ray, you will be pleased by appearance and power. In terms of a surveyor, just let them do their thing.
I continue to fight my case over Sea Doo/Sea Ray. A Sea Doo would definitely be a fun boat to whip around in, but a Sea Ray is a more comfortable boat that you would spend the day hanging out on. For a first boat, I highly recommend an open-bow boat, like the Sea Ray Select or Sundeck series. This provides easy access in docking/anchoring/mooring situations. You will be pleased by the accessibility of these types of vessels.
Also, you still have yet to disclose your boating location. Are you in an area of normally high wind/chop? Or is it particularly calm? Are you boating in waters where there are yachts/ships/ferries? You have to take all these factors into account before choosing the right one. In our 270 Select EX, we boat in the open ocean. Typically waves are 1-3 feet on our boating excursions; however, we encounter occasionally larger waves from ferries. Our destinations range from 6 to 30 miles. Our cruising speed, at 3500 RPMs, is 30-35mph. It really depends on what's going on in your area.
Why don't you give us all an idea of where you boat, as well as what you would encounter on an average day on the water. This might give us a better idea of how to help narrow your search.
I continue to fight my case over Sea Doo/Sea Ray. A Sea Doo would definitely be a fun boat to whip around in, but a Sea Ray is a more comfortable boat that you would spend the day hanging out on. For a first boat, I highly recommend an open-bow boat, like the Sea Ray Select or Sundeck series. This provides easy access in docking/anchoring/mooring situations. You will be pleased by the accessibility of these types of vessels.
Also, you still have yet to disclose your boating location. Are you in an area of normally high wind/chop? Or is it particularly calm? Are you boating in waters where there are yachts/ships/ferries? You have to take all these factors into account before choosing the right one. In our 270 Select EX, we boat in the open ocean. Typically waves are 1-3 feet on our boating excursions; however, we encounter occasionally larger waves from ferries. Our destinations range from 6 to 30 miles. Our cruising speed, at 3500 RPMs, is 30-35mph. It really depends on what's going on in your area.
Why don't you give us all an idea of where you boat, as well as what you would encounter on an average day on the water. This might give us a better idea of how to help narrow your search.