Sundancer How long is too long

ttmott said:
Another thing I forgot to mention is the 52 is a QUIET boat running. The 58 even quieter. I didn't realize how much nicer it is on a long trip compared to the 400DA due to the lack of engine noise.
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Awe now that's not fair, I have Detroit's - quit isn't in my vocabulary.
 
Skybolt said:
Awe now that's not fair, I have Detroit's - quit isn't in my vocabulary.
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I was out for half a day on my buddy's 52 Hat with 8V Detroit's. I was worn out at the end of the day with the noise. Back in the early 90's a friend had a 630SSS with the 16V Detroit engines - now that thing was noisy. But we didn't know what quiet was then.
 
ttmott said:
I was out for half a day on my buddy's 52 Hat with 8V Detroit's. I was worn out at the end of the day with the noise. Back in the early 90's a friend had a 630SSS with the 16V Detroit engines - now that thing was noisy. But we didn't know what quiet was then.
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What? Did you say something? Hmm... :)
 
Skybolt said:
What? Did you say something? Hmm...
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Noise comes in different forms - a well tuned engine on song? Well that noise is music - But I can't, at my age, listen to Nickelback for six or eight hours at level 7 even though I'd like to.
 
ttmott said:
Noise comes in different forms - a well tuned engine on song? Well that noise is music - But I can't, at my age, listen to Nickelback for six or eight hours at level 7 even though I'd like to.
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Right, but Metallica may be possible. Although I am pretty much Jimmy Buffet these days.

Actually my boat isn't too bad. I have great sound proofing installed and you can actually talk at a normal level while at the helm, even though I am standing on the ER.
 
SO GLAD to have discovered the "Golden Age" of diesel Sundancers.

I can't tell you how very pleased I am with the 450DA.

Unlikely I will ever move up, as I have serious bridge height and beam limitations to get to my dock.

Owned the 10 Meter for 21 years - hope to do the same with the 450 :)

BEST !

RWS
 
Skybolt said:
My 46 express cruises as fast as a DB. I cruise at 22-23 MPH or 20 Knts. Most 40+ boat's do not cruise at 25knts unless it's an Ocean or Viking. Most Sea Ray's cruise 20-22 knts at best if your running the 80% throttle rule.

The longest I have stayed on my boat is two full weeks. Spent time on the hook and at marina's and that's with my wife and dog. I wouldn't have an issue staying longer, just haven't done it with this boat.
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The above isn't entirely true - our 58 Sundancer will cruise at 25 - 27 knots so 29 mph at 85% load
 
Siboatguy said:
Ive had a Sundancer style boat now for many years 20+... Coming up on buying forever boat... Debating on 42 to 44 Sundancer or flybridge If I did a flybridge I would prob go a little bigger. Def doing diesels as we love to travel. Just not sure if I can used to the slow speed of a flybridge boat.

How many nights is the most you spent on a Sundancer?
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The longest trip my wife and I have done on our 44 is a few 10-day trips. We had another couple for part of one of those and it was fine. The second stateroom and head helps a lot when there's another couple but everyone should pack light because there's not much cabin storage. A bridge boat would solve that problem.

As for performance, I cruise at 23 knots 2200rpm and get about +/- .80mpg, depending on current and sea conditions.
Since you're a couple of hours away in NJ, I might as well plug my boat, which is listed for sale in this sites classifieds section. Good Luck.
 
Shaps said:
he doesn't have pods. They're just beefy engines.
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Ah, didn't see the 900 Man's. My friend has a 55 Viking (twin 1300's) and he runs circles around me. Cruises @ 28knt's on most days. And why in my original post, left out Viking as well.
 
Skybolt said:
Ah, didn't see the 900 Man's. My friend has a 55 Viking (twin 1300's) and he runs circles around me. Cruises @ 28knt's on most days. And why in my original post, left out Viking as well.
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But what does he burn a Hr...
 
Siboatguy said:
But what does he burn a Hr...
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60-80 GPH, But he can afford it. But also he doesn't mind running with me ...

I think he said 24knts is ~60 and 28+ is close to 75-80. My other friends boat, 48 Ocean is, ~60 at 25Knts also. I burn 38-40 at 20knts.
 
For me too 31 years this year... Love every min of it. Don't buy the boat if you can't afford the fuel. I like to travel and use mine. I put on around 50/60 hrs a year. Let's see I keep flip flopping on size and boat. The sport fishers are nice. Because you get to people watch on the dock while watching a good movie.
 
Skybolt said:
Right, but Metallica may be possible. Although I am pretty much Jimmy Buffet these days.

Actually my boat isn't too bad. I have great sound proofing installed and you can actually talk at a normal level while at the helm, even though I am standing on the ER.
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Right, just read a good article on JB in latest issue of Boat US. He was a lot of fun to be around and will be missed by many.
 
Skybolt said:
You meant life style right? At least for me it is. My old cars are hobbies.
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Skybolt I see your in Md... I think this year we are planning a trip down to ocean city Md... Are you near there. Can you Recommend anything good?
 
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