Thinking about a new Sea Ray

Find one that is in stock. I am looking at 220 Sundeck, I was in to drop off my 180 to get winterized. The sticker for the 220 was $55k, right off the bat, the sales guy knocked $12k off and I didn't say a word. I am sure I can do better when I am more serious.
 
If you are already thinking about a 280 Dancer then don't buy this other boat. You can find deals all over for used boats. The delta between new and used is huge right now. If you are a serious buyer and follow Frank's method. You will get into a nice cruiser for not much money compared to a year ago.
 
The used 280's seem a bit high to me. Maybe because there are so many. I found some 2001/02/03 model 340's for what the current 2004/05 280's are going for, at least the posted asking price.

But there is the possibility of different slip requirements and prices for a 340. I found a few marinas which did not have the facility to dry dock 340's. Wet slip, equals diving expense for bottom cleaning, shore power, etc.
 
Just curious, but what did the boat come with for this price? Trailer, power, options?????Just trying to gage if my purchase was a good deal or not. The dealer where I purchased the boat from had to call SeaRay to throw in some money to make the deal happen.

On Holiday said:
Find one that is in stock. I am looking at 220 Sundeck, I was in to drop off my 180 to get winterized. The sticker for the 220 was $55k, right off the bat, the sales guy knocked $12k off and I didn't say a word. I am sure I can do better when I am more serious.
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mvoellinger said:
If I get a 280DA I can dry store it, then I dont need to tow anymore so I can get rid of the truck and also sell the BMW and buy a lightly used infiniti g35 too.....so I save insurance and the truck payments which will pay for the storage and the boat payments....

This thread is a horrible influence.
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Yes. . .keep thinking.

The two most important factors:

(1) How much can you afford?
(2) How will use the boat?

If you only intend to day boat, a sundeck or SS (even a big one!) may be the way to go. If you plan to sleep aboard. . you need a BIG sundancer (see item 1 above).

Cabin cruiser vs day runner is a fundamental decision.

The other fundamental decision is "trailer" or "slip". With trailering, the max size of the boat is limited . . and you need both a trailer and tow vehicle. With "slip", you get a bigger boat, but can't haul it to the next lake.

When I bought, I opted for the "slip" option in part because I was already (partially) geographically limited and didn't want to buy a truck for hauling.
 
Hello NCBoater, are you on crack. I could see this happening on a Formula or a Four Winns, maybe on a Chaparral, but not on a Sea Ray. Do you work for a competitive boat company?
 
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