WTB A 1987 Sea Ray 270 Sundancer

[mkultra]

Moved this to here seems like a better fit for my question

I am looking to upgrade from my 1989 Sea ray 220 CC to a 1987 Sundancer 270

It has the infamous twin Mercruiser 470 170hp/3.7L engines

The boat exterior and cabin etc look to be in really good shape and clean. The boat has lots of extras including a Dinghy, windlass anchor etc

The motors and engine bay are very clean well maintained. The owner also appears to be a guy who has all of the work done by a mechanic and has it regularly worked on


The price is also seems right $11000 where the bidding stopped. I haven't paid him yet as I need to see it start and pulled out of the storage for a full 360 degree inspection this week. What I have seen so far I am quite excitied to buy BUT:

I'm scared though and having second thoughts the more I read people bash the engines? :huh:

Anybody have any positive stories with a similiar set up?

 

[PostTime]

Good power for 4 cylinder engines. They are a bit noisy. My preference would be V6 or V8 power, but if the price is right and the boat is really nice, I think it would be fine. Good luck in your decision!

 

[Go Phish]

Im picking mine up friday. I just bought a 1986 270 da with twin fourbangers. From what i have read it seams like the way to go. Its not like we are skiing behind these boats so how fast i achieve plane is irrelevant to me. Its all about the gas mileage. PLus less to replace parts.