Bought my first boat 245 Weekender

JimG

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#2 · Feb 20, 2017

Very nice... congratulations!

 

Boater420

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#3 · Feb 20, 2017

Good looking boat! Enjoy the first ride!

 

trflgrl

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#4 · Feb 20, 2017

Congratulations!

And I see you learned THREE cardinal rules: (1) Buy your second boat first, (2) Making the Admiral happy is paramount, (3) Photos or it didn't happen!

Here's to many happy boating days!!

 

Richie89

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#5 · Feb 20, 2017

congrats!

 

RidgeRunner

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#6 · Mar 21, 2017

Nice, Congrads!

 

NotHerDecision

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#7 · Mar 21, 2017

Congratulations! I like that blue stripe.

Josh

 

green anchors

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#8 · Mar 21, 2017

Congrats!!! Nice looking boat!

 

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romanservices

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#9 · Apr 11, 2017

Congrats.. remember this feeling, I've been told the only time you will feel this happy is when you sell it or buy another.

 

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#10 · Jan 21, 2024

Oriderusa said:

My new to me 2003 Sea Ray 245 Weekender. I shopped around and with the help of many folks here, and their valuable information, it's MINE now. I didn't want one this big, but was told that you should always buy your 2nd boat first. The Wife Unit had two requests, a head, and high sides. The survey went fine and found no problems. It has a Merc 5.0 and a BIII outdrive. Nice cabin and a pump out head, so SHE is happy. Keeping in it dry doc in Stuart Florida and first time out will be this Tuesday. I have learned a lot from all the posts on this site, plenty of do's and don'ts.

This is my new baby:

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How have you liked the 245 weekender? I’m seriously considering one. I viewed it in person and loved the cockpit layout and the feel of it. It has an awesome new full enclosure with Makrolon front, rear, and side panels.
It also has a 5.0 Mercruiser (305 EFI) but with a Bravo 2
I read on the forums someone else having this same boat and engine complaining that it was underpowered and lists quite a bit while underway.
If you can share your experience or thought I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,