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 Post subject: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:37 pm 
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Location: Northern Illinois Chain of Lakes
I am just curious. Are there any other 285 Sundowner owners out there?
I have not noticed any since I have joined this forum

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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:48 am 
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Location: Metro Detroit/Holland MI
I think there was one other 285 owner who posted here a while back. I'm not sure how many they made but I'm guessing it's a small number.

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Current: 07 Crownline 255 CCR cuddy - 350 Mag MPI/B3 "Casi Cielo"

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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2012 6:42 am 
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Joined: Thu May 12, 2011 4:34 pm
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Location: Mount Hope Bay, MA
I've got a 2005 w/ twin VP 5.0GXi 270HP. I've only seen one other and it was in my neck of the woods, but it didn't have the arch like mine. Great boat - over 50 MPH.

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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Mon May 28, 2012 11:32 pm 
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Location: Northern Illinois Chain of Lakes
Welcome aboard, it is great to have a fellow 285 Sundowner owner on this forum.

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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 4:19 pm 
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I own a 2002 twin VP 5.0GXi 270HP. I bought it this winter and probably will have a few questions during the season...


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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 12:23 pm 
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Starfish

Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2011 4:23 pm
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Location: Northern Illinois Chain of Lakes
Congrats on the purchase, you will enjoy owning this model.
If you have any questions, I will be happy to help.

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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 3:20 pm 
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Joined: Tue May 29, 2012 12:47 pm
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I have never seen a 285 in person. I love the looks of the early 2000's model. Can anyone comment on the size of the cuddy and how much room there is to sleep ?

I am curious how roomy the bed is with the head and lil countertop area.

I currently own a '93 SD215. Love the SD's but would love one a lil larger.


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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:00 pm 
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Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2011 4:23 pm
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Location: Northern Illinois Chain of Lakes
I have never slept on my boat, but I would estimate that the sleeping area is similar in size to a full size bed,(taking into account the cabin reduction of the bow)
It is quite a bit larger than the Regal 2300 cuddy that I previously owned.

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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:24 am 
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SEA GAR, this is sort of a weird request but if possible could you post a pic of an adult laying down on the bed in the cuddy so I can get an idea of how large it is?

I love cuddys, even though they seem to be a dying breed but I also love camping on the boat. I do not want to go to a cabin cruiser (yet)

My GF and I are both hovering around the 6' mark so as you can imagine our '93 215SD is a little tight for sleeping.

Any help would be appreciated.

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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 5:42 pm 
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Location: Northern Illinois Chain of Lakes
Yes Corey, that is a weird request, if you are that curious you should look at one that is for sale. The Chaparral 285ssi and Formula 280ss are models that are
similar in size.

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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:12 pm 
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Fellow 285 Sundowners. I bought my 2002 285 Sundowner used. It came with a cover, but it is very old and I need to replace it. I'm struggling to find a good place to buy one. If one of you has a good idea where to go, it would be much appreciated.


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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 8:04 pm 
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Starfish

Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2011 4:23 pm
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Location: Northern Illinois Chain of Lakes
If you are looking for a cover that is made to fit your boat, try national boat covers, or boat covers direct they stock covers that range in price from $409.00 to $979.00 that are available in different colors and fabrics.

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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:38 am 
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Thank you very much


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 Post subject: Re: 285 Sundowners
PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 9:51 am 
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Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2017 9:36 am
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Finally at the point in my life i can afford my dream boat and im looking to purchase a 285 Sundowner, needs to have the Extended Platform and twins. If anyone has any leads let me know tdickson2500@gmail.com


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