Thoughts on this searay

Diemaker · **Posted:** Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:05 pm

Thinking of this boat it's a little more then we wanted to spend but has everything or a family of four

http://www.boatdealers.ca/usedboats/pow ... -sale.aspx

taz42169 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:49 am

That's a big freakin boat! Beautiful, but not much mentioned about the propulsion system. Yes they mentioned what she has, but no hours, cruising speed, fuel capacity, etc. A boat that size (IMHO) should probably be diesel powered. She most likely burns a lot of fuel at 24000 lbs. but it sure is pretty!

weather · **Posted:** Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:15 am

They are 8.1L Merc inboards, 498 hrs. From what I"ve seen from similar boats in my marina, might cruise around 20 knots.

If I ever feel the need to move up, that's the style of boat I'll look at. Take a look in the US, I've seen that boat with diesels for $125-135k.

298VISTA2000 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 03, 2012 12:41 pm

Go for it. I owned a Carver 406 motor yacht and really miss the bridge (nice sight lines and very quiet). I had those same engines as well and they are fine for a lake as long as you don't travel too far ($$$). The only downside to a yacht like that is it is like a sail when docking and there are a lot of steps (but the payoff is nice calves). I really like the swim platform add on and the kids will have a blast jumping off the roof. Looks like a well-kept yacht and a great buy. Good luck.

Edited to add: What are you going to do with your 2012 h200ss?

wkearney99 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:03 pm

Gas? In a boat of that size? Ugh, that's pushing the limits. I'd much rather have diesels as they've got a lot more low-end grunt which is handy for docking a boat like this. Even if this was in perfect condition I'd still expect it to be priced lower than even a well-worn diesel powered equivalent. 36' is about the upper limit for gas powered boats.

Diemaker · **Posted:** Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:51 pm

Took her out for a sea trail today boat is in mint cond and was actually a breeze to dock. Just need to figure out how to tow my h200ss behind her.

Paul I. · **Posted:** Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:45 pm

wkearney99 wrote:

Gas? In a boat of that size? Ugh, that's pushing the limits. I'd much rather have diesels as they've got a lot more low-end grunt which is handy for docking a boat like this. Even if this was in perfect condition I'd still expect it to be priced lower than even a well-worn diesel powered equivalent. 36' is about the upper limit for gas powered boats.

YES! Diesel would be the way to go. Much easier on the wallet, less maintance, more range. When you start taling about boats over 30feet you really don't want gas. If you look at the bigger boat builders you will see this too.

wkearney99 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:23 am

Diemaker wrote:

Took her out for a sea trail today boat is in mint cond and was actually a breeze to dock. Just need to figure out how to tow my h200ss behind her.

It's one thing to regularly tow a rib, dinghy or a jet ski. They're smaller, lighter and are usually a bit more forgiving to being bumped around. But towing a whole other fiberglass boat is another thing entirely. Yes, "you could" but it's not a trivial thing. Docking will be a serious hassle, and try and imagine what it'd be like during challenging conditions.

When people want to bring along a speedboat as a dinghy they buy a boat large enough for a hoist and clear deck area (or lazarette 'garage') to store it. This searay is not suitable for that.

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:47 am

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When people want to bring along a speedboat as a dinghy they buy a boat large enough for a hoist and clear deck area (or lazarette 'garage') to store it. This searay is not suitable for that.

I know several people at local marina's that tow their runabouts behind their cruiser. None of the cruisers is as big as this Sea Ray. So to say "they" buy a large boat is inaccurate. Sure, some do, but sure as hell not everybody. Billcruise bought an 18ft. Glastron O/B last spring and tows it behind his 328 Vista without problems.

As far as the Sea Ray goes, they are spacious boats, perform like a slug, but are well built and make a great floating cottage. You should also look at some Carver's in that size range, IF you are serious about owning a fleet.

ric · **Posted:** Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:14 am

Twin gasoline burning 8.1's??? Just so you know that's nearly $100/hr to motorboat. Something that size I'd look into diesel

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