Thanks, we've enjoyed it so far. Funny, after reading the long 240DA thread, I was expecting this to be the most ill-handling boat ever made, but I've been quite happy with her. I've not had 8 people in her, and crossed oceans, however.
Sidebar-we live in the Dallas area for 8 years, amd moved...
We just bought a 1997 240DA in pretty nice shape! I've recently sold my sailboat, as my back just isn't what it used to be, so this is a big change. I brought the boat over to the club late Friday after writing the check and signing acceptance. Took long enough to lighten my wallet at the fuel...
Well, we ran around the bay for sea trial this evening. Mostly flat with some wind chop, as we had a nice 15kt breeze, and a few big yachts coming in, and some tour boats. So we had some nice wakes to transition and wind to deal with. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised at the ride. There...
Figured out I had to go to "advanced", I guess all forum software is a bit different. Some pics.....the inside was clean, but cluttered. I actually wrote as a contingency on my offer, that all his crap has to be off for survey.
I'll post some pics from my computer, but I don't readily see a way to upload. I spend a lot of time on car forums, where that usually is an option. Maybe I don't have enough posts yet, but I'll poke around the site.
Ive finally read through this whole thread. Two things-
1. Cant wait to trim...
Thanks Dave, tomorrow is the big day. Sea Trial and engine assessment, and then haul and survey Thursday morning. Not good timing, on the 8th, I go to Hawaii for work, back home late the 13thm off to Napa for work early the 15th, back home the 17th, and off to London on Vacation the 18th. Hope...
Well, I've just recently "retired" from sailing, having sold my Catalina 34 last week. I have a contract on a '97 240 Sundancer and will sea trial and survey this coming Weds. Wish me luck! She's in pretty nice shape, with a 5.7L Mercruiser.