I have a 98 270SE on lake Erie and she handles well. I once cruised from Lakefront Marina to pelee island in 5 to 7 footers with no problem. Wouldn't do that on a regular basis though.
Though I love my 98 270 I bought used in 2005, I still miss my 1980 260 I bought used in 2002. I think it had the better lay out down below but I just though I better get something a little newer.
I have the same model and boat the lake erie islands. I am always within eye sight of land. The first year or two I used my charts and compas. I have since purchased a hand held Garmin GPS that is now on sale at West Marine for $179. It is well worth the money. When going to Pelee Island...
It's an anchor out or dinghy ride to the sandbar for me. I'll sit in the water drinking a cold beverage watching the dog swim. Otherwise I'll go swimming in the pool or sit in the air conditioned community room. Most likely I'll be at the sand bar like last weekend. They were predicting 98...
I immediately upgraded to a 6 gallon tank. However, I am still thinking of upgrading to a vacuflush in my head with a holding tank. Plenty of room in my engine compartment for a holding tank. Otherwise I love the 270SE. I like to refer it as a crossover. A larger runabout or a small cruiser...
SE is actual "special Edition" 270 which were only made in 1998 and 1999. The beam is 8'6" for trailering. The regular DA beam is 9'2". There are a couple of threads pros and cons about the difference betweeen the two models.
My previous boat was a 1980 but the top was made of vinyl. I think it was original beleive it or not and it never leaked. I will look for a picture of it and send it to you. What is your email
Congrats and welcome aboard. I have a 1998 270SE and love it. Feel free to private message me with any questions. I have owned mine since 2005. My winshield wiper does not work either. Water pools in the motor housing. I have been meanining to replace it with a newer sleaker model but not...
Have fun. Wish I could make it over. I was at Middle Bass last weekend and the holiday weekend and PIB on the 5th and 6th. Stuck at the Marina this weekend replacing my circulator pump. :(
I used Tow Boat US on the very fisrt day on my old 1980 SA 8 years ago. I wasn't at the helm. The guy who delivered the boat from the dealership was and he ran us aground and against the rocks in the jeti not paying attention to what HE was teaching ME. Search for the story on the Boat US...