380/390 Sundancer

[Jmac572]

How's it going everyone, Im looking to move into a larger cruiser, I was originally looking newer but I really like the styling of the 380 and 390 Sundancer's, I like the center stern walk-through for the 380 but I like the cabin of the 390 better. I see a lot of them with 8.1 V-drives and a couple with diesels. Does anyone with experience know how the gas motors hold up on such a large boat? Seems like they'd have to stay at a higher RPM for how heavy they are. Is it worth trying to find a diesel? I put about 75 hours per season on my engines and run probably five trips a summer that are roughly 90 miles each way.

Also I'm pretty sure I want 2008+ for the DTS controls but I'm not sure how reliable that system was in it's first year.

How do these boats handle 4-5 footers? I'm in Cape Cod and it frequently gets nasty sometimes en route to Martha's Vineyard/Nantucket. Any insight on these boats is appreciated!

And maybe more importantly... Does anyone have experience with both boats? Any significant advantages to one over the other or just preference?

 

[JimG]

Have you seen these threads?
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/official-380-thread.12200/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/official-390da-thread.41984/

Best of luck in your search!

 

[douglee25]

For that kind of use, gas would be fine. Diesel better but gas is fine.

My buddy has an '06 40 with 8.1s and it cruises well.

 

[AllTideUp]

Keep in mind when your looking that an '08 38 is different than an older 380 both in size, and design. I believe 08+ it is 38' LOA while the older '03 (for example) is 42' LOA and has a wider beam.

 

[Three Seasons]

Hello,
Want to replace the DC only refrigerator in the main cabin to AC/DC unit. In know I can upgrade the control unit but it 15 years old and best to replace the unit.

I am sure there is a thread about this but too busy to look. Here’s what we have:

Thank so much!!

 

[JimG]

Hello,
Want to replace the DC only refrigerator in the main cabin to AC/DC unit. In know I can upgrade the control unit but it 15 years old and best to replace the unit.

I am sure there is a thread about this but too busy to look. Here’s what we have:

Thank so much!!

The least you could do is start your own thread...