98 Sundancer 270 w/400hrs or 2001 240 w/20hr on new engine..?

[Nick70]

I know, another total newb question. But I would like to hear experienced opinions
im looking at a the 98 270. It's got a 7.4 merc bravo III. Shore power AC, in great shape, 400hrs. with trailer for 23k
then there are some 240's..an 01 and 02. Clean, both with new engines, trailers etc..19500 and 24k, respectively.
taking them all for face value, for the sake of argument..what is the consensus, stick with a 24' vessel and 20hrs on power plant?
or get the 27' with 400hrs?
i do plan on having guests aboard. As well as making trips to local destinations around boston/cape cod.
all boats are described as extremely well cared for and 'turn key'
would 400hrs scare anyone away?
thanks again in advance for your thoughts.

 

[Craigalan]

As far as boats go, and especially if you plan on having guests, taking trips, sleeping over, cooking, eating...etc. My opinion is go for the bigger and wider boat. Said nobody ever..."this boat has too much space for my friends and family to enjoy." The 240 is awesome...but will feel cramped for your intended use.


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[Stee6043]

Get the 270 now...or get it later! As stated above I'd go for the bigger boat for sure. Not to mention "new engine" on a newish boat can sometimes indicate an owner that didn't take super great care of the boat. I vote 270.

 

[Arizona Mike]

Late last year we bought a 94 270 Sun Dancer with 500 hrs on the 7.4. Boat was well card for and in excellent condition for it's age. We love the boat. I will say after the first outing both the Admiral & I wished it was bigger....
I'd go with the 270 400 hrs is nothing if the boat has been maintained. Size does matter

T Michael
Tucson

 

[NVERL8]

As a current 240 owner I can tell you that while I love my boat I keep looking at bigger ones. The 240 is a great husband and wife boat but once we include friends it get tight quick.

 

[gtfireftr]

400 hrs should be no issue at all....... as long as it has been properly maintained......

 

[Craigalan]

Ohhhhhhh......this is perfect. My neighbor dockmate bought a 240 two years ago. He loved it, but he just splashed...with his new-to-him 270 trade-in. Talk about perfect timing for this thread.


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[Black Valkyrie]

Go bigger. I went from 17 to 27. Can't imagine my next size jump

 

[mwph]

400 hours is not a large number, but remember....its just a number. Don't rely on the broker's comments of "Well cared for". Every boat I ever inquired about was "well cared for" & "turn key". Ask for service records even though its not likely you'll see them, and express your concerns to your surveyor over the phone before he gets there.

I have a 7.4 with the B3 & my boat has about 700 hours. So you are looking at about half that. 18 months ago I had new plugs & wires installed & the mechanic, after his sea test, said the engine & drive was strong as a mule.

My 250 is a great boat but as others have said, they get tight fast with 3 or 4 adults on board. From a size perspective only, there is no question that the 270 would be the better choice for what you describe.

 

[BryanOnTheBay]

Get the 270 now...or get it later! As stated above I'd go for the bigger boat for sure. Not to mention "new engine" on a newish boat can sometimes indicate an owner that didn't take super great care of the boat. I vote 270.

+1

Also, when we're the engines replaced on the 240s. Engines like to be run, and 20 hours on an engine that is a few years old would be a flag for me.

Check out the threads as well. There is a pretty active Late 90's 270 Sundancer thread. One last thing to remember on that 270; it has a wide beam. You may have issues trailering it without a special permit. The width varies from state to state. I don't even have a trailer for mine.

Bryan

 

[katricol]

go bigger...you won't regret it !!