Contract pending on a 2009 44SB - Hoping to join the club!

[Slapshotz]

Hello All

We have a contract on a 2009 44SB, pending inspection, survey, mechanical and sea trial. This is a big jump up for us in boats as we previously/ currently have had only inland run-abouts and ski boats and I have had a mid 30’ sail boat on the Chesapeake. But when the wife said let’s get a boat that we can go places in I knew it was the right time! We are approaching retirement and with some health challenges that she has been having the past couple years it gives a new perspective on what is important and when.

So will have tons of questions and have been diving into the wealth of knowledge in the forums. we have been working with a fantastic broker that is leading through the process so far. But we are in Virginia and the boat is in Florida. So any recommendations on surveyors, Cummins techs and delivery / training captains in the Ponce Inlet FL area that I can send to our broker would be greatly appreciated. Also any things or areas of concern for this model that we should be looking for?

Thanks and looking forward to officially joining the club!

 

[Blueone]

Welcome aboard and best of luck with the survey

 

[KevinC]

Welcome aboard! Best of luck with your purchase. There is a wealth of info here on this site along with some very helpful people who have a tremendous amount of experience.

-Kevin

 

[JimG]

Some reading for you:
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/420-44-db-owners-club.39333/

Best of luck and welcome to CSR!

 

[Shaps]

Congratulations and best of luck!
Where in Florida is the boat?

 

[JimG]

Ponce Inlet FL area

 

[Shaps]

Hmm.. this may be a bit of travel time, but I used southeastern marine power in St Pete and they were very good.
Authorized Cummins/Mercruiser service and Zeus qualified (which I needed)

Fairly priced given their credentials.

Edit:
the service guys i used were in Pensacola, but they have an office in St Pete as well.

 

[ocgrant]

Welcome, sorry my surveyor and engine guys are here in Ft Lauderdale and don't go that far north.

 

[Slapshotz]

Welcome aboard and best of luck with the survey

Thank you!

Hmm.. this may be a bit of travel time, but I used southeastern marine power in St Pete and they were very good.
Authorized Cummins/Mercruiser service and Zeus qualified (which I needed)

Fairly priced given their credentials.

Edit:
the service guys i used were in Pensacola, but they have an office in St Pete as well.

Thank you!

 

[RBB]

Good luck and enjoy. I also have one under contract, can't wait till spring.

 

[Carver370]

Fairly priced given their credentials.

Edit:
the service guys i used were in Pensacola, but they have an office in St Pete as well.

If you’re talking about Shane, he is one of the absolute best.

 

[Shaps]

I am indeed talking about Shane

 

[Slapshotz]

I am indeed talking about Shane

Thanks guys I will call them on Monday. Hopefully the will come across the state or will be able to refer me to someone that is Cummins certified in Ponce Inlet / Daytona area.