mvoellinger
Member
Hey everyone,
I put my 176 up for sale yesterday and my broker immediately called me and found a 290 Sundancer for me. I had told him 240/260 Sundancer in the $30,000 range, but this was only slightly more (I could get it for about $35k). My only concern is the economy of the boat - it has twin 5.0L vs the likely single 5.0 of the 240. Of course with the increased economy, I pick up the wider beam for better sea handling and the addition of a genny so I can run the A/C while on the hook hanging out. So my question is, what are the typical GPH rates of a 5.0L? And anyone with this specific configuration have any comments? With the 176 a typical day would be just cruising around at 30mph all day. I think with the 290 it would be more of a destination boat - most days being less than 60 miles round trip. I currently get about 4 mpg, which I know is wishful thinking with twins but what can I epexct for speeds, gph, range, etc.
Thanks!
I put my 176 up for sale yesterday and my broker immediately called me and found a 290 Sundancer for me. I had told him 240/260 Sundancer in the $30,000 range, but this was only slightly more (I could get it for about $35k). My only concern is the economy of the boat - it has twin 5.0L vs the likely single 5.0 of the 240. Of course with the increased economy, I pick up the wider beam for better sea handling and the addition of a genny so I can run the A/C while on the hook hanging out. So my question is, what are the typical GPH rates of a 5.0L? And anyone with this specific configuration have any comments? With the 176 a typical day would be just cruising around at 30mph all day. I think with the 290 it would be more of a destination boat - most days being less than 60 miles round trip. I currently get about 4 mpg, which I know is wishful thinking with twins but what can I epexct for speeds, gph, range, etc.
Thanks!