kiloil
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I've got a 350M in my 23' and I think sometimes it underpowered, I couldn't imagine thinking about a 28'.
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In my 45 years of boating and even running a boat repair shop the 1 take away that has always remained constant is....buy the boat with the most power available.
You will never complain about having too much power, never look for ways to increase the speed, realize better overall fuel economy and do better when it comes time to sell.
Manufacturers under power boats so they can market and sell them to people that don't think they can afford a boat. The manufacturers would rather sell you an under powered, lower priced boat than no boat at all.
Im getting ready to pull the trigger on this boat but still concerned on the 300hp 350 mag that comes with a new 280 sundancer. Last 30' boat i had w my parents had twin 275hp 350s. That boat weight around 1100pds more. I still cant believe there are no new owners of this boat to talk to, which worries me a bit
any help is appreciated
I had the 350 mag in my 260 DA and it was just OK. Wish I had more power. And THAT boat was 2,000 lbs lighter than the one your looking at. I'd go with the 8.2 Either way, good luck with your search.
:thumbsup: Toss in another 15K and get the 8.2...then performance wise you got the best it can do.I had the 350 mag in my 260 DA and it was just OK. Wish I had more power. And THAT boat was 2,000 lbs lighter than the one your looking at. I'd go with the 8.2 Either way, good luck with your search.
I think a 30' cruiser weighing 8200lbs would be underpowered with a 300hp engine. I would upgrade to the 8.2L.
I had the 350Mag in my 240 Sundeck that weighed 4500 lbs. Plenty of power for that boat but I see the 280 at nearly double that weight as underpowered with 300hp. I certainly wouldn't buy it without a test ride with full tanks and 6 people aboard.
I have a 2011. 280DA. Getting on plane quickly is difficult if more than 4 people are on board.
It's really hard to compare older hull designs and, especially, different models, to new hull designs and that of a completely different model. There are VAST differences in the hull designs. It's almost useless to do these comparisons.
I'm looking for a boat that can cruise, tow some skiers, but also plane up and not be lugging and working the motor all the time.
My boat(2009 270 model) is identical to 2010 and later 280 models. My 350 MAG performs very well and meets all my needs. Max speed, with canvas/glass and bottom paint is 39 mph. I generally cruise at 26 mph(around 3750 rpm) and get almost exactly 2mpg. Unless I have 5 or 6 guests board, it jumps on plane quickly and smoothly. When heavily loaded, I drop the trim tabs and it gets on plane acceptably.
I've got a 350M in my 23' and I think sometimes it underpowered, I couldn't imagine thinking about a 28'.
Low speed maneuverability would be a bigger concern for me. That's a big boat for a single screw. I had a 270 with a single and boy was it tough to move in close quarters. The power will be adequate as I assume you have a BIII which is much quicker without the running gear of v drive/inboard
:thumbsup: Toss in another 15K and get the 8.2...then performance wise you got the best it can do.