Is this the 290DA replacement?

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In the new issue of Boating they ran an article and tested a new 310DA. Very different than the current 310DA. The spec's has me thinking that this might be the 290 replacement. LOA 31' 10' beam. 12Klbs. Anybody else see it? Thoughts?
 
I thought the current 310 model was only a few years old??

Same dimensions as the 300DA Brian, and Axius is now standard with DTS
 
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There was a post from a while back from Chelepop where she said that SeaRay was going to start including the swim platform in the length of the boat and rebadge the 29 as the 31, the 33 as a 35 etc etc.

So in short, yes. I believe it is the replacement for the 29. 10ft beam is the give away.
 
So, it's wider than the 290, and the same length. Did they change the upper and lower seating? Is Axius an option?
 
Vince_nj1 said:
There was a post from a while back from Chelepop where she said that SeaRay was going to start including the swim platform in the length of the boat and rebadge the 29 as the 31, the 33 as a 35 etc etc.

So in short, yes. I believe it is the replacement for the 29. 10ft beam is the give away.
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So, you get a 290 for the badge and price of a 310. Sea Ray finally caught onto the food industry's strategy. Ever notice how a candy bar is smaller, but more expensive? What about yogurt whips where they pump it up with air, selling less product for the same price? Have you seen a McDonald's hamburger lately?
 
BTW...I bet lots of new 290 owners may be looking at this thread...Does anyone else think the glass/canvass forward of the arch is a bad design? My snaps keep breaking and it is tight!!
 
Vince_nj1 said:
There was a post from a while back from Chelepop where she said that SeaRay was going to start including the swim platform in the length of the boat and rebadge the 29 as the 31, the 33 as a 35 etc etc.
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JuliaValentine said:
So, you get a 290 for the badge and price of a 310. Sea Ray finally caught onto the food industry's strategy.
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I heard that all the boat manufacturers are doing this due to a change in Coast Guard rules that now state the extremities should be included in the length.

I don't have any proof on this, so go easy on me if I'm wrong :)
 
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[FONT=arial, sans-serif]THE NEW SEA RAY® 310 SUNDANCER® - BEAUTY IN MOTION

Knoxville, Tenn. - April 13, 2009 - Smooth operator. Smart and sexy. Supremely at ease. Each phrase captures a different facet of the 310 Sundancer, and also describes the way this new express cruiser makes customers feel. "With its impeccable style and masterful use of space, the 310 will give owners everything they expect and more," said Dwight Cobble, vice president of sales for sport boats and sport cruisers at Sea Ray. "This is a full-featured model. It's got all the bells and whistles."

Like other Sundancer models, the 310's raised-helm design enhances visibility from behind the wheel and creates more room below for overnight accommodations. Owners and guests alike can count on the twin MerCruiser® 4.3L MPI Bravo® III engines to get them to their destination and back effortlessly and efficiently. En route, a double helm seat gives the captain and a companion the chance to enjoy the view while monitoring the standard SmartCraft® gauges and VHF radio. Instruments are laid out in high-gloss mahogany behind a gorgeous brushed metal and wood steering wheel.

The helm seat can pivot to face aft once the cruiser is at rest, expanding cockpit entertaining space. There's lots of additional seating to go around on the massive L-shaped lounger to port, which is served by a removable teak cockpit table. To further satisfy the desire for alfresco meals, a solid-surface wet bar abaft the helm has a sink, drink holders, handrail, storage and can be equipped with an optional refrigerator and built-in barbecue grill.

Designing dual-purpose seating has long been a talent of Sea Ray's boat doctors, and in addition to the pivoting helm bench, the cockpit lounger on the 310 features a backrest that folds down to make a sun pad. The adjacent swim platform includes a concealed four-step ladder to get owners and guests in and out of the water easily. Add a transom stereo remote to allow convenient navigation of the Sony® stereo with CD player and MP3 port.

Clearly, the new 310 is a boat that is meant to provide comfortable cruising for owners and their guests. Wide, deep steps lead up to the walk-thru windshield and foredeck, which is encircled by a welded stainless-steel bow rail and can be outfitted with a choice of windlasses. A second wide, deep stairway leads into a cabin that can sleep up to six adults: two in the forward V-berth, two in the mid-cabin and two on the convertible dinette sleeper.

Tables in the V-berth and dinette can host a bounty of food from the galley with solid-surface countertop, microwave, refrigerator and stove. Storage for provisions can be found everywhere - in cabinets, in drawers, in the floor - and thanks to the wood interior package the atmosphere is warm and refined. The head comes with a VacuFlush® unit, full-length mirror, sink with pullout faucet sprayer, countertop, vanity, shower curtain and storage.

The 310 boasts multiple options for the cruising-minded owner, from multiple gas and diesel sterndrives to advanced electronics to a remote-control spotlight. There's 10,000 BTU air conditioning/ heating to help extend the boating season, as well as camper canvas for those who like to sleep under the stars. One of the most tempting options for experienced cruisers and novice boaters alike is the Axium drive system with helm joystick control. (Getting in and out of a slip was never so easy.)

Whether they plan to use the 310 for weekend stays, extended cruises or extravagant dock parties, all owners receive a full membership in the Sea Ray Owners Club¿, where they enjoy special savings, benefits and the opportunity to earn points toward the purchase of their next Sea Ray.

In short, the new 310 Sundancer is poetry in motion, inside and out, from its graceful lines to its inherent hospitality. That pretty much says it all.

Specifications* for the 310 Sundancer are as follows:

Overall Length
(w/Std. Extended Swim Platform)< TD> 31'0" 9.45 m Beam 10'0" 3.05 m Draft (Stern Drive Down) 41" 104.1 cm Draft (Stern Drive Up) 30" 76.2 cm Dry Weight 11,630 lbs 5,275 kg Fuel Capacity 125 gal 473 L Water Capacity 28 gal 106 L Holding Tank Capacity 28 gal 106 L D[/FONT]
 
Bridog said:
In the new issue of Boating they ran an article and tested a new 310DA. Very different than the current 310DA. The spec's has me thinking that this might be the 290 replacement. LOA 31' 10' beam. 12Klbs. Anybody else see it? Thoughts?
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Anyone know if this article/test is online? If so, post a link. I didn't see it on boatingmag.com.

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That is a great 29 foot boat. I actually really like the styling and layout. I believe SeaRay's latest models are fantastic and just keep getting better & better.

But calling it a 310? Are there any other 31 footers out there with only a 10 ft beam and standard 4.3s?

C'mon SeaRay. Don't start giving us less boat for more money.
 
So in the 80's the boats were measured without the pulpit and platform, and they rounded down. In the early 90's they started including the pulpit, and platform if it was molded in, and rounded up. They finally got it right in the late 90's 2000's and measured the hull length. Now to sell a couple more boats or be more competitive they are cheating the tape measure again?

Annoying
 
They never have included the pulpit when naming the boat.

Up to 1991, and again starting in 1998, the model name on Sundancers was very close to the LOA from bow to the lower transom/end of running surface.

From 1992 to early 1997, the model number was close to LOA including the platform, like the new 310. The molded pulpit was not included during the 90s.

The new 310 appears to be around 29' LOA from stem tip to lower transom/end of running surface.

SeaRay is trying to be price competitive for "31 foot" boats. But this new 310 with only a 10 ft beam and std twin V6s is probably the smallest "31 footer" out there. Superb quality, but the new 310 has the room of competing 29 footers and the price of a 31 footer.

One more thing and I'm done beating this horse: 125 gal fuel capacity on a "31 footer"??!! Really??!!!
 
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EricW said:
That is a great 29 foot boat. I actually really like the styling and layout. I believe SeaRay's latest models are fantastic and just keep getting better & better.

But calling it a 310? Are there any other 31 footers out there with only a 10 ft beam and standard 4.3s?

C'mon SeaRay. Don't start giving us less boat for more money.
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Who are they trying to kid. She has an aft berth, 10' beam, twin 6's, 125 gal tank, facing dinette, port cabin entry, 31' LOA, and $172,000 price. It's a 290 replacement. I don't like the bow rail being inside the perimeter of the bow, like on the 270. I do like the cabin and cockpit layout much better than my 290.
 
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Not surprising that 10 years ago the 290DA was 31'8" long and had a 10'2"beam. Now a smaller boat is called a 310DA. It's called downsizing but on a much larger scale. Remember when you could buy a 1lb can of coffee? 1/2 gallon of Ice Cream? 8oz can of tuna? Pretty soon the 240DA will be be called the 260DA. (and will still have the same lame duck wet fart horn :)
 
Does anyone have pictures of the cockpit and interior....I can't seem to connect to searrayimages.
 
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