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- Nov 22, 2015
- 32
- Boat Info
- 1997 400 Sundancer, original electronics package with Garmin upgrade
- Engines
- Twin Cat 3116 diesels
Greetings , We own a 1984 340 Dancer on the St Croix / Mississippi . 2-3 ft waves is most we encounter on rivers .
We also own and have for sale on Lake Superior a 3258 Bayliner Command Bridge , 33ft hull , only 11 ft beam. Have had it 6 years on Superior . Although we have made some long runs across the lake , we sincerely have to pick our travel days on the great lakes as 2-3 ft waves are about it for comfort and security with the narrow bridge boat .. Looking to replace this Fly bridge , and purchase a mid 90s- 370 Sundancer this spring as a more cost effective option than a desired 400 Sundancer or Sedan Bridge with wider beam . Found a good 370, 1995 Sundancer for possible purchase , however it is river boat and owner had no experience with big water . I have not found any owner yet with great lakes or salt water experience with this 370 .. As a 50 ton Captain , I Have delivery experience with trawlers and larger bridge boats in 5-6 heavy seas , but no experience with this express style model .. Can any one give some seasoned advice as per what to expect per rougher water with a 370?.. Any advice appreciated as any boat is a "big Purchase" and one likes to hold on to a rig for a few years .. Wondering what this boat will handle , or if one needs to move up in size .. Any advice backed by good experience is very appreciated
Neal
We also own and have for sale on Lake Superior a 3258 Bayliner Command Bridge , 33ft hull , only 11 ft beam. Have had it 6 years on Superior . Although we have made some long runs across the lake , we sincerely have to pick our travel days on the great lakes as 2-3 ft waves are about it for comfort and security with the narrow bridge boat .. Looking to replace this Fly bridge , and purchase a mid 90s- 370 Sundancer this spring as a more cost effective option than a desired 400 Sundancer or Sedan Bridge with wider beam . Found a good 370, 1995 Sundancer for possible purchase , however it is river boat and owner had no experience with big water . I have not found any owner yet with great lakes or salt water experience with this 370 .. As a 50 ton Captain , I Have delivery experience with trawlers and larger bridge boats in 5-6 heavy seas , but no experience with this express style model .. Can any one give some seasoned advice as per what to expect per rougher water with a 370?.. Any advice appreciated as any boat is a "big Purchase" and one likes to hold on to a rig for a few years .. Wondering what this boat will handle , or if one needs to move up in size .. Any advice backed by good experience is very appreciated
Neal