Smallest Sea Ray with 9 person capacity?

[El Capitan]

Wow that one is sweet.

 

[BHoppe]

Yeah that's on my radar, looking for one hopefully in a bit better shape for the price!

Not sure about the validity of the comment, but when I was looking folks told me that most of the difference in performance was due to the switch from Alpha to Bravo III not the change in engine size.

Looks like there is one near houston that might be worth taking a look at.
https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2003-sea-ray-220-sundeck-7139326/

Good luck with the search!

 

[blaster]

Not sure about the validity of the comment, but when I was looking folks told me that most of the difference in performance was due to the switch from Alpha to Bravo III not the change in engine size.

Looks like there is one near houston that might be worth taking a look at.
https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2003-sea-ray-220-sundeck-7139326/

Good luck with the search!

That is a valid comment for sure. The bravo III VS an alpha 1 has significantly better performance when mated to the same model engine. I have driven both matched to a 350mpi. The difference is noticeable in time to plane and overall “grip” on the water. Less ventilation as well in hard turns.

The price difference between the two is significant. Bravo III is more complex and will be a little more difficult to maintain. The performance gain is well worth those costs in my opinion for a heavy boat.

 

[maddog39]

We have no issues with 10 adults on our 220 sundeck (5.7 paired with bravo 3 makes for easy planing performance with full tank of gas/full water and 10 people). Would stay away from older salt water boats as in the long run risers/exhaust/oil pan/starter/block/outdrive/trim rams etc all degrade significantly faster in salt. It seems very rare to see a 20-30 year old saltwater boat with original power while thats the norm for freshwater.