280 Cuddy / Sun Sport for 1st time owner

**charlg** · 10-05-2012, 09:54 AM

I would go with the twins on this boat. Since it is a heavy boat, and it squats so low in the water, it requires some initial power to get her up and on plane.

**kkirby7226** · 10-06-2012, 04:43 AM

There was a 280 Anniversary Edition at Marine Max in Catawba, Port Clinton OH did you take a look at that one?

**magstang1** · 10-06-2012, 06:34 AM

I'm not a huge fan of the anniversary edition of this boat. I think that generally it escalates the price too much. It seems like most of them command a $5k premium.

The one thing I do like about it is the arch. My 290DA is the first boat I've had with an arch, and it is very nice. I like the fact that it is forward facing providing coverage for the driver, yet it still allows the back of the cockpit to be open. Generally the forward facing arches have more headroom and the canvas attaches to it as opposed to running under it. It usually has lights installed which are very useful at night.

I found that a good deal of the time I had my forward Bimini open anyway when I had my 280ss, so the arch would have been a welcome addition.

I don't know that I would pay too much extra for it though.

I would like to add that in my opinion, if you get twins (which I think you should) you will really want an extended swim platform. If its not already on the boat, it will cost about $2k to buy one, plus installation.

The drives hang a long way beyond the molded in platform. I found that when we were swimming usually we were in shallow water with the drives up and it always made me nervous with all that sharp stuff just waiting do hurt someone.

An extended swim platform on our next boat was an absolutely must have. Had I kept the 280ss I would have bought one and added it without question.