Spot on Rocket - we took a pass on the boat in question. The owner wouldn't come down enough on price and the condition of the boat and lack of preventative maintenance scared us off.
Hi Guys - Been looking at a bunch of 39/40 DAs and putting miles on the car to do so ;) We've seen some crazy high ask prices for both gas and diesel, and are in no rush so we're not ready to jump. We did see a decent 06 40DA the other day that had a tear in the couch, chipped dinette table...
Keokie - I have towed both with gas & diesel, and you are correct, the diesel has a steady torque band beginning at a much lower rpm.
I spoke to a neighbor of mine who has been boating for over 40 years and has had 6 sea rays; he gave me some of the same insight that you all here on the board...
Hi copb8tx - You are hitting on one of the points I've been trying to quantify, so thank you! I have friends with older Detroit Diesels but they tell me the Cummings common rail, electronic QSBs on the Sundancers are probably more expensive to maintain, so I really don't have a true measure. I...
Thanks gerryb - looks like you have the exact boat we have been shopping for.....can you give me any other tips on what to look for on the boat (trouble spots, annoyances etc)?