Sorry for your experience as a supplier. I understand you have an axe to grind. However, your 'not a fan' is not from the experience as an owner.
No not as an owner but as a heavily involved engineer supplier. Both companies did not get along and the product suffered early on. I had a shaft boat on the Chesapeake back then and flew to charlotte where the jv took place in the same building as holset. I sat in those meetings when things weren’t going well. It was not a good partnership from the beginning. Like I said I have friends with pods and love them. I’m just not a fan
No issues here do lots of 10 day stints in the Bahamas with adult kids. Yes sometimes you feel cramped but oh well you are in paradise just go outside. Love the boat and have spent a lot of time dialing it in to fit our needs while cruising
We had a new 2005 260 Sundancer with 4 kids….. I never thought for a second it was too small….. kids don’t care….. now a days my wife says our boat is too small with another couple on board….. and still I don’t even think about it
Thanks. I'm in a 33 Grady now that we take to the Bahamas, etc. We are regular boaters but looking to trade out to go in a different direction and buy something we can stay on for extended periods. Just trying to narrow down the selection. Cheers!
how’d the survey go on that 540
The boat was really clean and I personally loved the layout. Had it not been for the pods, I would have bought it. I got all the service records and decided I didn’t want to deal with the pods. Just my personal preference.
"We usually have four people on the boat, and there is ample space to be comfortable for an unlimited amount of time. I've even accommodated six people and a baby, setting up the saloon as a sleeping quarter, which can make it a bit tight, but the fun and memories outweigh the snugness – LOL. I find the 48 to be a fantastic family boat. Another thing to keep in mind is that with this vessel, I haven't been limited in terms of where I can go, including marinas, coves, and other places. With a 54, you might need to do more research on access limitations. FYI, there are 54 models with shafts in the later models, I believe 2016 and newer."
If you are going to spend time on the hook more than camping in marinas you should really consider a bridge boat. There is simply so much more space and comfort and corners your wife can banish you to. I'm a qualified expert.
Hello! Any chance you could Re-post this info, please? We just purchased a 2006 and would like to get everything changed out and start fresh. Thank you!
think I have a copy of that on my home computer. Will check this weekend
Will have to look honestly. Never thought there was a latch
I have not seen a latch on mine either however our couch is a little different as they changed it on the 2012 model, I know this because I almost bought a '12 when I was on the market a few years back...
One does the job I took these photos at night
