boater2018
Member
- Feb 26, 2018
- 150
- Boat Info
- 2000 Sea Ray 210 Sundeck
- Engines
- Mercruiser 5.0 EFI
My 2000 Sundeck weighs 3600 lbs dry with a 220 or 240 hp 5.0, my brother's 2001 210 BR is 3400 lbs dry with a 250 HP 5.7. I like the styling of the SPX models, but noticed the standard engine has 200hp with optional models up to 250hp with a good amount of cost increase. I also noticed the OB option has a 150 with an optional 200. I am just curious to what the reason would be for the standard horsepower on the SPX models to be less than what was standard years ago. I assume the prop pitches are different and maybe the outdrive ratios? I would have assumed the engine power would have increased over the years before decreasing, even though it's only 20hp difference in the stock packages. I have not ridden on a newer model Sea Ray, but we may be interested in upgrading to something newer at some point. Those of you who have owner older model bowriders, what is your take on how they perform and ride quality in some chop old vs new? Obviously the newer model interiors are nicer, but what makes them rated for 12 people vs the older ones at 10 when they came with a little less power? Just curious to the comparison of old vs new all around. New is great for warranty, but that doesn't last forever.