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    Help with purchase of 2003 SeaRay 260da (w/ pics)

    Hi all I've been looking to buy a used 260da for some time, and I've found one that I like. It's fairly clean, and we've agreed on a price that I think is VERY good ($20k less than asking price, and about $8k less than the bottom-line prices of similar boats I've encountered). I saw the boat...
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    Is this true about Bravo III Drives?

    I'm considering buying a particular boat (a 2003 Searay 260 Sundancer), and when I asked the broker if any major work had been done on the boat, he answered "Major IO" When I asked him to elaborate, he answered: "To prevent problems, a major IO should be done every 2-3 yrs. The drive is removed...
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    Need someone in Madison, WI to check out a boat. Will pay.

    Hi all, I'm thinking of buying a boat in Madison, but I'm in Buffalo, and it's not very easy for me to get out there. Is there anyone that can help me by meeting with the broker and checking out the boat? I'm looking for someone to tell me how clean the boat is, and if there are any obvious...
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    PLEASE help me decide which SeaRay 260da to buy!

    I have posted a few times about buying a used 26' cabin cruiser, and I've narrowed my search down to two SeaRay 260 Sundancers for sale right now. I need your help deciding which to make an offer on, and how much my offer should be. Boat number One is a 2002. The broker is asking $48,500, and...
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    Surveyer in Muskegon, MI?

    Can anyone recommend a good surveyer in the Muskegon, Michigan area?
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    Sea Ray 240 Sundancer vs, 260 Sundancer

    Hi all. I've been searching for a used 24'-25' cruiser for a while, and started by looking at sea rays, rinkers, chapparals, bayliners, maxums, and four winns. After much much searching, I think the 2000-2005 Sea Ray 240Sundancer is the best for me. I like the layout, the quality, etc. The...
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    Sea Ray heads - Portapotty vs. vacuflush

    Hi all. I'm in the market for a used SeaRay 240da, and I'd like some opinions about the head options. My understanding is that the standard option is the squarish "portapotty" with a pump flush, with a holding tank that can be pumped out. Then there's the optional VacuFlush. Is the only...
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    A few questions about the SeaRay 240 Sundancer

    Hi all. I've posted a few times saying I'm searching for a late model (2000 and newer) 24-26' midcabin cruiser, mostly among Sea Ray, Rinker, Chapperal, Maxum, and Four Winns. After much research, one of my favorite models is the Sea Ray 240 Sundancer, especially the pre-2005 layout , pictures...
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    How is Rinker Fiesta Vee 242? Is this a good deal?

    I've been searching for a used, late model 24-26' midcabin cruiser for about a month, and it's been pretty slim pickings, at least around my area (buffalo, NY). I did find one nice looking boat, a 2002 Rinker Fiesta Vee 242, for sale for $34,000, through Craig's List. I went and checked it...
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    I've got a ton of newbie questions...

    I've been searching for my first boat for a few weeks now (something in the 24'-26' range, midcabin cruiser). My family has always had boats, but I've never owned one. None of my friends own one either, so I'm missing some very basic knowledge that would be useful. As I've been looking, I...
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    How are Glastrons?

    I'm in the market for a used late model 24-26' midcabin cruiser in Buffalo, where the most common boats are Sea Ray, Chapperal, Rinker, and Bayliner. I'm also coming across some Glastrons. Are those any good? How do they stack up against those other boats?
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    About to buy my first powerboat... tips?

    Hi all. I'm about to buy my first boat. I'm 30 and my family had boats while I was growing up. I am a novice, and I know the basics of boating (i.e., right of way, how to dock, etc.), but I don't have much advanced knowledge, for example, about engines, drives, etc. I'm just looking for some...
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