[mkfifo]

The interior layout is one of the better features. Each of the three staterooms is sufficiently sized to limit any complaints. But while the master head and shower is okay, the shared guest head is not. It's an elbow knocker that you'd have a hard time putting your underwear on in. While the fairly long central companionway wastes a bit of space, there is enough to be wasted, with still enough cabin separation to make spending the night on board a pleasant experience without leading you to feel like you're in a motel for midgets. Glazed bow hatches make it light and airy with a nice ambiance. I liked the starboard guest stateroom's size and layout better than the master.

[andy]

Note that up front you got the fuel filters, and the oil filters nearly poke you in the eye. Amazing. Systems installations are fairly neat. The space is larger than it looks in these photos.

[kenny1029]

This is a plywood hull stringer in the ill-fated SeaRay 46 sport fish, circa 1987. Made of two sheets of plywood stapled together and covered with gelcoat and carpeting (no glass overlay), this stringer is badly rotted as a result of a port hole leak. It is this sort of thing that makes the past hard to forget. Because of the sealed off design of the hull, it was not discovered and fixed until it was too late. [links]

[poet_imp]

Personally, I did not like the salon/galley layout, but this clearly a personal judgment. Some may like it, but it reminded me too much of a motor home. For one thing, there is no physical separation, nor any sense of separation of salon area from galley. The galley is in the salon, separated only by a counter space. A high counter back rail, or a set of drop cabinets from the ceiling would, in my view would have avoided this. So what's wrong with that? Here they've created a sense of ultra plush interior with the galley set in the middle of it all. It doesn't fit. A kitchen by any other name is still a kitchen, and it does not belong in your salon. This is not an efficiency apartment; it's a 55 foot yacht. And, being located up under all that windshield glass, the galley area gets hot enough from the sun that the A/C does not overcome it. Aim the boat toward the sun and you don't need to turn the stove on to cook. more

[L29Ah]

Since the late 80's Sea Ray has been trying to crack the larger boat market, with some degree of success, marketing boats up to 65' feet. And some of these larger boats have been less than stellar successes. Around these here parts, Sea Rays are commonly called cocktail cruisers for their over reliance on pseudo plush and trendy design, and coming up quite short on being classified as serious yachts. Too long on style, too short on substance. Good for the cocktail circuit on the Intracoastal, not so good for oceanic cruising, even if only hugging the Bahama Banks. more

[friendsofkim]

The Detroit 6V92TI engines are mounted on Ace mounts (the kind that seemingly never fail, and which we highly recommend) on a massive stringer system, so we're not going to have to worry about the engines doing the Chubby Checker twist, bending shafts and wrecking transmissions due to flexible engine mounts. The fuel and oil filters are mounted front and center with a factory installed oil changing system. The sea strainers, which are things that require frequent service, as you can see by the photo above, are also front and center. No problem servicing at all. Nice, very nice. Particularly for the do-it-yourselfers, and will certainly make the captains happy. Overall, this engine room is a commendable effort. more

[Bitcoinz]

185 Outboard Sport

[chyraski]

Sea Ray could have stood pat with its 2003 lineup of Sport Boats, Sport Cruisers, Sport Yachts, and Yachts, and the company still would have offered the broadest line of powerboats in the industry. But that's just not the style of Knoxville, Tenn.-based boat builder. For 2004, the company is rolling out five new models. With the additions, the company will have 39 boats in its line.

[spndr7]

Joining Sea Ray's Sport Yacht line in mid-2004 is the 390 Sundancer. It will be the middle sibling in Sundancer series — in the sultry Sport Yacht category — that ranges from 36' to 46' long. Look for more details about this model this model on boats.com later in the year. [links]

[tunixman]

You will not find a nicer 390 with the upgraded blue hull and diesel engines on the market. With low hours on the engines, this boat looks new in every way! The Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht is an extremely well layed out aft cabin. The guest stateroom is forward with 2 berths along with a full head and shower. The good size galley has everything you need to make gourmet meals while cruising. Sea Ray goes first class with all components and even. [links]

[CoinMan]

Combining intelligent features with sensible styling, the 390 Motor Yacht offers a great deal more than a pretty face. You'll enjoy her impressive, roomy interior, smart engineering, ample sleeping accommodations and breathtaking cockpit view. And her twin Cummins 6CTA8.3 Diesel inboards power this 39-footer to her destination with ease. Step aboard and you'll quickly see why the 390 Motor Yacht is the new standard in its class. [displayForm. [links]

[iamjerrytorres]

Designed for those who truly appreciate the finer things in life, this elegant 420 Sundancer offers a wealth of pleasures. Options include a classic fiberglass hardtop with full. here

[happymoon]

The distinctive Sea Ray 500 Sundancer mid-cabin combines impeccable lines, luxurious comfort, and unconditional seaworthiness. The 500 Sundancer is designed for serious cruising. more

[cyrano]

The 420 Aft Cabin carries with her the Sea Ray tradition of quality and performance. And with twin diesel Caterpillar 3116 inboards, she carries that tradition to some very. here

[Koon]

The gorgeous curves and aerodynamic profile of the 48 Sundancer are sure to attract attention. Outfitted with a unique, electric windshield vent system that allows for an. more

[AstroBloom18x]

There is every conceivable option and extra; too numerous to fully list. They include a bow thruster (an absolute delight), Raytheon Raypilot 650, engine synchronisers, generator, macerator, hydraulic lift swim platform and, of course, fully-ducted reverse cycle air conditioning. And one must not forget the central vacuuming system or the electric converting lounge. here

[joshuaissac]

Despite the boats having price tags each side of the $1million mark, the dealer didn’t hold back, so nor did I. Tackling the seas that were running around 4-5 metres ahead of a freshening southerly storm, both craft were at times pushed to over 20 knots. The big hulls would almost clear the water each time they crested a swell. This was extreme punishment that no self-respecting owner would mete out on his boat, but it did prove that the Sea Rays will handle the rough stuff while at the same time showing a great deal of comfort and strength.

[Judson]

Brochures show them slicing across still waters with bikini-clad girls lying seductively on sunlounges – accordingly there is a perception that mass-produced American cruisers are “fair weather” boats, not suited to Australian offshore conditions. Even the importers have been slow to dispel this myth because the runabouts and smaller sportscruisers were still selling in prolific numbers. But with an increasing number of so-called Sedan Bridge or Command Bridge passage makers reaching our shores lately, buyers are looking to go further afield.

[fisharmor]

Befitting the price tags, the interiors are exceptionally well equipped and beautifully appointed. Remember, these are not sports convertibles or sportsfishing boats – they are pure cruising and entertaining craft. here

[hritzen]

The trim angle of both boats was excellent and there was never the slightest hint of the bow wanting to bury. Trim tabs are standard equipment and these are only really needed to get the bow down to suit sea conditions. Both boats had plenty of power, planing almost effortlessly and running top speeds at a shade under 30 knots at 2300rpm. The 480 was an outstanding performer, with its twin big Cats planing the boat at a very easy 1300rpm and cruising easily offshore at 1800 to 2000rpm. more