Are Sea Ray Boats Worth It (A Review of Sea Ray Bow Riders, Cruiser, Deck Boats and More!)

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[StephenNeSmith]

Watching your videos are like taking a master class on recreational boats. Thx for all the research and insight you bring us.👍🏻

[ScaleCrawling]

The boats he recommends:

20:54 - SunDeck 240, 1999-2009, preferably the version with two forward-facing captain's chairs.

21:31 - Sport 205, 2006-2015

22:35 - SunDancer 340, 1999-2008

23:34 - SLX 250, 2015 or older

24:16 - Signature 210/230, 1995-1999

[UncleRicoOSU]

My family has a 1993 Sea Ray 20’ Bowrider that we bought new and it still looks and runs great to this day (summer use only) I was not at all surprised when you said you were blown away by the 1992 model you saw. That was a great era for Sea Ray in my opinion.

[johnbook]

Picking up a 1999 210 Signature this weekend. What a beautiful boat!! One owner, impeccably maintained and stored. Low hours and an updated newer trailer. This video makes me feel even better about my decision.

[sailorman]

Sea Ray made amazing quality boats between 2004 and 2012. To me those were the best years to get a quality Sea Ray.

[iq]

12:39 I bought an 87 27 foot amberjack, I had it one season then was transfered to the west coast from the Great lakes region.. anyways I'm back in the Great lakes area where I like to be, I found my boat 2 years ago, dry, solid, but with a blown engine and 2 bad out drives. I took it, stripped it, new interior, buffed it out and looked new, put a pair of 377 mercruisers in with digital throttle and shift with two Ilmor one drive out drives. The boat was solid goodness when I bought it new and now it's better than new.

[dennisnavarro]

Hey Capt. Matt!, Just wanted to thank you for all the videos and advice! I ended up buying a 1992 Sea Ray 200BR with the 5.7. It only had 217 hours on it and the floor was rock solid over every square inch. It was always stored inside and there wasn't even a stain in the ski locker carpet. It runs like a champ and has that classic beauty. Thanks again!

[McHodgebin]

I bought a used 2008 175 sport 2 years ago which was very well maintained by previous owner. It's such a great boat especially compared to a friend's 175 bayliner. The Kia to mercedes analogy is spot on, even in a small runabout. It's absolutely solid even in some moderate chop. Not big enough for sections of the big lake (Superior) but for smaller lakes it is awesome. Will be upsizing in the next couple of years. Love the boat and the brand. Great video!

[chrisbsworld]

I’ve been looking at several Sea Rays from 20 to 24 foot and your information on the Sea Ray has me sold on buying one now. Keep up the great videos and all your experience.

[btg]

In 1998 my late father bought a new sea ray signature 210 bow rider. My dad passed away 8 years ago and I continue to maintain it and run it about every weekend in the summer with my family. 500 hours on it and can personally attest to the build quality how it’s help up over the years.

[danielstrachan]

I really appreciated this one, people who ride with us really like it because like you said it rides really smooth. The brochure I have from 1964 says they were built 35% heavier than other boats in its class for better stability and smoother ride. I’m trying to rebuild it in my spare time I really like this boat.😁😁👍👍

[MatthewTaormina]

I had a 1987, 32 foot searay, PACHENGA for about six years…LOVED IT ❤MISS IT 😢

[daveedvalds]

Great review, the pros and cons. My first boat was a 1973 with the 302 ford/ mercruiser 188. Purchased in mid ‘90’s, sold 10 years later. Currently have 1989 Sunrunner 19 ft cuddy.

[billnlori]

Great history lesson! We have a 1972 SRV-190 with a 455 Olds and a Berkley Jet pump. From what I have researched this is a pretty rare option. I am in the process of replacing the stringers and floor but was very impressed with the material quality. Great boat!

[MrBlaker]

Just got my first boat this year 94 BR200 Signature. Floors solid and well maintained. 374 hours as of yesterday. Absolutely in love for a first boat experience, and for the steal price of 7, 000 it’s hard to say no to the value in the boat.

[sarblade]

Thanks for this awesome video, so much value in your experience with Sea Ray boats! I am researching Sea Ray 260s from 2001 to 2009, and Bayliner 265 same years, and I find the price difference is $20-30K more for the same size Sea Ray. After this video, I'm going to pay the extra for the Sea Ray. I'm in Canada, west coast.

[javierciordia]

Thanks for making the best boat videos on YouTube!! Here where I live (Puerto Rico) we do 100% salt water boating. Do you think Sea Ray it’s a trust worthy ocean boat or it’s more a lake boat?

[LindaEll]

Much appreciated. I'm a Sea Ray fan, owning a 2000 Signature 230. It's on Lake George in the Adirondacks, and is a perfect entry level boat for this 32 mile long lake. My next boat will be a 260 Sundancer, when I can find one. There are no good used boats out there in my area.

[dnel]

Great history and review, like others, keep this content coming. Love to see info on the top 5 center consoles

[henrycagle]

Real happy with my “weekender 22.5” 2001great for overnite camping on the river or inside port. It’s much lighter than Sundancers with no wasted space in back. Trailerable to lake Havasu AZ or a weekend to Catalina Isl from Long Beach only a hour away.