If youre looking to do a little more extended cruising, Sea Ray offers twin Cummins 480CEs. North America. Offering the best selection of Sea Ray boats to choose from. Our inland testing ground didnt allow for any worthwhile sea-state challenges. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. As we continue to seek value for boaters, this week, we look at another cruising boat on the used market in the 40-foot size range. This flush deck Motoryacht was produced by Searay for a number of years but was less popular than the Sundancer line. Think of an express cruisers cockpit and helm topping a motoryachts cavernous belowdecks accommodations. Save. We found a Sea Ray 310 Sundancer that met our requirements and seemed in good shape. Both throttle and gear controls are angled for ease of use. We achieved a top speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of around 20 knots. Perhaps they hope to recapture the good old days of yachting that drew them to the sport in the first place. Boating Magazine may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. Any thoughts from the group? ). Because of this, I suspect the 390s look will have a longer shelf life. I hired a captain and crew to bring it to Galveston, Texas from Stuart, Florida. Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht US$248,900 * 39 ft / 2004 Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, United States Bay Marine- Waukegan, IL Request Info Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht US$242,101 * 42 ft / 2005 Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada Mathias Marine Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht US$259,000 * 42 ft / 2003 Cutler Bay, Florida, United States Poseidon Global Yachts The cruiser builds on the companys venerable reputation for solid family cruisers backed by first-class service. As for my opinion of the traditional layout versus the new hybrid boat typified by the 390 Motor Yacht, let me say that Sea Ray took great pains at the drawing board to sweeten the 390 Motor Yachts lines. 2005 Sea Ray 390 Sundancer. MarineMax sells new and used recreational boats and related marine products and services as well as provides yacht brokerage and charter services. We have 3 different membership levels available. Acceleration to maximum speed took 15 seconds; I recorded 30.2 knots. This eary model 39 had an angled bulkhead which broke loose, causing fractures in the hull sides. Set on two levels-the galley, forward stateroom, and aft master stateroom are down-its beautifully detailed. $214,500. He had recently sold a 55-foot convertible, and still owned a 35-foot express yacht and a 28-foot sportfisherman. Quick update on my saga the service center and I figured a way to install new gas tanks without taking the boat completely apart the salon was emptied, carpet and boards taken up to access the engines we constructed a beam system to jack up the engines one by one, move out of the way to take old leaking tank up cut it and get it out the doorway. Best of all, the 390 is quiet, especially on the helm deck. The dual-access head compartment and separate shower compartment make sense on a boat with a single head. She is sleek and stylish and I would put this one on your list if you are looking for a fun cruiser or live-aboard.https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2005-sea-ray-390-motor-yacht-7384764/https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2004-sea-ray-390-motor-yacht-7571782/+ Visit our website: https://cruisingcalypso.com+ Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cruising_calypso/+ Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/cruisingcalypso+ Buy Cruising Calypso merchandise: https://cruisingcalypso.com/shopWe love the ocean and boating! The 390 is built on a wide-body deep-V hull, which gives it a smooth, solid ride. The factory platform is pretty narrow, I'm guessing just under 3ft. Wood-laminate cabinets, faux-granite countertops, lots of natural light, and Ultraleather upholstery complement plush carpeting (runners are standard) and designer door, light, and sink fixtures. Original: Dec 16, 2013. While the deep propeller pockets gives a very shallow draft, it comes at a steep price in performance. Sea Ray. The automotive-inspired console, designed to accommodate the Sea Ray Navigator system, leaves everything within reach. Copyright 2023 Yachting. I lost 8% fuel capacity.. but that was better than taking the entire boat apart and wasting the entire season. The starting price Our 390MY is a 2004 with Cummins Diesels, bow thruster, helm heat and air, an Onan 16kw generator and the standard Sea Ray electronics package that included a GPS, Chart Plotter, Radar and Auto-Pilot. View this Motor Yachts and other Power boats on boattrader.com. collections of You can close any valve quickly and without reaching under a hot engine. Find out more. There are currently 7 listings available on Boat Trader by both private The cockpit of the Sea Ray 390 follows the Sundancer theme with an open seating area aft for entertaining dockside or lounging while under way. Save This Boat. Share. This 2004 39' Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht for sale is an extremely clean and well maintained boat ready to cruise at a moments notice. She is turn key ready as the captain wants the boat to. Theres a large wetbar on the aft deck. We changed the racons Sunday morning and she started up great, and operated normally at clutch speed. Great Family Cruiser or Condo on the Water!!! Pull up the hatch in the salon sole aboard Sea Rays 390 Motor Yacht and climb down into the engine compartment. When was the last time the plugs were changed? An entertainment system includes a 20-inch flat-screen TV that pulls out, revealing a stowage area for media-very clever. She is far more sophisticated than her distant sister, yet she shares proportions that have always made sense to me. The MSD compartment and shower are separated by a vanity. We have owned it for two years and have traveled the southern part of Lake Michigan getting used to her. These boats were built with a fiberglass modified-vee; usually with an inboard and available in Diesel. The oldest boat was built in 2003 and the newest model is Also, docking and close-quarters maneuvering is a breeze thanks to the expansive aluminum windshield and a properly placed transom door, which allows the helmsman to see the swim platform. Focused on premium brands, such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Meridian, Hatteras, Azimut Yachts, Ocean Alexander, Galeon, Grady-White, Harris, Bennington, Crest, Mastercraft, Scout, Sailfish, Sea Pro, Sportsman, Scarab Jet Boats, Tige, Aquila, NauticStar, Nautique and Yamaha Jet Boats. (You must log in or sign up to reply here.). The Sea Ray 390 Express Cruiser is an attractively priced family boat, one of Sea Ray's more popular lines during its eight year production run. The twin 370-hp MerCruiser 8.1S Horizon engines provide enough punch so that you accelerate with authority-although youll never jump. Minimum plane, achieved with trim tabs fully deployed, occurs at 15 mph. In terms of style, the rich wood tone, high-quality soft goods, and upscale fixtures and hardware are more refined than those that have come before. Twin Cummings 480CE with 450HP EACH! $224,900 Seller Curtis Stokes & Associates 101. Maintenance made easy thanks to sensible placement of fixtures and equipment. Best of all, youll know for sure when the jokes are at your expense. The fiberglass headliner is inset with a burled-wood medallion. Optional power: Twin gasoline inboards to 840 hp total; twin diesel inboards to 892 bhp total. The bridge deck offers excellent views and room for guests to relax. By George Sass, Jr. October 4, 2007 During a recent vacation in South Florida I found myself immersed in a conversation with a knowledgeable yachtsman. View Seller Inventory Good Morning! The port engine ran 200 rpms less than the starboard engine, yet the surveyor or guy from the marina seemed to think that was a big deal. Larry Young has been boating on the rivers and lakes of eastern Tennessee just about all his life, and hes done it in a variety of boats. I have toured a 390 Motoryacht and found the interior space to be bright and very liveable. Talk about home waters. Fresh Water Boat until 3 / 2018. On our test boat, data included engine vitals, fuel burn, range, navigation information, depth, and air and seawater temperature. We spoke to three brokers who each had a Sea Ray 390 Express Cruiser listed on BoatQuest.com. This shaft-line configuration keeps weight aft, which benefits performance and maximizes interior accommodation space, making the mid-cabin layout possible. Though the 390 is midsize in todays market, she is large enough for a couple to cruise comfortably but not so large she will be a handful dockside when it comes time to clean up. My bet is that Sea Ray has hit another home run. Marine Concepts Yacht Sales 2109 West Great Neck Road, Suite 107 . But the 390 should easily satisfy her role as a comfortable coastal cruiser. 2003 Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht. A powerboat built by Sea Ray, the 40 motor yacht is a motor yachts vessel. Her comfort side is immediately noticeable when entering the saloon. Both areas are finished in molded fiberglass. Whats more, Sea Ray realizes that raw-water intake hoses rarely blow at the dock-especially aboard a boat designed for extended cruising. For more information, contact: (866) 922-4877. The interior is tastefully outfitted with Ultraleather and cherry. Sea Rays designers did a nice job of ensuring the breakfast bar is low, so the cook is still part of the saloon conversation. boats are typically used for overnight-cruising and day-cruising. The forward staterooms arrangement entails two overlapping quarter berths. Save Search. Laying beam-to, our own wake revealed that the 390 Motor Yacht rolls without undue snap. This shaft-line configuration keeps weight aft, which benefits performance and maximizes interior accommodation space, making the mid-cabin layout possible. Furthermore, if you cruise with young children, closing off the side decks with acrylic doors keeps everybody close and eliminates some of the hassle of lifting smaller kids to the bridge and constantly keeping an eye on the hatch as they scramble around. He had recently sold a 55-foot convertible, and still owned a 35-foot express yacht and a 28-foot sportfisherman. The SmartCraft electronics indicated 4700 rpm with a total fuel burn of 60.3 gallons per hour. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. On either side of the vanity is a door-open one and find the commode, open the other and find the shower. 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