We ran our 1998 480 with 3196's to the Abacos many time from Florida. Hit 12 footers a few trips which made for a rough go for the passengers. Boat handled it fine. Doesn't like cross the beam seas over a few feet (and what boat does) Rides dry on the bridge in anything less than 6-8's. One trip from Daytona, Ponce Inlet, direct to Walkers Cay in the Bahamas, about 10 hours, the girls on board started getting sick after 4-6 hours of 6 footers on the nose. Again the boat did well. We usual slowed down to 18-19 knots in anything over 5 footers. We were carrying an 800 lb Rendova on a TNT platform. I would always recommend use as much trim tab as possible. With the nose held down the boat is a dream at 22-23 knots cruise in anything less than 4 footers.
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48 Sea Ray Sedan
- Thread starter SFL Boater
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S FL Boater,
Sorry for the delay, I was out of town.
My boat with the Cats and perfect props(blueprinted)/Clean bottom has never had any problem with planing/running. When turbos kick in it is amazing how quickly it planes.
Regarding sea conditions, I crossed Lk Huron to Tobermory This yr with 4 other boats in solid 6-8' beam seas. Definatly alot of spray, but my 4 kids love the ride and it feels solid always.
Head seas are tough if large enough. I have run in some pretty large waves going from the Straits of Mac./Petoskey to Beaver Island (I have a house there)with the west summer winds. Again It is fine but you know the waves are there.
Following seas are fun on this boat. No problem.
In any case I always use my Autopilot and do not have a problem. We hit Crews nest/Cedar pointe 5-6 times a yr. in most conditions and rarely cancel due to conditions.
I too looked at the New 52/58 and like my layout, not as sexy but good for my family.
Where are you in FL? I shipped my 31 FountainCC down to Ft myers today for the holiday.
Dave
Sorry for the delay, I was out of town.
My boat with the Cats and perfect props(blueprinted)/Clean bottom has never had any problem with planing/running. When turbos kick in it is amazing how quickly it planes.
Regarding sea conditions, I crossed Lk Huron to Tobermory This yr with 4 other boats in solid 6-8' beam seas. Definatly alot of spray, but my 4 kids love the ride and it feels solid always.
Head seas are tough if large enough. I have run in some pretty large waves going from the Straits of Mac./Petoskey to Beaver Island (I have a house there)with the west summer winds. Again It is fine but you know the waves are there.
Following seas are fun on this boat. No problem.
In any case I always use my Autopilot and do not have a problem. We hit Crews nest/Cedar pointe 5-6 times a yr. in most conditions and rarely cancel due to conditions.
I too looked at the New 52/58 and like my layout, not as sexy but good for my family.
Where are you in FL? I shipped my 31 FountainCC down to Ft myers today for the holiday.
Dave
I have an 03 480 DB that I bought new. I agree with all the comments on handling here. Well balanced boat with the engines in the middle.
If you still are looking, I can give you a laundry list of things to look for. Nothing major... if they were fixed in time.
If you still are looking, I can give you a laundry list of things to look for. Nothing major... if they were fixed in time.
SFL Boater
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Gary,
Thank you very much for the feedback! I would love to get a list from you on areas to keep our eyes on when we look at the boats?
Please let me know your thoughts.
Warm Regards,
SFLB
Thank you very much for the feedback! I would love to get a list from you on areas to keep our eyes on when we look at the boats?
Please let me know your thoughts.
Warm Regards,
SFLB