Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post

Dave R · 10-02-2006, 01:39 PM

I don't know anyone that regretted buying a Sea Ray. They seem nicely put together and seem to hold their value. When comparing to Four Winns, Chaps, and other quality boats, you really ought to shop for features you prefer, and dealers you like, not brand names. There are mnay quality boats out there but features and dealer experiences can be all over the map.

Some folks would prefer to have a choice between Volvo and Merc power and Sea Ray does not offer Volvos, so that may be an issue. I've never owned a Sea Ray but I've owned both brands of drives and they were both good. Merc would never deter me.

Good luck. I think you'll find there's a world of difference in the way any 22 footer is going to handle chop compared to your 19 footer. We went up 4 feet each time we bought our last two boats and were shocked by the ride improvements.

10-02-2006, 01:39 PM	#8
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	I don't know anyone that regretted buying a Sea Ray. They seem nicely put together and seem to hold their value. When comparing to Four Winns, Chaps, and other quality boats, you really ought to shop for features you prefer, and dealers you like, not brand names. There are mnay quality boats out there but features and dealer experiences can be all over the map. Some folks would prefer to have a choice between Volvo and Merc power and Sea Ray does not offer Volvos, so that may be an issue. I've never owned a Sea Ray but I've owned both brands of drives and they were both good. Merc would never deter me. Good luck. I think you'll find there's a world of difference in the way any 22 footer is going to handle chop compared to your 19 footer. We went up 4 feet each time we bought our last two boats and were shocked by the ride improvements.