Adequate Power?

There is a review of the 290 in a past Boating mag. They opted for the optional 220Hp 4.3's. It topped out for them at 42.4 MPH and cruised at a very respectable 28MPH at 3500RPM. With the smaller engines you can expect lower numbers and I am sure real world speeds will be somewhat slower. The lows they listed were no double clamps on fuel hoses and unlabeled raw water intakes. Both minor and easily fixed. The interiors are not top of the line, but are fine for weekenders I'd say. I too have considered the Rinker. I am looking at a Maxum and a Sea Ray now also. The Maxum model I am hoping to see at the boat show this weekend. The Sea Ray is the 260 Sundancer. Not sure which will win over if any of them do. Good luck.

We have a 1988 Sea Ray Sundancer 270 with twin 5.7's, 260hp each. She is 27''7" (32' LOA with platform and pulpit) and a 10' beam. We cruise around 42 mph and around 35 mph at 3500 rpm.

Spider,
I really liked the sundancer. You can also get the radar arch on the 260 now, which I thought was a nice touch. If you get a chance, check out the Larson 272 cruiser. My wife really liked it and I thought it had a nice set up. I am still leaning toward the 260 Sundancer myself though. Does anyone know how the 260 sundancer handles the Lake when it gets rough?

The Sea Ray ought to handle itself pretty well. I have a Wellcraft 26' now. It does okay. Its underpowered and old though...lol. Wanna buy it?