Certified by the National Association of Marine Surveyors in 1972 he has conducted over 5000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted hundreds of.
Maxum vs sea ray boats. In theory at least the finish and appointments on the Sea Ray should be a little better than you find on the other boats. It isnt that the bowriders depreciate quickly its that they depreciate quicker than youll pay off a 15 year loan. Comparing the 2 on quality is a wash.
The Searay has a sanipotty head. David Pascoe is a second generation marine surveyor in his family who began his surveying career at age 16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats was drawing to a close. 1994 Sea Ray 200 - 396 Hours 43L Mercruiser.
The Maxums look more fashionable with the brushed aluminium etc. With Cobalt Formula being at the top. They all look kind of similar to me.
Here is a link to a thread on another site that should help - Buy used boat. The Searay only has a 86 beam compared to the 95 beam of the Maxum. Sea Ray 185.
Go with the one that has the layout engine and condition that is the best. 51000 ask 35000 paid for a 28 Four Winns. But backed by the expertise of sister company Bayliner they have extended the range to include sedan and aft cabin cruisers up to 46ftThe 4100SCB second from the top is a detailed and versatile flybridge cruiser that can slip between weekending corporate entertaining and family.
There are proscons to ALL boats. Bayliner Maxum and Searay are all made by Brunswick Marine. This may not seem like much but it makes a huge difference in terms of the cabin comfort and feel of the boat.