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Maxum vs sea ray boats. Brunswick discontinued the Maxum brand established in 1988 in August 2009 as part of its ongoing cost-cutting initiativesMaxum hulls were similar to those of Bayliner also owned by Brunswick with different decks and interiors to differentiate the brand and marketed as an up-scale version between the entry-level Bayliner and Brunswicks top of the line Sea Ray. Actual paid price for our last 3 boats. 1994 Sea Ray 200 - 396 Hours 43L Mercruiser.

A SeaRay is the low end of the mid range. Comparing the 2 on quality is a wash. Sea Ray is based in Knoxville Tennessee and it operates two factories in Tennessee and two in Florida.

Politely as I could. People who are new to boating and are looking for a small affordable runabout will almost always take a strong look at a Sea Ray before making a final decision. The Maxum 3500 is the latest model to be developed by parent company US Marine.

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Sea Ray Chaparral Cruisers Monterey Regal Crownline. Sea Ray and MaxumBayliner are seperate Boat companiesBuilders made at different plants in different States. Bayliner Maxum and Searay are all made by Brunswick Marine.

The quality of a Searay is better to the Maxum especially in the age u r referring too I know a bit the 1996 models the Maxum is a better head sea boat but the Sea Ray will have the advantage following and beamish seas consumption will be very similar but should be better for Maxum as it is a lighter boat. Sea Ray designs manufactures and markets boats ranging from 17-foot 52 m power cruisers to over 65-foot 20 m yachts including the Sundancer brand and starting in 2014 the L Series luxury yachts. With 10 people on board and the Bimini top fully extended the 3700 SY faced real-life conditions during the test.