Sea Ray Sundancer 270 questions

G

greenstreak

Member
exMember
Joined
Mar 8, 2004
RO Number
12942
Messages
320
I am looking at a 2000 Sundancer with the 7.4mpi with Bravo III. Is there anybody familiar with this boat? Anything I need to know before buying.

Thanks

art
 
We put over 500 hours on a 1999 270 DA with 454 and B-3 drive. Great boat, cruise about 29 at 3500 RPM. Gas milage about 1.7 MPG. You will enjoy this boat.
 
Hey vriceflyer---I just came from looking at this 270. In the control panel there is a switch that says (ac converter). Do you know what that does on this boat? I was a little disappointed that sea ray would build a boat this size and not put hardly any storage space in it. I found very little in the bathroom or in the galley to store food and utensils. the boat only has 300 hrs on it.

Thanks for your info.
art
 
An "inverter" produces Alternate Current from Direct Current, and a "Converter" produces DC from an AC source.

In simple terms: it's the battery charger.
 
thanks SLW---i was thinking it was for my AC. Forgot about battery charger.

art
 
I found vriceflyer's comment on fuel consumption interesting. I have a 2000 270 with twin 4.3 ( carb) I had come form a 26 ft with a single 5.7 and it seemed to me that I used about the same fuel with the single. I installed a Navman fuel flow system this year and have found that my fuel usage is just slightly over 2 mpg at a cruise speed (3500 rpm around 28-29 mph). That is with full fuel/water (I added a second water tank) and gear for a week . I know I have a little more maintanace with the twins but for the cost of a little more oil and 4 more plugs I sure do enjoy the docking and safety factor .
 
Hey kbradatzke---I think the consumption is about right. i should be right around 2 mpg or under with the 7.4 mpi. I don't like to cruise that fast (29 mph) I like to stay around 25 to 26. I don;t know if the 7.4 mpi is efficient at that speed. Probably the rpms would be around 3100.

thanks
art
 
I have two friends with twin engine 2000 270 DAs. I have run with them many times on extended trips. The twins always got better gas miliage than my single 454.
 
Green, the 454 in the 270 DA has a sweet spot at around 3500 depending on weight.
 
I've owned a 1999 270 for 8 years. I have the single 454 EFI, B3 configuration and wouldn't trade it for anything else. We primarily use the boat for going to resturants, the beach and sunset cruises.

I have maintained detailed records since I purchased it and it consistently burns 6 - 6.5 gallons per hour, regardless of how fast I am cruising. I would say that when cruising I usually am around 25-28 MPH, however, there are No Wake and Manatee Areas around here, so the average speed is probably closer to 18 MPH when we've been out all day, for an average of 3 MPG.

One interesting thing I found is that around 500 hours, probably 2 years ago, I started having some issues with fuel clogging. I changed out the fuel filters and started using an additive with every fillup that they sell at Boaters World and Boat U.S. to help with ethanol problems. The fuel problems went away, my engine runs better than ever and I'm getting slightly better gas mileage now than I was a couple of years ago.

I keep going to the boat shows, look at all the new boats, then go home and hug my boat. I've owned several larger SeaRays, including a 290 and 330 with twins and I have no plans on letting this one get away. The 270 with the wide beam (1998-2002)is a great boat.
 
Art,
I have a 2000 270 and have owned it for six years. It's a twin engine boat. It has 4.3 TBI engines with counter rotating Alphas. I burn ten gallons per hour on average. The boat is a great boat for my family. Since we usually travel with six people it's mostly used as a day trip boat. If you want to do trips I'd limit passengers to four or less. The boat has never needed anything but maintence(sp). Like longboat says, I look all the time and then come home to appreciate my boat even more. This may or may not matter to you but when I was looking for this boat I wanted twins for all the reasons people talk about but in the end I think this boat is a great boat either single or twins.
Good luck with your search!
Rob
 
Hey guys thanks for the information. I am sure I will be happy with the boat. I do like the fact I have the mpi. This is my first mpi engine. I have always had carbed motors.

Hey Brite Idea-- Since you still own a 270 I got a question. The storage area next to the center table has a flat wasted area about it. I am wondering why Sea Ray didn't have enough sense to put a rail across it so that area could be used as storage since the galley has limited storage areas. I am going to have a 1x3 padded and wrapped with same interior material and put across the front. Then I could set glasses and etc up there. What do yo think?

art
 
Art,
I not sure what area next to the center table your referring to? I know in the cabinet below the sink I'm adding a shelf before next season. What flat wasted area do you mean?
Rob
 
hi Rob--I am talking about the storage that runs from the stereo back to the rear port window. The top of the storage is flat but can't set anything up there cause there is not a front piece sticking up to keep from falling off. If you were sitting at the table your shoulder would be right next to the area I am talking about. If there was a front piece on there and stuck up say 3" then things like glasses and etc could be stored up there.

art
 
Rob--How can you add a self under sink? The drain coming from sink is in the way. I look at that ideal also so I could store silverware in there.

thanks
art
 
A buddy is changing from a BII to a BIII on his 98 wide beam 270 with a 454.

Question is what props should he use?

He has had 22 and 24 p recommended to him.
 
I have the same boat, I would not run over a 22 on it. I actually run a 20 cupped which is in between a regualar 20 and 22 and I find it ideal.
 
quote:
Originally posted by GeeBee

I have the same boat, I would not run over a 22 on it. I actually run a 20 cupped which is in between a regualar 20 and 22 and I find it ideal.

Click to expand...


Thanks a lot for the info.
I'll pass it on to him.
 
Hi,

I have a 1994 270 Dancer, 7.4 BIII, the first year they changed the cockpit layout with the lounge seat which is great. Kept on a lift, used in the Tampa/St. Pete area for about 6 years.

Overall it's a great 2 person overnite boat, or good for day cruises with 6 or so. The cabin is really a two place cabin... small. No genset, and taking the Honda generator with is a pain sometimes.

It's reasonably economical, but any boat this size you'll have maintenance. I prefer a pair of 5.7s on a bit larger boat. The 7.4 has had it's maintenance, with an oil pump failure that led to an engine replacement. The water impeller needs to be changes perhaps annually, and the risers, manifolds every three years.

It handles well and cruises from 3000 to 3500 rpm, 20 to 35kts.

If you do a LOT of overnites, I could make an argument for a small twin with a genset, which is what I'm looking for. If you just like some day cruising, runs to islands, restaurants, occasional overnites, it's a fine boat.
 
The 98 and newer are bigger boats than the previous 270s. They were 8'6" beam where as the 98 went to a 9'2". They continued the 8'6" beam model as the 270SE
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top