James is quite correct about Sea Ray's reputation over here in America. One quibble, though: If no berth and no anti-fouling costs, then we have to count in the cost of the trailer. So yes, it will cost more than estimated...but the flip side is that it's always a joy to have nearby access to your boat for DIY and, more importantly, nautical daydreaming.
Big up the Sea Ray James 👌🏻 My little old 240 Sundancer is ok for the time being, Fuel is at about the right cost per hour, Last season I was using approx £100 a weekend, about 4hrs use over the weekend of mixed speeds 5-25 knots, Probably looking at £130 now fuel prices have increased, Just did the manifolds and risers, parts were £1200, fitted myself, These boats are easy enough to work on yourself if you have some mechanical car knowledge,
Good stuff James. In fact this was my first boat in 1996. Sea Ray 190. In those days they had a little cuddy cabin, little steps and a split windshield to get to the bow, no bow rider. Bow riders are fairly new concept. We would just throw down some beach towels and lay on the bow and make the best of it. The cuddy cabin was quite small, but it did have a toilet under the center cushion for emergency use only! Basically the same engine and lower end. Good boat for running around with friends, anchoring at sandbars, etc. Fun, fun, fun!
Another brilliant tour James and yes I definitely think you should bin those hideous socks, a lovely "yank" speed boat that is perfect for the British Market!
Brilliant! Love the JB scoring although if that only gets 8/10 for quality and the score is relative to the boat size, then I’m intrigued to see what impeccable standard would achieve a big JB 10!
Nice one James! Would love to see your take on a Parker 850 Voyager. As you know, we took delivery of a new one of these, fitted with a Mercury Verado 300, from you guys (three cheers for Dan 🙂), in March this year and we love it. Insurance is very reasonable at c£700 from Bill at William Taylor brokers, berthing at Cobb's Quay £4,300pa (a certain Lilliput marina wanted over £11,000!), service & antifoul anticipated around £1,000pa. Petrol wise, we are getting an average of 1.8mpg (please also give MPG on your stats - more useful IMO). Last Sunday, flat sea, four adults, steady 26knots, couldn't believe we were getting 1.9-2.2mpg 🙂 We didn't get close to that in our old, smaller, lighter boat, a Jeanneau CapCamarat 7.5 with a Yamaha 300. We use the Parker a lot so our annual fuel bill is likely to be around £6,000 but we are fortunate that we didn't need to finance the purchase so no costs there. Keep up the videos - always a laugh plus some occasional education. PS For anyone thinking about outboards, our Mercury 300 V8 is almost silent!
@@Boatscouk Hi, I actually need to speak with you but not sure how to do that as I do not use twitter or all that stuff. Do you use whatsapp or Skype ? Its re a boat for sale that someone has given me. PS I'm in Asia so not good to call the office on a landline lol.
Quick question Mr James I have been intrigued in American boats as of late, and was wandering from the ones I have seen tend to be left hand drive or whatever the boating terminology is. Why in this particular case is this one right hand drive?
It's listed on your site for £64,950 so either your entire cost of ownership is wrong or inflationary pressures of the modern boatyard. Come on, your not Tesco. I checked because I wanted to know the weight for the roller trailer which is £3600 approx for the most stable model.
I really enjoy your presenting style. No pretending to know everything, "Hmmm, where's my sheet of paper?" It makes these way more enjoyable. You also said you'd give us some cons, but I don't remember any. What were the cons? Also, as a car guy, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your need to point out the different cars around. The tow vehicle, the transit van, and the Maserati. It helps my obsessive brain.
James is quite correct about Sea Ray's reputation over here in America. One quibble, though: If no berth and no anti-fouling costs, then we have to count in the cost of the trailer. So yes, it will cost more than estimated...but the flip side is that it's always a joy to have nearby access to your boat for DIY and, more importantly, nautical daydreaming.
Yes trailer is extra and expensive 😩
Big up the Sea Ray James 👌🏻
My little old 240 Sundancer is ok for the time being,
Fuel is at about the right cost per hour,
Last season I was using approx £100 a weekend, about 4hrs use over the weekend of mixed speeds 5-25 knots,
Probably looking at £130 now fuel prices have increased,
Just did the manifolds and risers, parts were £1200, fitted myself,
These boats are easy enough to work on yourself if you have some mechanical car knowledge,
Good stuff James. In fact this was my first boat in 1996. Sea Ray 190. In those days they had a little cuddy cabin, little steps and a split windshield to get to the bow, no bow rider. Bow riders are fairly new concept. We would just throw down some beach towels and lay on the bow and make the best of it. The cuddy cabin was quite small, but it did have a toilet under the center cushion for emergency use only! Basically the same engine and lower end. Good boat for running around with friends, anchoring at sandbars, etc. Fun, fun, fun!
They do cuddies too
Another brilliant tour James and yes I definitely think you should bin those hideous socks, a lovely "yank" speed boat that is perfect for the British Market!
Socks binned John 😝
Brilliant! Love the JB scoring although if that only gets 8/10 for quality and the score is relative to the boat size, then I’m intrigued to see what impeccable standard would achieve a big JB 10!
It’s a rare event !
Nice one James! Would love to see your take on a Parker 850 Voyager.
As you know, we took delivery of a new one of these, fitted with a Mercury Verado 300, from you guys (three cheers for Dan 🙂), in March this year and we love it. Insurance is very reasonable at c£700 from Bill at William Taylor brokers, berthing at Cobb's Quay £4,300pa (a certain Lilliput marina wanted over £11,000!), service & antifoul anticipated around £1,000pa. Petrol wise, we are getting an average of 1.8mpg (please also give MPG on your stats - more useful IMO). Last Sunday, flat sea, four adults, steady 26knots, couldn't believe we were getting 1.9-2.2mpg 🙂 We didn't get close to that in our old, smaller, lighter boat, a Jeanneau CapCamarat 7.5 with a Yamaha 300. We use the Parker a lot so our annual fuel bill is likely to be around £6,000 but we are fortunate that we didn't need to finance the purchase so no costs there.
Keep up the videos - always a laugh plus some occasional education.
PS For anyone thinking about outboards, our Mercury 300 V8 is almost silent!
Yes I love the parker 850- will sort !
Lovely boat and I actually really liked the socks, nearly as good as my furry 'big foot' slippers. 😁👍❤️🇬🇧
No toilet, thats not a good thing, other than that, great for what its made for.
I can fit one 😂
@@Boatscouk Hi, I actually need to speak with you but not sure how to do that as I do not use twitter or all that stuff. Do you use whatsapp or Skype ? Its re a boat for sale that someone has given me. PS I'm in Asia so not good to call the office on a landline lol.
Thanks James really nice tour and great information
Come to Cardigan Bay in North Wales, the only sports boats you see are Chaparral.
Great boats
A boat review in a field, that’s a new one. 😂
Thanks James. Nice price but it didn't do it for me.
Where did you get those socks? I want some for my teenage daughter. Just to see her reaction.... oh and like the video ☺
Amazon 😂
So at that 20knt cruise speed with that fuel tank gives it a range of about 75nm?
I think you would get more than that in real life
Quick question Mr James I have been intrigued in American boats as of late, and was wandering from the ones I have seen tend to be left hand drive or whatever the boating terminology is. Why in this particular case is this one right hand drive?
They are neither left or right - just the design of each model and they are the same worldwide 😎
Measure of pleasure!!!!!!LOL!!!!!!’
6ft 1 errm
It's listed on your site for £64,950 so either your entire cost of ownership is wrong or inflationary pressures of the modern boatyard. Come on, your not Tesco.
I checked because I wanted to know the weight for the roller trailer which is £3600 approx for the most stable model.
Trailer is extra - left it out 😜
what if you need to pee ? just jump into the water?
Off the platform 😂
I really enjoy your presenting style. No pretending to know everything, "Hmmm, where's my sheet of paper?" It makes these way more enjoyable. You also said you'd give us some cons, but I don't remember any. What were the cons?
Also, as a car guy, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your need to point out the different cars around. The tow vehicle, the transit van, and the Maserati. It helps my obsessive brain.
Thanks Christian ! On the cons - hmmm - I cannot think of many - in fact none - she is a great boat 🥳