I am a proud Sea Ray owner, but I am one of many Sea Ray owners I know who do not like the European looks of the Sea Ray Cruiser models the last ten years or so. While I can afford a much newer boat, I choose to own a Sundancer built in the early 2000's due to the look and the style of them at that time. How about offering a " Classic Series" which provides the technology and upgrades of the newer boats, but the looks of the cruisers from 1998 to about 2008. KT, in Kansas
As a person who owns a Sea Ray Sundancer, and ha owned three previous Sea Ray boats, I’d like to say something to those putting all the blame on Sea Ray for their tremendous fall from their decade+ long high that ended at the start of the 2008 Great Recession. That recession hit Sea Ray and all boat manufacturers very hard. But something else happened. We, the North American finicky consumer, changed. I visit my old marina last weekend. It was once full of express cruiser style boats, built by Sea Ray and other brands. Fast forward 14 years and you will see perhaps a dozen express cruises remain, mostly older boats. Half of these boat never leave their slips. Wealthy senior boat owners never visit the boats anymore. Perhaps the boat owners are holding on until next year, as the senior owner is holding onto wishes of improved health and visions of memories through rose colored glasses. I saw no cruiser in the marina newer than the Great Recession years. Yet, the marina was full. Sold out. Not a vacant slip at the place. The boats being sold today are big, fast, luxurious pontoon boats, or center console boat, or water activity style boats. As far as I know, Sea Ray just is not known for these types of boats. Me? I’m not going to change. I love the lifestyle of my type of boating. But I’m old, set in my ways, and they are not making more people like me. So, Sea Ray still exists, but as a shadow of its former self. I don’t see the old days coming back any more then I see a resurgence of the various social clubs that keep shrinking. Boating related clubs such as the Coast Guard auxiliary, and US Power Squadron are two examples that show it’s not Sea Ray but a generational change that has made the Sea Ray Sundancer and other brands who make express cruiser style boats a micro-niché. I am a member of a social club called the Oshkosh Boat Club. It’s fun, but membership retention is difficult as members become too senior to continue boating.
I am deeply impressed. Really a new Gem that marks sea rays future. I love this boat right now and I am inquietly looking forward to seeing it in europe in one of the first boat shows after corona!
A Beautiful and revolutionary 37 foot day/overnighter. Can’t wait for the/a move back into craft that are designed for extended on board living. And passage making. Every brand needs its aspirational models, think Mercedes S class ! Then design a 40ft plus cavernous luxury cruiser please with fly bridge option .
The "next" revolution for Sea Ray should be design that is maintainable ! User pushes the button to extend the roof sunshade and the shade does NOT extend - a short in wiring, a mechanical bind or a motor burn out - so how easy is it to trouble shoot or access components ? No scar or destructive access for boat electrical or mechanical systems ! How easy to replace a refridgerator ? Toilet ? Bilge pump ? Thru hull fittings ?
Beautifully done. Owned a 270 and she was beautifully built. Best wishes!
I am a proud Sea Ray owner, but I am one of many Sea Ray owners I know who do not like the European looks of the Sea Ray Cruiser models the last ten years or so. While I can afford a much newer boat, I choose to own a Sundancer built in the early 2000's due to the look and the style of them at that time. How about offering a " Classic Series" which provides the technology and upgrades of the newer boats, but the looks of the cruisers from 1998 to about 2008. KT, in Kansas
Agreed, these new boats might have some semblence of Sea Ray lines - but they dont look nearly as good as they used to.
It’s a shame we haven’t seen this 370 in the UK ,so come on SEARAY this boat would be a winner over here with our climate
Love my Sea Ray so much I am hanging onto it since 1999...
As a person who owns a Sea Ray Sundancer, and ha owned three previous Sea Ray boats, I’d like to say something to those putting all the blame on Sea Ray for their tremendous fall from their decade+ long high that ended at the start of the 2008 Great Recession.
That recession hit Sea Ray and all boat manufacturers very hard.
But something else happened.
We, the North American finicky consumer, changed.
I visit my old marina last weekend. It was once full of express cruiser style boats, built by Sea Ray and other brands.
Fast forward 14 years and you will see perhaps a dozen express cruises remain, mostly older boats. Half of these boat never leave their slips. Wealthy senior boat owners never visit the boats anymore.
Perhaps the boat owners are holding on until next year, as the senior owner is holding onto wishes of improved health and visions of memories through rose colored glasses.
I saw no cruiser in the marina newer than the Great Recession years.
Yet, the marina was full. Sold out. Not a vacant slip at the place.
The boats being sold today are big, fast, luxurious pontoon boats, or center console boat, or water activity style boats.
As far as I know, Sea Ray just is not known for these types of boats.
Me? I’m not going to change. I love the lifestyle of my type of boating.
But I’m old, set in my ways, and they are not making more people like me.
So, Sea Ray still exists, but as a shadow of its former self.
I don’t see the old days coming back any more then I see a resurgence of the various social clubs that keep shrinking.
Boating related clubs such as the Coast Guard auxiliary, and US Power Squadron are two examples that show it’s not Sea Ray but a generational change that has made the Sea Ray Sundancer and other brands who make express cruiser style boats a micro-niché.
I am a member of a social club called the Oshkosh Boat Club. It’s fun, but membership retention is difficult as members become too senior to continue boating.
I am deeply impressed. Really a new Gem that marks sea rays future. I love this boat right now and I am inquietly looking forward to seeing it in europe in one of the first boat shows after corona!
A Beautiful and revolutionary 37 foot day/overnighter. Can’t wait for the/a move back into craft that are designed for extended on board living. And passage making. Every brand needs its aspirational models, think Mercedes S class ! Then design a 40ft plus cavernous luxury cruiser please with fly bridge option .
Bring back the 1975 / 24 foot sea ray weekender style
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I miss the express cruiser from searay, I feel regal is going to take over in the cruiser market.
The "next" revolution for Sea Ray should be design that is maintainable ! User pushes the button to extend the roof sunshade and the shade does NOT extend - a short in wiring, a mechanical bind or a motor burn out - so how easy is it to trouble shoot or access components ? No scar or destructive access for boat electrical or mechanical systems ! How easy to replace a refridgerator ? Toilet ? Bilge pump ? Thru hull fittings ?
Bring back the Pachanga please!
I want on a 230 outboard coup
please start making bigger boats again40 to 60 ft.