Sunsation Boats

Curly · 02-17-2009, 09:21 PM

We recently sold our 25 ft Baja bow rider. We are considering purchasing a 28 ft Sunsation bow rider and were wondering if anyone had any information regarding Sunsation's performance and quality. We test drove one about 3 years ago at Shepp Browns marina in Meredith and we were impressed with it. Any information would be appreciated.

Woodsy · 02-18-2009, 08:24 AM

Curly...

Check out OSO... www.OffshoreOnly.com There is a Sunsation forum there. Pretty informative.

Woodsy

codeman671 · 02-18-2009, 09:31 AM

Great boat!!! I love them. It is a shame there are no dealers here any more. I drove the 32' Dominator with twin 496HO's that Shep's had as well as the 28' with a single 525hp that used to be in Paugus Bay. That boat was upgraded to a 32' SS, I see him fly by my place every weekend.

When I was in the market, I drove a 30' Outlaw at Channel then immediately drove the 32' Dominator. The Outlaw felt loose in the water, at 80mph it bounced along side to side, basically chine-walking. The Dominator was tight, handled/cornered well, took the rough stuff great and had excellent acceleration.

Sunsation has a forum on their website full of insightful owners, check out www.sunsationboats.com.

Can you tell how much of a fan I am?

DoTheMath · 02-18-2009, 09:37 AM

You can't go wrong with a Sunsation - from quality of build to customer service and support, everything you hear is true... I know first-hand as I owned one. Joe and Wayne - the owners of the company - are first-class, will help you out in any way they can and stand behind their product. I'd be sure to get it surveyed first, make sure the boat is as-represented and cover all your bases. Once you get to that point, if you can make the $$ work - and you are happy with it, buy it. From a brand standpoint, you will not be disappointed.

As Woodys said, OSO is a good source, as is the Sunsation web site - they have their own forum and you can get a TON of info there!

If I can help at all, let me know.

Mark

DoTheMath · 02-18-2009, 10:13 AM

Spell-check (need an edit feature on this site ;o)

As WOODSY said... (I know he's not the cowboy from Toy Story! lol.

sunsationdave · 02-18-2009, 05:11 PM

ok ive owned a 288 sunsation. and have a 32ss know.you cant get a better
28 ft boat for winni the 28 rides great .it is a solid boat, the factory support is awesome. you can call the owners joe/wayne anytime.i sold my 05 288 with a 100 hrs it really is a well biult boat and it stands out. look on offshoreonly.com
boattrader.com and speedwake .com
my 32 is probably the best boat for winni i take it in the broads with 4/5 ft chop rides awesome. it is 4 sale soon

OCDACTIVE · 02-19-2009, 08:01 AM

will you be using it solely for Lake Winni and other similar bodies of water? Or are you thinking of going offshore at all?

Curly · 02-19-2009, 03:31 PM

We plan on using the boat mainly on Lake Winni...we live at the lake during the spring and summer months and will keep it docked there.

OCDACTIVE · 02-19-2009, 03:39 PM

You will be just fine then.. The 28 sunny is a GREAT lake boat and you can't beat the price. I just normally don't recommend them (the 28 that is) for offshore poker runs etc. But it will eat up Lake Winni.. Are you looking for a new or used one?

Curly · 02-20-2009, 08:29 PM

we are looking for either...new or used....all depends on the cost
we are only interested in the 28ft bow-rider with 425 hp minimum and prefer fairly new

OCDACTIVE · 02-21-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly

we are looking for either...new or used....all depends on the cost
we are only interested in the 28ft bow-rider with 425 hp minimum and prefer fairly new

There is a very nice one on offshoreonly down in VA. I don't think it is a bowrider though. Is that a deal breaker?

02-17-2009, 09:21 PM	#1
Curly Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sunsation Boats We recently sold our 25 ft Baja bow rider. We are considering purchasing a 28 ft Sunsation bow rider and were wondering if anyone had any information regarding Sunsation's performance and quality. We test drove one about 3 years ago at Shepp Browns marina in Meredith and we were impressed with it. Any information would be appreciated.

02-18-2009, 08:24 AM	#2
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	Curly... Check out OSO... www.OffshoreOnly.com There is a Sunsation forum there. Pretty informative. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

02-18-2009, 09:37 AM	#4
DoTheMath Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MA / Moultonborough Posts: 146 Thanks: 46 Thanked 43 Times in 18 Posts	Great choice! You can't go wrong with a Sunsation - from quality of build to customer service and support, everything you hear is true... I know first-hand as I owned one. Joe and Wayne - the owners of the company - are first-class, will help you out in any way they can and stand behind their product. I'd be sure to get it surveyed first, make sure the boat is as-represented and cover all your bases. Once you get to that point, if you can make the $$ work - and you are happy with it, buy it. From a brand standpoint, you will not be disappointed. As Woodys said, OSO is a good source, as is the Sunsation web site - they have their own forum and you can get a TON of info there! If I can help at all, let me know. Mark

02-18-2009, 10:13 AM	#5
DoTheMath Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MA / Moultonborough Posts: 146 Thanks: 46 Thanked 43 Times in 18 Posts	Oops - sorry... Spell-check (need an edit feature on this site ;o) As WOODSY said... (I know he's not the cowboy from Toy Story! lol.

02-18-2009, 05:11 PM	#6
sunsationdave Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	sunsation ok ive owned a 288 sunsation. and have a 32ss know.you cant get a better 28 ft boat for winni the 28 rides great .it is a solid boat, the factory support is awesome. you can call the owners joe/wayne anytime.i sold my 05 288 with a 100 hrs it really is a well biult boat and it stands out. look on offshoreonly.com boattrader.com and speedwake .com my 32 is probably the best boat for winni i take it in the broads with 4/5 ft chop rides awesome. it is 4 sale soon

02-18-2009, 09:31 AM	#3
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,360 Thanks: 210 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	Great boat!!! I love them. It is a shame there are no dealers here any more. I drove the 32' Dominator with twin 496HO's that Shep's had as well as the 28' with a single 525hp that used to be in Paugus Bay. That boat was upgraded to a 32' SS, I see him fly by my place every weekend. When I was in the market, I drove a 30' Outlaw at Channel then immediately drove the 32' Dominator. The Outlaw felt loose in the water, at 80mph it bounced along side to side, basically chine-walking. The Dominator was tight, handled/cornered well, took the rough stuff great and had excellent acceleration. Sunsation has a forum on their website full of insightful owners, check out www.sunsationboats.com. Can you tell how much of a fan I am?

02-19-2009, 08:01 AM	#7
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	will you be using it solely for Lake Winni and other similar bodies of water? Or are you thinking of going offshore at all? __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

02-19-2009, 03:31 PM	#8
Curly Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	We plan on using the boat mainly on Lake Winni...we live at the lake during the spring and summer months and will keep it docked there.

02-19-2009, 03:39 PM	#9
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	You will be just fine then.. The 28 sunny is a GREAT lake boat and you can't beat the price. I just normally don't recommend them (the 28 that is) for offshore poker runs etc. But it will eat up Lake Winni.. Are you looking for a new or used one? __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

02-20-2009, 08:29 PM	#10
Curly Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	we are looking for either...new or used....all depends on the cost we are only interested in the 28ft bow-rider with 425 hp minimum and prefer fairly new