My Dream Boat Is For Sale! Who Wants It? | Sea Ray 380 Sun Sport | Boat Restoration

[@davidkraft8541]

I enjoyed the whole series. Been landlocked in the Rockies since I left Maryland 40 years ago. Only been back a handful of times. I always said there's no way I could live there without a boat. We are from Middle River. My first job out of high school was restoring a 1957 36 foot Wheeler at the Inner Harbor Marina... it had twin 409s.

[@TechTegicLLC]

I've thoroughly enjoyed your work on the 380... I have a 1990 370 SS . I learned things about my yacht I wouldn't have know other wise. Thanks for all the content on this restore !!!

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

That’s great to hear! Thank you

[@johnallen4455]

Love your content Ben!! And especially love the work you put into this boat!

[@johnallen4455]

Ben, all I want to know is .... did you sell the boat yet?

[@christopherlemons8414]

Loved watching the process good work 👌👌 can’t wait for the next one and maybe it’ll be another Sea Ray 😁

[@jackoff1826]

Love that sun pad look

[@curtismorehead6430]

Ben Thank you for all your great content. I thought I recognized the marina you are in and I just bought a Rinker 290 Fiesta Vee from that same marina. I knew your boat when I saw it. I would like to meet you. I am a retiring electrician wanting to do some tinkering. My boat needs a few things.

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Come on down the dock any time! I’m there most weekends working on it

[@david_lbz1286]

What a Beauty 😍🛥️

[@Richardshaw-w9i]

Really enjoyed watching the journey 👍 good luck with the sale 👍

[@Richardshaw-w9i]

Just wondering what happened to the formula you worked on, I love those boats 👍😎

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

It’s up north for sale!

[@fizzybillylah3816]

Congrats on the sale!!

[@teleman5678]

I live very close to the beach and I'm retired. I would love to have a boat that I could stay on at times. Biggest thing is finding somewhere to dock.

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

I was discussing this with someone the other day. The boat has a kitchen, head, shower, and queen bed with air conditioning. It can be lived in anytime if needed.

[@robertlee1145]

The panel you have gauges on switch panel you should get wrapped with a nice gray design

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

There are a lot of cool things I can do with the dash panel. Unfortunately, I’ve been using the approach. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Gauges are expensive!

[@robertlee1145]

@@BoatRestorationbyBen keep the same gauges and switches. Take panel and hydrodip or wrap the metal part

[@AlwxEdwards]

I say keep it you know exactly what's wrong with it and you all that's right with it! It's a known quantity....my $5K boat is now my $29K boat so I feel your pain. We can't sell them for what we've spent....and you don't know what $$$$ problems your next boat will have. Keep it or if you can get 70% or more than what you he ave in it sell it. If you can't get 70% or better then keep it!

[@btye1]

Good luck with your sale, but you might want to check out the other 380ss's that are for sale on boat trader. Right now I see a 95 for $49,999 and a 98 for $77,800. And they don't have hacked up paint jobs......

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

I know the paint is my weak spot on the boat. Fortunately a nice paint job can be rectified fairly easily and won’t cost that much for the next owner. All that can be worked into the deal. Cheers!

[@Djdj-kd8ue]

Hate you are giving her up! I understand @ the same time

[@TizYaBoy]

Man I wish I could own that

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Sure why not!!

[@jeremyrohrer2360]

Been here from the beginning you forgot to mention the trailer with new wheel hubs and no permits included in sale haha

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Good catch. The trailer is for sale separately. It’s a beast! And yes, whoever uses it or tows a big boat better get the right permits lol.

[@ericdishington428]

How do you decide cruising speed? 4000 rpms are too much for those Mercs? Thanks

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Cruising RPM for those 7.4L MPIs is between 3000 and 3500. WOT is 4200-4600. I have her pitched so the WOT RPM is 4200. I don’t take her over 3800 but to prove she can do it. My cruising speed is 30-36 mph. Not bad!

[@gameplaynightmare]

What went wrong with the outdrive? Was it just that coupler that split or was it the gears?

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Coupler split this time but I did not want to risk having gear failure. Previously, I had an upper gear failure.

[@pistoncount]

What make of pilot house is that docked next to you ?

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Carmen

[@jimmyjames7770]

Check out my 94 Sea Ray pretty much mint condition any suggestions on upgrades

[@MarioMartinez-mt9fo]

How much? I love that boat so I can take it to Bimini from Florida

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Listed for $70,000

[@hildablanco1591]

Bravo 2 single prop is better with 383 strocker

[@savingkgari]

Not a bad job for a 1st time , although have to say I'd be disappointed if any of my upholstery work had wrinkles like those seats had

[@robertthoman5512]

BOAT= Break Out Another Thousand.

[@spizkavas9710]

keep the dam thing...

[@Velislide]

Sorry to say, you're about 30k high on your price. That's being generous. Probably 40k over its value.

[@MisterEmoto]

I agree. 100K for a 1992 that doesn't even have v drives, a working generator, or Custom Canvas is absolutely insane

[@smyers820gm]

😂😂😂😂😂 I was thinking. Please please please buy this fvkng boat 😂😂😂

[@challengergaming6935]

Idk man here in florida every boat is astronomically priced that’s about 80-90k here

[@288_intimidator]

Powerboat next?

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Twin diesel sport fish 40+ foot.

[@robpostell5041]

How much do you want

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

$55,000

[@mattbutler2028]

I thought you quit on her??!!

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Nope! Still going strong

[@Snipe_Alley]

Be a shame to see her go. Question, what (or where did you get) those dimmable LED light fixtures you put in the engine space and head?

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Amazon!

[@Snipe_Alley]

Dunno if you realize how very little that narrows it down lol.....Amazon is a big place

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Haha I’ll send the link LILTSDRAE RV Lights Interior... www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTVXVTTL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@Snipe_Alley]

Thanks man, good luck with the sale. I enjoyed watching your progress.

[@Paulsmarinesalvage]

$70,000 😮😮😮

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

We shall see!!!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

giod drwal futr vug as yaght

[@spizkavas9710]

mate you will get your money

[@jasonblakeley3499]

Raw water cooling in salt? Bad combination...

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Fresh water flush every time. It’s easy. I have the same set up in the ski boat

[@moegamatjardien7633]

You talk more than actual restoring !

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

It’s a walkthrough video…

[@edekoka6267]

If you sell your dreams, you will be a very poor person.

[@ohdamnitsthatguy60]

Like the boat you? you are Ok but that music leaves something to be desired. it's not to my tastes.

[@kristiangpoulsen]

it has become a fantastically beautiful boat, congratulations, it runs really well in the engines 🚤 ⚓️🛟👍

[@BoatRestorationbyBen]

Thank you very much!