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I am considering buying one of three available 36' Sea Ray boats; a
1980 sedan, a 1982 aft cabin, and a 1984 aft cabin. Any thoughts on
problems to look for before purchase (surveys are a given)? What is
the overall quality of this vintage of Sea Rays?

Thanks,
I have a 1999 express cruiser. Good boat but I just had it surveyed for my insurance company. The surveyor said I had water around the forward hatch, the railing attach points and the thwart on both sides. When you do a survey make sure you do a thorough moisture check.. I am disappointed in Sea Ray because of this problem. Evidently the core is balsa wood and sucks up moisture.
Jack