info on a 288
 

I have a Friend thats looking at a 2001 288 sunsation with a cuddy and a 502 .
how does it handle rough water? hows the ride overall?
what kind of TRUE speed should he see with the 502?
is there a big difference in performance between the 2001 and 2005 288?
I understand the hull has been redone with a true step on the newer 288.
hows the cockpit,is there enough room for 5 adults or is it narrow?
any input from people that have them would be great.
Thanks ,Tom

Re: info on a 288
 

boatnt,

I have a Friend thats looking at a 2001 288 sunsation with a cuddy and a 502 .
how does it handle rough water? hows the ride overall?

If there's one thing we're most proud of with the 288, it's the ride. While there may be faster 28 foot boats out there, I'll stack the ride the 288 delivers against any one of them.
what kind of TRUE speed should he see with the 502?
is there a big difference in performance between the 2001 and 2005 288?

With the 502 in the 2001 you're certainly in the mid to upper sixties where the 2005/2006 hull runs about 2 mph faster.

I understand the hull has been redone with a true step on the newer 288.
hows the cockpit,is there enough room for 5 adults or is it narrow?

Cockpit is plenty big enough for five adults to ride very comfortable. Six and it might get a little tight.

Feel free to give me a call anything with any other questions or concerns you may have.

DaveSunsation
810-794-4888
any input from people that have them would be great.
Thanks ,Tom

Re: info on a 288
 

I second what Dave said. I have a 2001 288 with a 502 and run 64 to 65 on my lake with smooth as glass water. That is GPS by the way. I have run many Poker Runs with 4 adults and plenty of room. With 5 adults it's fine depending on how much junk they bring with them. That's what the cabin is for.

Everyone that rides in my boat always comments about the ride compared to other boats they ride in. This is a very forgiving hull and responsive to throttle from 3500 rpm and up.

This hull loves rough water. On the lakes in Tennessee I do not get rough water often but Kentucky Lake is a different story. Last weekend it was 3 to 4 foot water due to storms blowing in from the south and we sailed right through it smoothly.

Your buddy needs to buy that boat!

Re: info on a 288
 

I have my 2001 288 for sale. HP500EFI, runs 70 every day, 72 on a good one.

E-mail me if you want more info. [email protected]

Here is a picture.

Re: info on a 288
 

Thanks for the info Jeff.
Its a bit more then his looking to spent at this time.

Re: info on a 288
 

I have had the privilege of driving a 288, and am here to testify that the ride is awesome. The hull is responsive to throttle and forgiving in rough water.

Re: info on a 288
 

Tom , is that buddy yourself ? You leave that boat down in s. il alone, i hope its there in late winter, unofficaily my boat is for sale and hope to purchase a288 next spring we need more boat w/ the 3 kids and the wife and myself were crowded would like to take my motor out of my 25 and throw it in a 288 then put a whipple onit, i have a buddy , ken whos is a club member who has a288 he would take you out on it .

Re: info on a 288
 

Boat's sold :(

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Thats sucs, before my motor blew they were gonna give me $18,500.00 for mine but at that time they were asking like $62 k $49k seemd like a good deal un less there was something wrong w/ the boat. oh'well i'll be calling you soon to take a look at your house , i guess theres a bunch of people going out boating next sat down to algonquin and back , have to put a real chity prop on for that!

Re: info on a 288
 

Mine is available here.
2002 288 Sunsation