New York’s Most Popular Boat Is….

Quick – venture a guess on New York State’s most popular brand of boat.

That’s a tough question: New Yorkers love so many boat brands and styles, and our state is fortunate to boast access to an ocean, inlets, sounds, bays, lakes, rivers, ponds and creeks. 

Still uncertain?  

Here are a few hints…

1)   The manufacturer has been building boats for 55 years.

2)   It is the largest manufacturer of pleasure boats.

3)   The brand includes more than 40 models in four classes of boats.

Give up?

If so, you just might want to stop by any of the three Modern Yachts locations and check out New York’s most popular brand – Sea Ray.  Come discover why nearly 25,000 boaters in New York have selected Sea Ray as their craft of choice.

Sea Ray is popular for many reasons: the brand includes enough styles and sizes of boats to appeal to families, daytrippers, wake boarders, socialites, and nearly everyone else who enjoys being on the water; the company has a long history of incorporating innovation, technology, and craftsmanship into every boat they build; and Sea Ray’s long history speaks to the durability of its boats.

One panel of Sea Ray boaters pointed out that in their experience, the boats are a good value, and that each boat has a favorable resale value. 

Sea Ray boats are New York State's most popular brand,
as evidenced by boat registrations. 

Another reason indicated is that Sea Ray dealers are factory authorized and trained to service the very boats they sell. That means that the service teams at Sea Ray dealerships are experts in diagnosing and servicing all Sea Ray models. Many other brands are sold through independent dealers who may or may not have service training for that brand.

Almost 25,000 New Yorkers can’t be wrong! To check out some of Sea Ray’s most popular models, schedule a visit with us or just stop by our Westhampton Beach, Hampton Bays or Mattituck locations.  

Sea Ray's 510 Sundancer: Sporty, Speedy, Spectacular

When Sea Ray designed this “Sundancer”, they took the name quite literally.

Natural light spills into the Sundancer within the helm and below deck, thanks to the inclusion of an electric, panoramically-windowed cockpit. A generous six-foot windshield, coupled with windows in all directions, reveals open seas and skies. Below deck, the natural light, in concert with ample headroom, feels more “atrium” than boat.

The 510 Sundancer includes panoramic windows
for an atrium-like environment. 

Of course, the Sundancer name is not new in itself; it has been a highly successful series for Sea Ray. The sports-style boats and semi-yachts have offered an upscale, fresh approach to boating. It may appear that Sea Ray simply upgraded the 500 to the 510, but in truth, the 510 really breaks new ground for the popular series.

In short, the 510 provides all of the amenities, designer decorating and entertaining space you would expect in a yacht, and includes brawny power and a sporty design to give the 510 its designation of “sports yacht”.

With Twin Cummins QSC 550 HO Diesel V-Drive Inboards, the 510 responds eagerly to prompting for speed. But the 510 is more than zippy; its presence is solid, gliding through the water, almost unfettered by turbulences, wind, or changes in course. An optional Zeus joystick propulsion system makes maneuvering and piloting a breeze.

Some of the most impressive features of this superb boat include:

·      Sliding glass doors into helm area

·      Fully equipped gourmet galley

·       Comfortable seating for eight in cockpit area with Kenyon electric grill, including a teak cover

·      “Sunroom” below helm with plush Ultraleather seating, wet bar, and table for dining

·      Luxurious full beam master suite with private head, cedar-lined lockers, end tables

·      Guest stateroom with electrically reclining island berth, private access to a VIP guest head and plenty of stowage

·      Premium amenities built into every square inch, with uncompromised detail for comfort, convenience and luxury

With stunning design, extraordinary comfort, and superb attention
 to detail, the 510 Sundancer leaves nothing to the imagination. 

We could gush on and on about the superb amenities, the attention to detail, the fact that the boat exudes pure comfort - but let’s be honest: we do want you to visit our in-water 510 Sundancer in Hampton Bays for a demo ride and tour! 

Putting the "Joy" Into Joystick

We all want to be the guy – or gal – who cruises in toward the marina and docks perfectly without adjustments, at seemingly impossible angles.

Complete control at your fingertips. 

As cool as the boat operator seems, there’s a good chance that the boat itself is equipped with a Zeus or Axius propulsion system. Developed in cooperation with Sea Ray, these marine propulsion systems enable complete 360-degree rotation, making docking and maneuvering boats a breeze.

Both Axius and Zeus are remarkably simple to operate.  Utilizing a standard joystick to position, turn and spin boats, the propulsion systems enable easy control in challenging conditions, such as fast currents, wind, or crowded waterways.

The Axius was designed for use with boats that have twin stern drive engines, while the Zeus is designed for larger boats with twin inboard engines.

The Axius and Zeus Propulsion Systems make
navigating and docking a breeze. 

Axius makes use of two integrated, articulating Bravo III stern drives found on many Sea Rays models, and is standard on the 350 Sundancer. Advanced piloting features can be added to Axius as well, for additional benefits.

The Zeus system utilizes a pod drive system. Each pod turns independently for maximum control and efficiency. Zeus systems are standard on many Sea Ray Sports Yachts and Yachts.

For a complete overview on Axius and Zeus, check out the Sea Ray video on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSQ59C07R8E 

Or, lean more about the Axius and Zeus joystick propulsion systems at any of our locations – Hampton Bays, Westhampton, or Mattituck. 

EdgeWater 280 CX: Epitome of a Crossover

The most challenging part of describing the EdgeWater 280 Crossover is…where to start.

The Crossover’s dual console, its ample space for entertaining  (or for fighting fish) and its ambitious amenities hint at the boat’s “do everything” mentality.  

This utility boat is practical…yet appealing.  It is pragmatically unsinkable and yet….sexy.

The fact is that EdgeWater’s entire Crossover series of boats truly do offer the fishing crowd, the cruisers and boating groupies the opportunity to shape their own experience within an EdgeWater Crossover.

The Edgewater 280 CX is a true crossover. 

The 280 CX, specifically, is as comfortable in rough offshore seas as it is inland, pulling a cadre of kiddies on a tube. Neither mission is neglected as EdgeWater designed the 280 – the flagship of its Crossover series - to pull double and triple duty.   

The most telling feature of the 280 CX’s versatility is the space designation: there’s a spacious cabin that includes six feet, eight inches of headroom, a galley, a head with electric toilet and holding tank and a sleeping berth. Topsides, this Crossover welcomes a crowd with circular seating for seven in the bow, twin double-wide helm benches port and starboard, plus a pair of fold-up aft bench seats at the transom, including a tuna door in the starboard corner.

The boat engineers at EdgeWater don’t neglect practicality in favor of design; the proprietary “single piece infusion” (SPI) construction ensures that the hull components bond as one extremely strong and rigid piece. In addition, the process used to bond the components also promotes resistance to osmosis, reducing the likelihood that the hull will blister. Another benefit of the SPI process is the lighter construction, resulting in better fuel efficiency.

Overall, the 280 CX offers most of what nearly any recreational boater will need, rivaling not just other boats in its own class, but many other boats in general.

We welcome you to stop by Modern Yachts’ Hampton Bays or Westhampton location and check out the EdgeWater 280 CX. 

We're Going to "L"

When it comes to luxury, most Americans think that Europe has the market cornered. But that’s not the case. American luxury manufacturers include the likes of Cadillac, Lincoln and Sea Ray.

Yes, Sea Ray.

There’s no question that Sea Ray has been courting the luxury market for years. With some Sea Ray Sports Yachts and Yachts extending more than 50 feet, amenities galore, ample seating and designer-like details, Sea Ray has caught the eye of luxury aficionados.

Sea Ray's new L650 Fly marries style and substance. 

And now, luxury boaters will have another reason to use the “L” word when considering Sea Ray: the introduction of  the “L Series” luxury boats, starting with the L650 Fly, which debuted last month at the Miami Boat Show.

“The L-Class speaks not only to Sea Ray’s commitment to purposeful innovation, but also to the company’s strong legacy of impeccable craftsmanship, performance and service,” declared Tim Schiek, president of Sea Ray. “It’s a marriage of style and substance—because we firmly believe in the importance of both. We could not be more pleased to present the L650 Fly as the first of many L-Class models on the horizon.”

The L650 Fly is a bridge boat to exceed all expectations, from its powerful performance capabilities to its state-of-the-art technology to its superior comfort and livability.

The L650 Fly offers nearly everything a luxury lover – or anyone – could ask for: generous space for relaxed entertaining, multiple dining stations, a welcoming and ergonomic helm, elegant, large master suite and two well-appointed staterooms, sunpad playpen and much more.

Not content as mere eye candy, the L650 delivers a top speed in excess of 30 knots, all the while employing anti-vibration and noise reduction through Comprehensive QuietRide™ technology.

The Sea Ray L650 won’t be delivered until 2015, but take heart, luxury lovers: we have a whole year to consider its possibilities on Long Island waters.

Visit the Sea Ray L Series website here.