Standard Features: Founded in 1959, Sea Ray was one of the first boat builders to use fiberglass and other high-tech composite materials in the construction of pleasure boats. The company's continuing innovations in unique styling, performance, interior design, technical systems and many other areas; plus many revolutionary breakthroughs in technology and quality manufacturing processes, have placed Sea Ray at the top of the world's pleasure boat builders for more than half a century. Sea Ray 240 Sundancer authored by Robert Stephens... "We could figure out for ourselves that the 240 Sundancer would easily sleep a family of four in its two berths. Construction and materials are obviously first rate, with lots of stainless steel, durable fittings and finished fiberglass. Plus it has the backing of the Sea Ray name and one of the most reliable dealer networks in the world... When entering a forward berth on a 24-foot cruiser, it’s smart for someone over 6 feet tall to duck and remain hunched. Yet our tallest tester was able to stand straight up at the bottom of the 240’s steps. What we saw down there made us ask again, “All of this is part of that price?” Yep. The galley, with butane stove, 12-volt Norcold fridge and stainless sink with 20 gallons of fresh water is better equipped than a lot of suites. Our mom at the site gave an approving inspection of the cherry-finished cabinets, pull-out shower and stainless fixtures in the head, while our testers noted the plumbed storage compartments and deck scuppers that lead water overboard. Parents will bed down in the forward V-bunk with five screened ventilation hatches. A smaller mid-berth is fully padded and sizable enough for two kids. Our test boat had shore power and water hookups. It’s worth the cost. We never felt a rattle when manning this portable vacation station. Final Take: A complete weekender for less than some bowriders." (end) _______________________________________________ We learned this about the Generation II stern drive unit from http://www.sterndrives.com/bravotwoparts.html BravoII Sterndrive Parts Mercruiser produced several models of sterndrives before the Bravo II was introduced. These include the common "R" sterndrive, 888 sterndrive, 898 sterndrive, I,MR and Alpha One as well as others. The Bravo II is a stronger design over the Bravo One. Changes included larger case/housing designs, and a thicker prop shaft.