I have always been a admirer of Sea Ray Boats and Yachts. When I owned my boat repair facility in Portland Oregon we had the opportunity to be working on Sea Rays all the time. The north west is Sea Ray country, and has the full range of boats represented there. From the Sport Boats that range from 17 ft to 30ft, the Sport Cruisers that range from 24ft to 37ft, the Sport Yacht that range from 38ft to 51ft and of coarse the Yachts that range in size from 52ft to 61ft. I have always found Sea Ray boats to be well made considering they are a production boat and built by Bayliner!! Now the only Sea Ray boats we get to see are the larger boats that we transport, the 30ft and up to the 61ft yacht.

Sea Ray was founded in 1959 and was one of the first boat builders to use fiberglass reinforcement technology in manufacturing their boats and yachts. Brunswick Corporation acquired Sea Ray boats in 1986. Sea Ray operates 8 factories  in North America.

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Although we are known for transporting oversize boats and yachts, both sailboats and powerboats. We also transport small boats on their own trailers. Transporting a boat long distance from state to state still requires some level of expertise and experience. Transporting a boat from your home to the marina to launch it for the day is one thing, transporting a boat from one state to another can be tiring and monotonous. It is easy to fall asleep at the wheel. Minor maintenance issues seem to poke up their ugly heads when going long distance. Tires and wheel bearings need attention before the trip and periodicaly while under tow. We always check the tires and bearings. Checking the bearings while transporting for heat is a good way to see if the bearings are in good shape and the wheel grease is doing its job. Checking the tie down straps periodical is always a good idea.

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