Sea Ray L650 Fly stay away or good value?

Don't know anything about the boat, but 1000 hours on decent Cats wouldn't make me worry much.

I'd still do some research on the specific engine models, though, just in case there were known flaws... and then I'd be expecting to do a mechanical (engine) survey by a Cat specialist if I were serious about proceeding.

Stringer issues and delamination might be something a marine surveyor could find, if present.

Do you mean hydraulic thrusters?

-Chris

Check our Searay forum; several discussions on the L series…

https://www.yachtforums.com/superyacht/sea-ray-yacht.59/

Have you looked at Sunseeker Sport Yacht 68 or Manhattan 65? I have not been on either, just current market with your requirements leaves only a few contenders. I would get into Prestige or Azimut but lots of that around to see for yourself. These two have a trick up their sleeves. Pretty good use of space and layout with less attention to fit/finish and quality installation of lower end gear and components.

4 berths/staterooms is a tough nut to crack in this range too, it seems.

There is a big Dancer 610 I see in FL on the market if you just want a bigger boat than what you have and you know what you are getting into.

One consideration is resale.
In my past I’ve put an Azimut and the Sunseeker on the market and sold both easily. The resale market for these brands is pretty good.

Today, the SeaRay L’s have a poor reputation as you mentioned. That’s not going to get better as they age, and as SeaRay support ends (they’ll stop factory support after 10 years).

If you don’t envision ever wanting or needed to sell the SeaRay, then get one. It’s sure to be cheaper than an Azimut Fly or a Sunseeker Manhattan of similar size. The Cat engines are good and reliable if maintained.