Why Golf Cart Owners Should Think Twice Before Buying a Sea Pro Boat

By: Golf Cart Lifestyles Editorial Team

Published: October 20, 2025

Disclaimer: This article shares the documented experience of our sister site with a Sea Pro boat purchase. These are personal opinions based on actual ownership experience. We encourage all readers to conduct their own research and form their own opinions before making any boat purchase.

The Golf Cart and Boat Lifestyle Connection

If you’re reading Golf Cart Lifestyles, chances are you appreciate the finer things in recreational living. Many of our readers who own golf carts also own boats – it’s a natural pairing. Whether you’re cruising your waterfront community in your cart or heading out on the water, both represent freedom, leisure, and investment in your lifestyle.

That’s why we feel obligated to share an important warning from our sister site about their experience with Sea Pro Boats. After all, the same attention to quality and reliability you expect from your golf cart should extend to your boat purchase.

When Your Golf Cart is More Reliable Than Your Boat

Imagine spending more time getting your boat towed back to the marina than actually enjoying it on the water. That’s been the reality for our sister site’s owner with their 2021 Sea Pro 259 DLX. While their golf cart reliably transports them around the community daily, their Sea Pro boat has been nothing but problems.

Here’s what they’ve experienced:

• Complete steering failure 3 miles offshore (April 2024)
• Throttle controls operating in reverse – forward goes backward
• Wire harnesses burning up (fire hazard reported by multiple owners)
• Windshield detaching at high speed
• Bilge pump failures causing water intrusion
• Boat listing severely to port

The True Cost: More Than a Fleet of Premium Golf Carts

Our sister site has spent tens of thousands of dollars trying to fix their Sea Pro 259 DLX – enough money to buy several top-of-the-line golf carts. Despite these repairs, the boat remains non-operational as of October 2025. They’ve now engaged a maritime law firm and are considering class action with other affected Sea Pro owners.

Think about this: The money spent on failed Sea Pro repairs could have bought a luxury golf cart, upgraded your dock, or funded years of boat club membership where maintenance is someone else’s problem.

It’s Not Just One Bad Boat

Since documenting their experience, our sister site has been contacted by dozens of other Sea Pro owners with identical issues. One Long Island owner reported their wire harness burned up within the first month and waited 11 months for replacement parts. Another owner in the same marina shipped their boat back to Sea Pro and ultimately got rid of it.

Many owners report they “can’t in good conscience sell this to someone else” – that’s how serious these issues are.

What Golf Cart Owners Should Consider

As golf cart enthusiasts, you understand the importance of:

• Reliability: Your cart gets you where you need to go, every time
• Safety: Properly functioning brakes, steering, and electrical systems
• Support: Responsive dealers and manufacturers who stand behind their products
• Value: Getting what you pay for in quality and performance

According to our sister site’s experience, Sea Pro failed on all these counts. While golf cart manufacturers like Club Car, E-Z-GO, and Yamaha maintain strong reputations and dealer networks, Sea Pro reportedly ignored emails and refused buyback requests despite documented failures.

Better Options for the Golf Cart and Boat Lifestyle

If you’re in the market for a boat to complement your golf cart lifestyle, our sister site suggests considering these alternatives based on their research:

The Marina Parking Lot Test

Here’s a tip from one golf cart owner to another: Next time you’re at your marina, take a look at the golf carts in the parking lot. You’ll likely see well-maintained Club Cars, E-Z-GOs, and Yamahas that owners trust to get them from their vehicle to their boat reliably.

Now ask yourself: Would you buy a golf cart from a manufacturer that left you stranded repeatedly, took 11 months to deliver parts, or had controls that operated in reverse? Of course not. Apply the same standards to your boat purchase.

Current Legal Action

Our sister site has engaged a maritime law firm and is evaluating class action options with other Sea Pro owners. They’re also expanding their case to include component manufacturers like Simrad and Suzuki Marine.

If you own a Sea Pro and have experienced similar issues, contact: [email protected]

Our Recommendation to Golf Cart Lifestyles Readers

The golf cart community values quality, reliability, and good customer service. Based on our sister site’s extensively documented experience with Sea Pro Boats – including reversed controls, electrical failures, and complete lack of manufacturer support – we recommend our readers look elsewhere for their boating needs.

Your golf cart reliably takes you to the marina every day. Make sure the boat waiting for you there is equally dependable.

Remember: In both golf carts and boats, buying from reputable manufacturers with strong dealer networks isn’t just about prestige – it’s about safety, reliability, and protecting your investment.

Read the Full Investigation

For complete documentation of the Sea Pro 259 DLX issues, including videos, timelines, and correspondence with the manufacturer, visit our sister site’s comprehensive review.

Have a boat review to share? Email: [email protected]

This article is based on the documented personal experience of our sister site with a 2021 Sea Pro 259 DLX. All statements are opinions based on actual ownership experience. Individual experiences may vary. We encourage all readers to conduct thorough research, seek multiple opinions, and test any boat before purchase. This article is not intended as legal advice. Golf Cart Lifestyles is not affiliated with Sea Pro Manufacturing or any boat manufacturer mentioned in this article.