90' 280 ES-Lickity Split
02-18-2008, 01:05 PM
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I found this one from Majicfloat in the Formula forums...
385 Mags, K-planes and freshwater, if you really look at the pics, the condition looks amazing, he is willing to deal according to his Formula thread, I am sure you can get a deal, then you have better engine and K-planes, makes a BIG difference! oh yea... the switch panel is not warped!
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...Sport-87585289
385 Mags, K-planes and freshwater, if you really look at the pics, the condition looks amazing, he is willing to deal according to his Formula thread, I am sure you can get a deal, then you have better engine and K-planes, makes a BIG difference! oh yea... the switch panel is not warped!
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...Sport-87585289
The pictures of the dash are what most 280's of that time look like. Intresting how much different the 1990 looks. Also has the same cabin as mine.
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02-18-2008, 08:14 PM
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28' is not the main sticking point. I am looking at 25-29' boats from Baja, Fountain, Formula, Powerquest & Sunsation. My main points are price/quality and weight.
It makes no sense getting a good deal on a boat I can't tow. I have a tow limit of 8500. Of course the older boats weigh more than the newer. The same size newer boats cost more.
Of course the wife has to like the boat.
We love our Wellcraft, but it is a bit cramped with 3 adults and 2 kids. So moving up to a larger boat makes sense.
Guess that is why it is called shopping.
It makes no sense getting a good deal on a boat I can't tow. I have a tow limit of 8500. Of course the older boats weigh more than the newer. The same size newer boats cost more.
Of course the wife has to like the boat.
We love our Wellcraft, but it is a bit cramped with 3 adults and 2 kids. So moving up to a larger boat makes sense.
Guess that is why it is called shopping.
02-18-2008, 08:23 PM
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Ask GSC if they would be willing to fix the slighty warped plate for you and at what cost. There are a few ways to fix that panel. Shave the length and a few more properly placed screws correct the problem too.
Granted you starte at that panel all day, but don't let that panel steer you away. I can tell you that boat is really nice. That is one of the only few flaws. You won't find a much nicer old boat that that one. The current owner has been through almost everything, mechanically and cosmetically. It is well worth a look. Runs mid 60's all day on that power.
Granted you starte at that panel all day, but don't let that panel steer you away. I can tell you that boat is really nice. That is one of the only few flaws. You won't find a much nicer old boat that that one. The current owner has been through almost everything, mechanically and cosmetically. It is well worth a look. Runs mid 60's all day on that power.
Have you seen the boat?? The owner still has not gotten in touch with me.
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02-18-2008, 08:50 PM
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That rating would be had on a Diesel.
I got the 5.7 Hemi, I would love the Diesel. However Diesel is almost $1 a gallon higher.
The 3/4 ton gassers max out at 10,800 and that is a Regular Cab/Long Bed 4x4 with 4.56gears
The 3/4 ton diesels max out at 13,650 and that is a Regular Cab/Long Bed 4x2 with 4.10gears
Having the room of my Mega Cab costs me a bit in tow rating. However with airbags I can tow up to my max and still ride level.
I got the 5.7 Hemi, I would love the Diesel. However Diesel is almost $1 a gallon higher.
The 3/4 ton gassers max out at 10,800 and that is a Regular Cab/Long Bed 4x4 with 4.56gears
The 3/4 ton diesels max out at 13,650 and that is a Regular Cab/Long Bed 4x2 with 4.10gears
Having the room of my Mega Cab costs me a bit in tow rating. However with airbags I can tow up to my max and still ride level.
