whats my boat worth?
04-07-2016, 09:34 AM
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so I picked up an 86 formula 242 ls last year with only 300 hours on the 350/260 small black with a brand new stern drive, cockpit cover (so you can drive in the rain) and a bimini top, put new belts full tune up, new batteries, new alternator all new filters everything works except trim gauge, has trim tabs, small little rips in cockpit and downstairs is in perfect shape, can post pictures later I love the look of the flat glass but im thinking of selling to get an 87 and up 242 big block (if I can find one) just not sure what mine is work, I feel like I picked it up for a steal last year ($4,000) with a trailer, I also put all new brakes brake lines lights and a new coupler up front for the trailer brakes,
thanks!
thanks!
I just sold a fresh water only 1988 242ss 7.4 420hp, bravo real nice 60mph. NO issues. with galvy trailer all new tires. gave it away for $8500.
if you look at a 87/88 with a bigblock stay away from the ones with alphas.
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04-07-2016, 01:13 PM
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I just remembered what my brother did on the Cheap Cheap to put a 454 in a F3-22LS. He found a salvage Motor Home with a 454 with 20K miles. Pulled it...put brass freeze plugs in it and Fel Pro Marine Head and Intake Gaskets, Marine Water Pump. He came up with the right fly wheel, Bravo Coupler, Volvo Style Crank mounted water pump. Converted to a Bravo I and Transom Assembly. With hoses and everything A-Z he did it for about $2500 utilizing good used parts. He's run it 4 seasons with no issues...boat runs an honest 60 with stock intake and Q-Jet,thru prop exhaust.
If your hull is solid and dry this is something you might consider.
If your hull is solid and dry this is something you might consider.
04-10-2016, 08:47 AM
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if yours if fresh water only boat I would say maybe 6k ish
I just sold a fresh water only 1988 242ss 7.4 420hp, bravo real nice 60mph. NO issues. with galvy trailer all new tires. gave it away for $8500.
if you look at a 87/88 with a bigblock stay away from the ones with alphas.
I just sold a fresh water only 1988 242ss 7.4 420hp, bravo real nice 60mph. NO issues. with galvy trailer all new tires. gave it away for $8500.
if you look at a 87/88 with a bigblock stay away from the ones with alphas.
