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Old 12-03-2014, 08:13 PM
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I would say $25,000-$27,500. Based on the pics, it looks like fantastic. It's a buyers market when there is a lot of similar boats If your looking for something that is hard to find, the seller has more leverage. If it looks that good in person with a good survey by someone who specializes in these boats, not sure you'll find one much better. I would recommend if you could find a 29' your happy with, definitely go that route because of the little extra room, faster and resale. Searching for a new boat is a great feeling, good luck!
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Old 12-03-2014, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Too Stroked

Remember, with a boat that old, no bank is going to loan anybody money to buy it. So any buyer will have to be "cash on the barrel." That automatically limits the price.
Our last boat was a 1973 model. Current boat is an 89. One phone call for each boat and the loan was done. I've had more difficulties getting money from an ATM machine than I did getting these loans.

I have a buddy that rebuilds older Cigs as a hobby. He uses a different bank than I do with the same results. No issues.

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Old 12-03-2014, 11:25 PM
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it actually is 525hp at the crank... 490 at prop
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Old 12-04-2014, 08:09 AM
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For 35k, you need to see my 32 on ebay. You will not find a cheaper more reliable package. And it is Very clean.
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Originally Posted by RuninaFever
Hey dykstra... How fast is your 29 fever with 525sc?
Runs 74mph full of fuel.
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Old 12-04-2014, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 598
don't 525sc like gas alot more then 500efi or 525efi? Something else to think about.
yes!!
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Old 12-04-2014, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dykstra
Runs 74mph full of fuel.
This is fairly consistent with the performance I saw with my 99 29 Fever with a 525SC. We swapped out the pulley for a smaller one and put on an IMCO -2 shorty and would touch 80mph with a 30P bravo (not a good everyday prop though). My only issues with the 525SC are that it does not have a lot of low end torque and the pulley shaft on the blower is a weak link (broke mine twice). Other than that, it was a good but thirsty motor.
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Old 12-04-2014, 01:21 PM
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way too much, i'. thinking 20/25k, as others have mentioned 35k get you a 29 and that is a much better boat, or 35k can get u into some nicer bigger models, hell 35 and i'd consider selling my 303,,,,,, ah maybe not
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