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Old 08-24-2013, 04:37 PM
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Default 2000 Sonic 358 Time to Update or Sell ?

Purchased new in 01, now with approximately 450hours on 502's. Engine rebuilds performed in 09. However, winter "to-do" list has grown and due to other obligations, they simply haven't been getting done for the past few years now.

Is there a market to blow these out in the S Florida area? Or should I begin to label this as a project boat and start tearing her apart to update engines and interior?
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what all is on the "to do" list? just curious
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You have to price it cheap to sell. Probably less of a hit to update what you have.
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my list, as saved on my MacBook .....

replacing:
all running & interior lights with LED
support hardware for cabin door
new cabin carpeting
replacing hardware on hatches

throttles & shifters (or having them sent out to redo the powder coating)
new upholstery for cockpit
(already purchased) diamond plate battery boxes
replace AC water pump
replace freshwater pump / install transom shower (already purchased)

install diamond plate boxes on trailer
replace brakes on trailer

replace tab & drive indicator cables
install fender holders (ss snap-in’s)

replacing the stereo and the amps/speakers remain

replacing the VCR & monitor with new DVR & monitor

and now I really want to address the motors. My biggest enemy, is time. I don't want to admit that I'm turning into "that older guy" at the marina that keeps her covered more of the time than she is wet.
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Throttle and shifters are easy as well as running new cables. Did it on my 00 358 in about 2-3 hours start to finish. Battery trays are a pain in the butt but I replaced mine so I could run group 30 batteries. Carpet is easy, A/C pump and just about everything else is fairly easy on our boats.
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Or just make me a good deal on it and I'll take care of it
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Unless you buy new again, I think you would find you need to do most of that list to most used boats.
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FOR SALE.... made the decision.
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FOR SALE.... made the decision.
Details???
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Had her brought back to Lauderdale for InterMarine brokers to handle it from here.
In a quiet way I hope that she doesn't sell right away, this way I can make one last run to Miami with her!
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