thirdchildhood

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With or without power.

IGetWet

Shipyard marine has one in Green Bay / Oshkosh, WI. http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...I-27-102583274

thirdchildhood

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Thanks. Looking for something a bit less expensive from a motivated private seller or a 525 powered one for that $60,000 price range.

MullenTJ86

Finding a 27zr with a 525 won't be easy to do, I was in the market for nearly a year and saw only one. They had it listed in South Florida, was a yacht's dingy, never answered my calls...not entirely sure it was a legit listing. 28zx is are great alternative, bigger boat...with scorpion motors, faster than the 27zr with a 525. Best of luck in your search.

thirdchildhood

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I'm seeing people get unbelievable deals on used boats lately. I'd like to find one of those deals. Power doesn't matter. If a 496 boat were priced right I could swap engines with my 22 Classic. $60,000 is a broker's price. I'm seeing people get much more boat for less. A friend just picked up a sweet 28 Powerquest with 502 and single step hull for $21,000.

MullenTJ86

$60k is high for a 27' boat, but ZR's never are cheap. A 28zx (more boat), will go for $30-50k depending on the setup. If you're sold on a 27zr, I'd find one with a 496 and do the motor swap, I think the 525's are already over priced because of the rarity. And you know what you're getting with your 525, which you wouldn't if it came in the new boat. I hope you find one, they're beautiful boats...especially with a 525, post some pics if you do end up with one. I'll keep an eye out for you down here in FL. Care if it's been in salt?

thirdchildhood

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Salt would be ok. I would have it surveyed. Not crazy about a ZX but they are nice and there was a 25' non-step pad bottom that ran over 100 mph. I would consider a smaller ZX. I think they came in 25, 26 and 27 feet? I'm only going to do this if I can find a killer deal. I'd like something a little more practical for the great lakes and with a small cabin. Want to stick with a smaller single.

MullenTJ86

Understandable, a lot cheaper and easier to work on 1 engine and drive than 2. I'll keep an eye out for those 27 zr's.

MullenTJ86

I know you're looking to stay under $60k, but I just saw a 27zr with a 525, Whippled, for sale in AZ with super low hours. Runs 91 gps. Asking $84k. Clean boat, fast, low hours...probably can't talk him down to $60k but maybe closer to $70-75k.