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BY U BOY 09-25-2008 11:21 AM
Originally Posted by fund razor (Post 2696965)
Thanks. I am taking it step by step. I don't know how much the engines will need, so not making summer plans just yet. :D Worst case scenario, I will mooch a ride from you.
That's not such a bad worst case. :)
Congrats! I have a lot of catching up to do as soon as I get power and cable back at home.. Maybe one day you will bring her down to TX or maybe even the TF200... The first 12 pack, or bottle is on me:ernaehrung004:

fund razor 09-25-2008 12:01 PM
Originally Posted by BY U BOY (Post 2697037)
Congrats! I have a lot of catching up to do as soon as I get power and cable back at home.. Maybe one day you will bring her down to TX or maybe even the TF200... The first 12 pack, or bottle is on me:ernaehrung004:
Thanks. Glad that you are ok down there.
Hope that power is back soon.

TexomaPowerboater 09-25-2008 12:58 PM
Originally Posted by Apache Brave (Post 2696904)
Andy I think the price to repower will be around 20,000 for 2 reliable 600 HP big blocks, or John could rebuild both or my old motors!!
I found stock 496's for $10K each from govictorymarine. $15K each straight from Merc. Most reliable 600Hp motors I priced were $20-30K each. If I buy straight from Merc, which is the way I'm leaning, it will cost upwards of $30K+ to repower with stock 425HP motors.......about what i paid for the boat back in December.

cosmic12 09-25-2008 12:58 PM
Originally Posted by Apache Brave (Post 2696156)
John is getting a great boat, at a good price, he will be very happy with the Apache and I will be happy to have it gone, and off my chest!!!! I guess it is on to the next boat, no more project boats, or resto's:drink:, just want one that runs everytime you turn the key:rolleyes:
Congrats to both you guys, Very happy to see it worked out for everyone. --------I just wish it was me:rolleyes:

Stormrider 09-25-2008 01:33 PM
Originally Posted by TexomaPowerboater (Post 2697147)
I found stock 496's for $10K each from govictorymarine. $15K each straight from Merc. Most reliable 600Hp motors I priced were $20-30K each. If I buy straight from Merc, which is the way I'm leaning, it will cost upwards of $30K+ to repower with stock 425HP motors.......about what i paid for the boat back in December.
That sounds about right.

BY U BOY 09-25-2008 03:28 PM
Originally Posted by TexomaPowerboater (Post 2697147)
I found stock 496's for $10K each from govictorymarine. $15K each straight from Merc. Most reliable 600Hp motors I priced were $20-30K each. If I buy straight from Merc, which is the way I'm leaning, it will cost upwards of $30K+ to repower with stock 425HP motors.......about what i paid for the boat back in December.
wHY NOY JUST REBUILD WHAT YOU HAVE? Are they too far gone?

TexomaPowerboater 09-25-2008 04:35 PM
Originally Posted by BY U BOY (Post 2697338)
wHY NOY JUST REBUILD WHAT YOU HAVE? Are they too far gone?
I was going to go that route, but the heads are alluminum and are too corroded, per my mechanic they need to be replaced. The intake manifolds are pretty corroded as well. I can't justify putting that kind of money into that old set up because I'll never get any of it back. I could rebuild, maybe get another 1-200hrs out of them (no gaurantee) and then 2-5 years later I'd be right back in the same "boat." Effectively merely delaying the purchase of new engines. Doesn't take much research on OSO to read about so many other rebuilds that go bad after 20-30 hours. Hell, they've already been rebuilt once. On the other hand I could buy new 496's with a solid warranty, should last 1000hrs the way I drive. As little as I drive that setup would last me 20-30 years and be a very attractive resale down the road. If there's anything worth doing its worth doing right.

WMF 09-25-2008 05:35 PM
Good luck with your Apache Andy, hope it works out for you so you can use your boat this comming summer, I would go with the new motors with a warrenty, it is the safest, smartest way to go!! That is why I decided to sell I just could not justify spending another 20-30k on this boat, after all that I have already spent. Good luck

Stormrider 09-25-2008 05:39 PM
Andy... you are headed in the right direction.
Does merc have a credit card program? 0% and no payments for 12months w/ purchase of new engines? :D
Wish you the best... my you have a good Xmas bonus.

TexomaPowerboater 09-26-2008 08:34 AM
Originally Posted by Stormrider (Post 2697478)
Andy... you are headed in the right direction.
Does merc have a credit card program? 0% and no payments for 12months w/ purchase of new engines? :D
Wish you the best... my you have a good Xmas bonus.
If the economy keeps going the way it is they will be giving them away.

Bankruptcy work pays really well:drink:


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