Why do I keep looking at this?
12-28-2008 | 08:58 PM
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me too. then i look at my checking account & 401k- & keep putting along on my project.
12-28-2008 | 11:41 PM
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[QUOTE=JasonSmith;2766571]Randy's boat is sure in the right price range. It needs some flash (paint) for me.
I might know someone that can add some flash to it!!!
Actually, he keeps looking at that add because it has a picture of his boat in it!.......Do I win the prize?
I might know someone that can add some flash to it!!!
Actually, he keeps looking at that add because it has a picture of his boat in it!.......Do I win the prize?
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12-29-2008 | 08:58 AM
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[QUOTE=customtouch;2766669]
Ding, Ding, Ding....
Ding, Ding, Ding....
12-29-2008 | 09:01 AM
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12-29-2008 | 09:35 AM
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12-29-2008 | 05:54 PM
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Combination of extra fuel burn and (so I hear) additional insurance costs. Plus I trailer everywhere and even with a dually, my 38 is substantially more to tow than my previous 31. I like the boat though, I even consider a Black Thunder occasionally but that would require putting in a lift and leaving the boat outside (on the lift) for the summer. I would like our next boat to have a stand-up cabin hence the desire for a BT.
We trailer as well, We even pulled it out to Desert Storm last year, you just need to get a real truck (just kidding) we have a Kodiak.
The fuel usage is a myth... Because of the efficiency, it is actually better, plus you go faster with less upkeep compared to blue and above motors. (it is also easier on drives).
Insurance is NOT a big deal, we have it based on boat value and we also have multiple policies with the same company.
Basically from what I have read, the triples are not really the issue, but the size.
Bigger is better, but there are adjustments that need to be made. (sort of like having the knockout girlfriend/wife it's great but there is always that up-charge!)
12-29-2008 | 07:14 PM
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You have a really sweet boat my friend. I agree with all you say except for the upkeep on the blue motors. If you treat a blue motor like a black and keep it serviced they will last just as long. Too many bought into the myth back when the old 500 carbs had valve spring issues and from then on folks have had a hang up on tha issue. I have two good friends that now have 500+ hours on their 500's and they have never been into them. One pair is in a 38 Scarab and it gets run hard and another pair is in a 38 Donzi ZX. If I knew at 280 hours what I know now I would not have touched my 500's even though the added HP really was sweet and they gave me 430 trouble free hours of service. It would be like me saying all 496's are bad because the first year model had a lot of issues.
Dock
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12-29-2008 | 07:36 PM
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Brian,
You have a really sweet boat my friend. I agree with all you say except for the upkeep on the blue motors. If you treat a blue motor like a black and keep it serviced they will last just as long. Too many bought into the myth back when the old 500 carbs had valve spring issues and from then on folks have had a hang up on tha issue. I have two good friends that now have 500+ hours on their 500's and they have never been into them. One oair is in a 38 Scarab and it gets run hard and another pair is in a 38 Donzi ZX. If I knew at 280 hours what I know now I would not have touched my 500's even though the added HP really was sweet and they gave me 430 trouble free hours of service. It would e like me saying all 496's are bad because the first year model had a lot of issues.
Dock
You have a really sweet boat my friend. I agree with all you say except for the upkeep on the blue motors. If you treat a blue motor like a black and keep it serviced they will last just as long. Too many bought into the myth back when the old 500 carbs had valve spring issues and from then on folks have had a hang up on tha issue. I have two good friends that now have 500+ hours on their 500's and they have never been into them. One oair is in a 38 Scarab and it gets run hard and another pair is in a 38 Donzi ZX. If I knew at 280 hours what I know now I would not have touched my 500's even though the added HP really was sweet and they gave me 430 trouble free hours of service. It would e like me saying all 496's are bad because the first year model had a lot of issues.
Dock
I stand corrected, I too made an assumption on the upkeep. I was just thinking the more power of twins to equal the horsepower of the triple would require more playing.
12-30-2008 | 06:54 AM
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