Question about 1999 272's
 

You know I hope I won't regret asking this question but oh well here goes. Were there any known issues with the 1999 272 series? I only ask because it seems there many in the know on here and I would love to know. We haven't had it very long and it seems to be pretty solid and it ran very well at LOTO last Labor Day in rough water. I know one issue is the rear vent design wasn't thought out very well but that isn't a big issue to me. Looking for any BIG issue anyone would know about.

Thanks.

i have a 98 but havent owned it long enough to help you any sorry

Come on now, someone here has to have to goods on these boats. Someone fill me in???

I had a 95 272 with 502 loved the boat had it for 2yrs before upgrading to my 302. Was a solid boat with zero issues. I had no complaints about the boat.

Had one for 700 hours and 7 years.

only boated on lake michigan and LOTO

gas, go, and enjoy

I have a 252, and assume everthing is mostly the same design, and the rear vents are my only problem. LOVE it/

And it only had an on/off switch as a throttle. All on or all off. Even guys 10 mph faster could not keep up with you!

hehehehehehehe grow a pair !!!!!!!!!

They stopped growing 11 years ago. (the day I got married)

The 272 is a great boat.

You need to check all the stringers and the transom for rot. It was not a problem, but could be a big problem if the boat was not cared for.

Test run the boat if at all possible. Tap over the entire hull outside and the stingers and other exposed wood inside looking for any soft spots. Do a compression and leak down test on the motor. Hook up a scan tool to see the exact hours. Drain the outdrive and watch closely and see what comes out. If all the above check out and you like the boat and price then buy & ENJOY.

Good luck

I've had my 01' for 4yrs and 200hrs. Great boat!

A few small issues I've had are the stock amp for the stereo is junk.
Headliner in cabin comes unglued and falls down a little.
Water collects in the front bilge under the little step in the cabin. (could lead to cabin floor rot if not kept dry IMO)

Again nothing major....

Remember: a boat is a hole in the water that you throw money into. The older the boat the bigger the hole.


mb.

Thats why I said grow a pair,,,,,, as the originals are neatly stored in a box located in your wifes purse only allowed to be used on special occasions determined at her discretion :evilb:

Can you elaborate on the hull tapping a bit? I am assuming you mean to take a small hammer and tap the complete hull and then any soft spots will show??? I then figure if you find any you are done for using it until they are fixed? Would imagine not cheap, are you better off not knowing? LOL

What you don't know will never hurt you!

I hope this was a joke, if not DO NOT DO THAT. haha like tapping a melon before you buy it you will here the difference.

Use you knuckels

I have to admit after reading the last post I was laughing quite hard. I truly had never heard of tapping and had no real idea of what it meant other than a basic idea wasn't thinking about knuckles though, does make more sense now that you mention it. I am glad I could give some of you the laugh you got from that question and that's why I love this site, so much knowledge here for us with little to tap.