Thats right...it was listed late fall with the windscreen, paint splatter graphics, pic of the gps speedo showing 78 Lke Ozark boat......i remember this one as well as the funky colored outdrive boat.

Saw that, pricey I thought, and not a fan of yellow.
Thanks though.....

Lol...sorry Irish.

That one in the fall was listed for almost double what I paid for mine with 502s in August. 7-8 MPH worth about $40K? Not to me, but....

You'd probably have better luck buying a 342 you like, getting some 500 or 525 take-outs and selling the 496s, 454s, 502s, whatever the boat comes with.

You might be on to something here, but it still may end be being pretty expensive.
So lets say 55-65k for a 2000-2001, if you can find a decent one, clean boat with most options ( dont need genny) and no gay colours, 15K-20K for good power 500-600 hp each, pay someone to R&R then all the hidden or should do it now while your there little things could quickly add up.......
I don't know what to think....

Oh and yes top speed makes a huge difference to me.....I do not want to be running a speed trawler.

You'll have more than 20k into repower. The motors alone will most likely cost you that. Then you'll have the R&R and most likely need hydraulic steering. Rigging costs as trust me nothing will be just drop in.

Don't forget drives because you'll most likely only have bravo drives and they won't hold up with a boat that weighs 9000#'s with 600hp

verbi I agree with Irish, as you know I am repowering and just for the engine X 1 I'm in $30,000.00.Does not include shipping or install. Now I am looking at drive replacement, was it worth it? I'm not sure yet, hopefully it will help resale later on down the road when I decide to step up, however I do know I will not re coupe all the money spent, but as the saying goes,"If you want to play you gotta pay"

Thats exactly what I'm saying ...15k-20k each...x 2 plus boat purchase.
Resale on 454, 502's will be minimal.

Sounds like I need 2 boats, a really fast cat and a cruiser.

Whaddya want to know about swapping engines in a 342. I am qualified to answer anything you want.

You can find a 496 boat and Raylar them for about $30-35K you can do the engines, R&R and Mr Gadgets drives.

If my project lasts any longer - a blue and black Baja will be for sale! Do you like blue and black? (no yellow)