Andrew, I think I can picture you in that boat! No trailer?

Good graphic and colors!

So my buddy said he emailed you with no responce

mittens - Yes he did, I apologize I didnt respond been crazy busy. He mentioned in the email he's not in any hurry, so I didnt make it super priority. Nice looking boat.

XT - is it super odd that the boat does not have through transom exhaust? Is this a red flag? I'm sure the boat has been left in the water for some time because there is some waterlin discoloration as well as dark water lines in the engine comp. Was there a gelcoat change that reduces this concern in 2000? Just not sure what the boat is really worth . . .

I'd be hoping to rack store the boat, 232 or 252 whatever I land up with.

you mean my buddys boat has a water line? and no through hull exhaust?

also a TEA color stain is from the brown inland water. iron out and 5 min and its gone. if thats what your talking about.

mittens - Sorry I've got two boats in that post. You're buddys boat looks great.

The other boat in MI - which is a few K less, is the one without the exhaust and with the water stains.

OK I was wondering! haha.

Well good luck on your search.

and if you happent o pick something up with bad stains remember IRON out...

232 Lower Unit Corrosion
 

So Im looking at the 232 in the link below, but Im concerned about the condition of the boat. It seems like the story could be the owner took really good care of the boat until he knew he was loosing it to the bank?

The interior seems really good, but there is some chalking and fading to the gel. The bottom seems good and smooth, doubt the boat was ever beached.

Can anyone tell me if the corrosion in the drive photo is salt or freshwater? If its freshwater why is it so bad? Any concerns for other parts of the boat or drive? It seems like the boat might have been left in the water a bit?? Also there is a water/rust line on the oil pan in the bilge, and the bilge is stained.

Any thoughts on the boat?

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...-232-101842135

I'm looking to upgrade to something bigger, so I just listed my 97 252 Boss on CL here in Dallas. New 502 MAG and new interior.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/boa/3254704115.html

Hey txt - thanks for the offer - but a major stumbling block for me on your boat. . . windscreen. I'm 100% looking for a windshield boat.

Well I'm getting pretty serious about a 232 I found, just thought I'd throw out an update.

Need to do an in water test to find out planing speed with the 7.4 MPI.