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Old 07-07-2008, 07:45 AM
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Hey everyone, Im starting to look for another good 260 Stinger that needs some TLC. Id prefer an 1984-85 model. I cant really afford to buy one all fixed up at the moment, but have the time and place to rebuild another one. If you know of anything, please send me an email. thanks, Dan

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Old 07-08-2008, 08:45 AM
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Mine is for sale. Turn key and ready to go! Rebuilt drives, new props, brand new custom made galvanised trailer...........

http://www.boatdealers.ca/boats/deta...x?BoatID=24624

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Old 07-09-2008, 02:55 PM
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Im looking for a good solid boat that I can build the way I want. Id also prefer the 85' and lower years as they seem to have had the better built hulls. I also like the windshield and flatdeck on them. They look old school comparted to the 86 and up models. There is a really nice 87 260 on ebay right now that is in Michigan that is very tempting though. Im currently the high bidder, but Im sure they want more than its worth.

I had a extremely nice 1985 260 Stinger I sold last spring to buy a house. I got around 13K for it at the time and I thought that was fair. The boat was completly gone over, had all new canvas, outdrives, etc etc etc. Now the American economy is so soft and the price of fuel is so high, there is going to be alot of these boats out there very reasonably priced. The couple I sold it too called me back a month or so ago and wanted to know If I was interested in buying it back. Id love to have it, but they were asking about what I sold it for.

I noticed some dealer now has PMSMITHS old 260 Stinger that is also all redone and they are only asking $10,500.00 for it. Too bad its not closer or I would atleast check into it.

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Dan... check out craigslist too, there are alot of deals there, boats are SO!!! cheap right now I wish I was in a position to buy another one....
let me know if you buy something, I need to stop out for a beer!!
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This one looks nice! "always garaged, never left in water" and it's in MI.

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senza, thats the boat I have been watching on ebay. It seems like a fair price for the boat a few years ago, but times have changed.

Tim you are right.. It is a buyers market. I'll hold out until I find a great deal... Cause heck.. Once I buy it, I'll be stuck with it too.

I'm going to keep me eye on this one as it is a very nice looking boat.

Thanks guys.. Dan
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Dan, buy a 312, they are almost as cheap right now, then I can ride on it since I did not get one, I wanted a 312....
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Id barely be able to put gas in the 260 yet alone the fuel guzzling 454 big blocks. I like the look of the 260 better anyways. Plus its for my wife and I think the 312 would be a bit intimidating for her. maybe not.. she loves the speed! LOL
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Old 07-18-2008, 09:29 AM
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Im going to go look at the one in the add there in Michigan. They are down to 10K now on it. With the economy being so bad good deals are popping up. I hope it looks as mint in person as it does in the pictures. It looks even nicer than my old one. I'll keep ya'll informed.

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