2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
Originally Posted by Griff
He said something about selling because he can't see over the fairing without sitting on 2 PFD's
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Offshore Cowboy
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
Originally Posted by Tazz
That's what I thought too, but it hasn't sold, hell...have any of them sold??
Might be better off pulling the blowers and refreshing the motors. I know someone that had to do that w/ their OL. Didn't take long to sell afterwards.
Joe
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
Yes I agree that modified engines always add a dose of uncertainty to the buyer, although I have heard favorable reviews of the Vortech/500efi package.
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Joe, I agree with your last statement. I was all over JBK's boat prior to him buying it and backed away due to the blowers and the unknown reliablilty of the package compared to a stock set up. Stock most always will have better resale value in my own opinion.
I hate breaking down !!
I hate breaking down !!
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Geronimo36
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
I think Gary G's Gladiator with the Zul's is a sweet boat! At the NYC PR he showed me the GPS recall.... 111!
Boat is pristine!
Boat is pristine!
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
Originally Posted by Panther
I think Gary G's Gladiator with the Zul's is a sweet boat! At the NYC PR he showed me the GPS recall.... 111!
Boat is pristine!
Boat is pristine!
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Geronimo36
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
Originally Posted by berns29scarab
Gorgeous boat, not stock power= super tuff resale
There's the other side; Where a guy has a boat with gobs of power, runs the hell out of it and puts 500's in so it will sell. An unsuspecting buyer comes along thinking it's always had stock power, then the boat falls apart a year or two later cause it was abused so badly. I've seen it happen.
I don't see it as hurting resale as much as being marketable. The boat with the bigger power will comand a higher price (higher resale) but at the expense a smaller market share (longer sales cycle).
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
To me, the issue is not so much between stock mercs and big custom power. I would not hesitate to buy a boat with big custom power if the engines were built by a reputable builder and were intended from the start to make big power, ie. all components are appropriately chosen.
What scares me is when I see what is a bone stock motor with a bunch of bolt-on aftermarket parts. Then, all sorts of questions arise like who did the mounting, have the stock internals taken a beating, etc.
So, when I see 500s with Vortechs, I'm scared. When I see a Keith Eickert 675EFI, I'm fine with it. I may be wrong but that's just me...
What scares me is when I see what is a bone stock motor with a bunch of bolt-on aftermarket parts. Then, all sorts of questions arise like who did the mounting, have the stock internals taken a beating, etc.
So, when I see 500s with Vortechs, I'm scared. When I see a Keith Eickert 675EFI, I'm fine with it. I may be wrong but that's just me...
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Originally Posted by otis311
Sean, Explain to me why a staggered would be worth so much more. My side by side handles and flys absolutly perfect and have ridden in a staggered and didnt notice much, if any difference in ride or handling. Aside from working room on the engines themselves I dont see that big of an advantage or extra value
Educate me please
Bob
Educate me please
Bob
Bob, I never said it was worth "so much more..."
In my opinion, the staggered boat is more desirable...for the reasons mentioned above and thusly prices will reflect that. I remember the first Galdiator taht was built was a side by side boat and was for sale for a long time when they started building staggered versions.
As far as handling, I don't know...I've not been in the side by side boat, so I couldnt comment which is better. Perhaps you'll take me for a ride so I can better answer that question...
BTW,
How many staggered Gladiators are there?
How many side by side Gladiators are there?