Anyone know this boat?
 

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...iator-94548113


It is close to me and I have been looking.
Thanks in advance
Steve

Gladiator
 

No one?

Don't know much about the boat...But if you read the article...115 hours with engines already rebuilt...That could mean asking price plus another 20-25k in about another month or two...:ernaehrung004:

It used to be called "Jonny Lightning", and stayed just outside the inlet from LipShip. It's one of the first few Gladiators, and was always serviced & maintained at LipShip, until recently. The colors match the former Rio Roses raceboat, and the center console that tended it.

I'd call LipShip to get all the info you want on it.

That would be your best bet...LIpship knows it best...good price though..

Didnt that boat used to reside at the left side of the canal that leads to philly's? Dont hesitate to buy a Gladiator! They are a great boat!

Blee, the boat your thinking of is still on the lift by Phil's. It sits on the left side going out, two houses from the bay. I went by it yesterday...is this a different one (Sarasota?).

Could be the same boat, just the broker is in Sarasota?

The dealer also has another one he is trying to trade for. I talked to Bill at the Miami Boat Show and he was trying to get a friend of mine to go look at it while we were down there. Give him a call and I am sure he will provide you with all the info you need. PM me if you want his cell #.

Keith

Yeah, the Sarasota listing threw me a little as well, but I'd be shocked if it's different boat. Harold paint, side by side 540's?

Check it out:


http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/90/94483029qg3.jpg

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/9440/21564708kc7.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7758/englr5.jpg

thats it

there was two at one time on lifts across from each other as you entered Phils inlet. Ones still there the other guy bought a CC I believe.

The guy that owned the one across the canal is who owned my TS Gun originally. He got the Gladiator next. He was talking to Phil about a 39 last I heard.

That sounds right.

How does one need to rebuild motors with only 115 hours?????????????? You shouldn't have to even replace the springs until 250. When I see claims like that it makes me wonder, how many hours are really on it, and if it is true, how hard was it run to need to be rebuild. Like rebuilding a corvette motor at 10K miles???

Either way looks like a nice boat:ernaehrung004: added the swimplatform.

that's where it still is...the owner lives in keystone point in nmb which is the same canal that leads you to TnT and Lipship. that boat is on a lift ...from what i saw this past weekend the boat looks clean and the owner seems to never take her out.... not to mention the owner has a bad ass collection of vintage Ferraris

Baja Will, point well made.I own one with approx 160 hours and they have never been touched or done anything to with the exception of the regular maintenance..Just a good question to ask the seller..Maybe he just went through them for security measures( prevent future problems)...Anyways, the boat looks good...Just have somebody that knows about these motors inspect them before one considers purchasing the boat..

This was his Gladiator. He names them all (mine too) "XSX", which has something to do with his kids. He wanted to trade back for mine after having trouble docking the Gladiator. :drink:

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9910/picture018k.jpg

I'm pretty sure Carolina built them originally, but could be mistaken. Phil has done some with them, along with obviously Richie Zul.

Blee, you are absolutely right..They are probably Carolinas...Not bad at all..Just look before you buy..

I always thought it was *****in coming into the inlet leading to TNT and Phils with two Glads on either side.

Reminded me of this:drink::evilb::drink:

Yep I remember goinn for the sea trial with Phil on our Gladiator and coming out the inlet and seeing those two on each side. It was pretty cool! Thinking to myself.....damn those boats look good!! Going to miss our Gladiator she served us well.

Your gladiator is in good hands now and its local.

Hours do sound low for a Fl boat. And, with no Merc computers, who really knows?

We know Billy! Your going to love her!