93 cig tg w/ 575 ZUL TRS how much?
07-23-2002 | 10:41 PM
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93 cig tg w/ 575 ZUL TRS how much?
real good condition... 5 man bolster seating(weird)... trs...575 zul 1 fresh ...1 w/ 100hrs... no trailer... how much is it worth and how much to convert to bravo xr or use stelling kit? any other options? opinions? info?... thanks ted
p.s. the 28ss may be sold but is available for 35k
p.s. the 28ss may be sold but is available for 35k
07-30-2002 | 08:53 PM
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08-06-2002 | 02:58 PM
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Ted -
There are a few things you should consider when purchasing a 1993 or earlier TG. There were some distinct design changes. All the railings on the earlier boast were polished stainless steel tubular rails. The newer boats (1994 and up) had the flat painted aluminum rails. Also, the older boats had side vents that were off the shelf. The later boats had naca-style ducts glassed into the hatch. The bolster seats are also different. Some earlier models have no headrest and are flat across the top. While these are all minor things they still "date" the boat a bit. The 1994 boats look like the 1997 boats. The 1993 boats look like the 1989 boats. It is simply a matter of preference.
My biggest concern with the ealier boats are the TRS drives. As you know they do not manufacture this drive anymore. Parts are still avilable, however, they will eventually become harder and harder to come by. Some people believe that the TRS drive is a stronger drive than a regular Bravo. While this may be true it also has one additional part that can fail. It requires a transmission which needs fairly regular maintenance. The bummer is when a trans goes you have to pull the motor in order to fix it. That is a pain in the ass.
it always comes down to the deal and the condition of the boat. If you are looking at two boats that are literally identical in condition and one is a 1993 for $10k cheaper and the other is a 1994 - I would spend the extra money to have the newer looking boat with the Bravo drives over the older look and the TRS drives. That is only my opinion.
There are a few things you should consider when purchasing a 1993 or earlier TG. There were some distinct design changes. All the railings on the earlier boast were polished stainless steel tubular rails. The newer boats (1994 and up) had the flat painted aluminum rails. Also, the older boats had side vents that were off the shelf. The later boats had naca-style ducts glassed into the hatch. The bolster seats are also different. Some earlier models have no headrest and are flat across the top. While these are all minor things they still "date" the boat a bit. The 1994 boats look like the 1997 boats. The 1993 boats look like the 1989 boats. It is simply a matter of preference.
My biggest concern with the ealier boats are the TRS drives. As you know they do not manufacture this drive anymore. Parts are still avilable, however, they will eventually become harder and harder to come by. Some people believe that the TRS drive is a stronger drive than a regular Bravo. While this may be true it also has one additional part that can fail. It requires a transmission which needs fairly regular maintenance. The bummer is when a trans goes you have to pull the motor in order to fix it. That is a pain in the ass.
it always comes down to the deal and the condition of the boat. If you are looking at two boats that are literally identical in condition and one is a 1993 for $10k cheaper and the other is a 1994 - I would spend the extra money to have the newer looking boat with the Bravo drives over the older look and the TRS drives. That is only my opinion.
