As I agree boats are not investment, I think you can mitigate you're so called use / loss costs upfront by buying smart. As with my current boat I know I will never recover what I have in her with my Mitcher T paint and all interior re- do's etc.etc.etc.. However I would put a value on most up grades already being done.and not in a way that would not be attractive to others. We all know boat upgrades are a timely and costly endeavor.
I appreciate everyone's input as I struggle if even a good time to make the jump. Will cost me $10,000 to modify my garage at the lake to even accept this thing... 24 x 40 garage I said would be plenty big.. damn!
Although I would tow little,, with my 31 I can easily pull out and fill tank in town.. 120 gallons at $2.00 is pretty sweet compared to almost $4.00 at the marina's..
Than there's my wife and kids who absolutely love our current boat, everything about her...
I've had many many boats throughout my life starting with my 1979 checkmate exciter when I was in the Navy at 19 and I loved everyone, jets, cuddys, single eng, twins bla,bla,bla. This would probably be my final go-fast before I take the leap into pontoon hood with a rocker,fishing pole and a cooler full of beer.... Just turned 50 wtf happened.. Lol. ( although tri-toons now have twin 300 out boards). Thanks again Cig owners..

Whats in it for power now?

No offense Plumberscrack but If I was in the market I think I'd wait and see what the latest offering from upstate powerboats is going to hold. Upper 80's in a flat bottom. Classic.....

So 900hp n/a? This should be impressive

Yes , but never be afraid of competition they sometime's make me look better !! I sell turn key............ They sell TURKEY !

The power now is Mercruiser 525sc's with Bravo drives.. After doing some research not a real powerhouse and cant really do to much more to them.. Supposedly they have 35 hrs. on them... Even if you did a little HP upgrades you still have the Bravo issues. Granted I don't hammer throttles.... My current Bird has 454mag mpi's and at mid throttle she has allot of get up and go when you mash it.. I'm just not a speed demon, just a little bump now and then to hear her pur....

this has to be one of the funniest posts i have read in a while. hahaha hilarious.

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this one is for sale. i put a whole 9 hours on it last year which puts 9 on the motors, and 240 on the hull

LOL i love it when cig92 posts his carbon boat with 730hp will run 90's no one batts an eye. I have same hull, just about same hp, and i say upper 80's and its some big joke. whatever, ill let someone else buy it, whose actually in the market.

People who are serious buyer's skip the BS on these threads. Everything sells sooner or later if its priced right and not an abortion. I have sold a few boats in my time and haven't made any money off them really. I can tell you that when I do sell something I have a clear conscience . Alway's in better condition then when I purchased it.

When I put my skater up for sale years ago I had so many tire kicker's but I answered all the questions and in the end the right buyer came in a pulled the trigger. I would like it to be as painless as possible for both sides.