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Makes me wonder what the internals of the engines look like? Props and drives look a little salty. Bad ass looking boat.

If anyone wants me to go check anything out on it, I'd be happy to do so. It's about a mile from my house. ;)

Craig

They actually drive great, but do become a drivers boat over 100 mph ish. When these boats first came out, they were like a little" hot rod" and a lot of first time performance buyers purchased them (second hand) because they were cool looking , sit-down style and less expensive than a Top Gun. Unfortunately, these buyers had no experience/time with a twin-step and tried to run them like every other boat.

Thanks for all the feedback guys, I am the one Tom posted the question for. Have been having trouble getting any history from the seller. It looks like it is still flying a 2006 Texas registration so where the hell has it been for the last 10 years after the unfortunate submarine incident.

Assuming the engines have been made right and the cosmetic repairs made, what should I be looking for in a sunk boat for damage that would be a deal killer.

Am I wrong in thinking that this should be a $100K or less boat?

And yes the drives look pretty salty for a claimed fresh water only boat.

Also, can someone point me to a qualified Cig surveyor in the Cape Coral area to give this thing a complete looking over? I may hop down this week to see it in person too.

agree with why most of these got "wet" not the boats problem more of a driver issue.

A boat that went under, I would say wiring. hot wires will pull water in at the open ends and cored on the inside unseen by the eye. that can/will make a mess in years to come with electrical issues. but not much wiring on them, so work new wiring into the price.

Bruce - have Craig (Old School) take a look for you - don't hold it against him that we know each other,,,

I'm on my second, Darren's had 2 and Todd 3 (I think) Gladiators - no issues with driving them if you know what to do with a twin step - I think they are a blast to drive.

For the record my boat has not seen salt water and if you leave your boat in the fresh water in a marina for even a short time with cruisers that are not properly grounded you will see that type of corrosion .
Do your home work before you squash the deal
RG.

Rick, I am as concerned about the lost decade with this boat (still flying a 2006 TX registration sticker) as I am about its sinking in texoma. I have been able to track down other listings for it in Miami area. In short, its been in Florida too long to still be considered a fresh water boat IMO.