pfrae

A year ago my better half and I made a road trip from Austin, Texas to south Florida to buy a 98' Concept 27'. I feel I got a good deal, 16k; she was solid (no gel coat cracking anywhere) and stock except for GPS and a stereo. It had a 98' 250 Merc EFI and a brand new alum trailer. Besides being in need of a good buff job and re-powder coating evrerything, except for the t-top (thank god that was perfect) and getting rid of the graphics that made me hear the Miami Vice theme song she was solid.. I sold the 250 Merc for $3,500 and re-powered it with a new 07' 300HPDI that I had. At this point I had not even water tested it yet. When I did finally test I only had a 19P Mirage at hand it was to small but made me realize I wanted this boat! The boat was stripped down of all hardware, did a gelcoat webbing interior (except floor) re-powder coated everything also motor bracket Replaced gauges, lean post and re-painted. I'm finally ready to water test this week along with a 23P Mirage for a better base line prop to start with. I'm excited she looks almost new!! I've talked to someone that said they tried almost all props specific to this boat and they came up with a 23P Trophy Plus being the best all around for top speed, plaining and economy? Does anyone have any feedback on this and Concept 27' newbie should know tips?
Thanks..

pfrae

No one has a Concept 27' ?
Thanks..

Pete280

i would join Concept's facebook club and ask or email Joey through the website, I'm sure he'll tell you anything you want to know

joeya

pfrae, whats the max rpm on that 300 hpdi?

munozc70

I just bought a 1998 concept 25. The boat is also in pristine condition. The boat is now named 27 because they include the bracket. My boat has a 250 johnson oceanrunner with 305 original hrs. The boat also has those loud graphics. I was wondering how you removed them. Mine are painted on.

pfrae

munozc70 PM'd...
Where are you located? send me your email and some pics I'd love to see the boat. I did near a full tear down on mine so if I can help in anyway??

inTOXICated

Mine is a 30' but If the graphics are like mine were... Painted on, it took a couple days labor and a DA sanding the sides to knock down that edge to smooth it out, came back water sanded it with 1200 grit and had it wrapped.... night and day difference and worth it in my opinion..
Before, in progress and after pics.

CMC

Intoxi...that is an amazing difference....is that a one piece wrap?

inTOXICated

CMC... Thanks man, Yes it's a whole wrap. The half-wrap just seems like there is much more potential for problems with it peeling in the future.

pfrae

That wrap is awesome!! That really updated your look!! I knew I wanted a yellow and black scheme so it was cheaper for me to paint with my resources.. But now I'm having a brain fart on the black graphics to cover yellow/white line break?