Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

Hi yo everyone I am need a little help and this is the place to get it right :drink:
I have been a troll on the site for a few years now its time to start looking for my first offshore boat.

Does any one know any thing about this 357
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...wo=southcoast&

What would be a good offer? Any tips on what to look for and does anyone know a good surveyors in the area.


Thanks

Re: Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

That looks like a great deal to me. She looks like she's been well cared for.

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What Cuda said. Looks like a nice ride and in very good shape. Have a survery done. Looks like a lot of boat for the money, especially with a new trailer under her. Good luck.

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its advertized in the classified for 32950.00. a buddy of mine had one with kaamas on it and wishes he would have kept it. lots of room everywhere, but heavy.we got his up to mid eightys but with large power. good luck it appears to be in good shape. boatman 302

Re: Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

Looks Nice...I have an 88 with 420s. She burns alot of fuel but its a great boat! With tons of room for a go fast. Takes alot...and I mean alot of $$$ to make them go fast! They are very heavy, but the ride is superb. Expect about 60-65 MPH if she aint tired. Get a servey, looks like a pretty nice deal if you can get the trailer with it.

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Thanks all for the replys fo far. I plan on getting a servey done. Im not to worried about being the fastest guy on the water but would rather have the room as I have to little ones who love to go boating with me.

As I understand the ad the trailer is seprate. I saw the add on OSS right after I posted the price went down mabey a good theing :rolleyes:

Re: Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

If a good ride and room for passengers is what you want, this IS the boat for you. They don't ride any better than a big heavy Formula. :drink:

Re: Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

I based my thought that it has been well cared for by looking how clean the bilge is. That's what I always check. If they kept it clean, odds are they also did the required maintenance on it. Keep us informed if you pick it up.

Re: Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

You can pm Brent Ford (Bford1). He had one for sale at a reeeeal good price with twin 540 HP down in texas!

Re: Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

I had one with Kamma's great boat, lots of fun. Hard to find a better boat for the money as long as they have a clean bill of health:D Good Luck and Welcome to OSO.:drink:

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Boatman302, Are you from the Left Coast? I sold my 357 Kamma package to a guy in California. Just wondering if there was a connection? I had 454's/450hp's. It did 67GPS with chop. I know he installed big power after I sold it to him. Just wondering. Thanks

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hey Killer wish I new last week, I was in the area and would have peeked at it for you. I'm not an expert but I don't think the steel braided fuel line is CG approved, is that a marine carb? Formula is one of only 2 boats I'd buy from the mid 80's, just sold my 311 last year

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CMG well thats usually my luck a day late and a dollar short. :eek: Good question on the hose I don't know and I'm a Earls freak have the stuff all over my car. :rolleyes: I am going to take a look at it next Saturday Ill have to check the carbs.

Perfectmix thanks for the welcome

Re: Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

I did a quick search and found this

TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW

Is the hose marked?
Does the marking contain all the following?
“USCG Type A1, A2, B1, or B2"
Year of hose manufacture
Manufacturer’s name or trademark
Are all the letters and numerals at least one-eighth inch high? and
Are the markings permanent?
Legible?
In the English language?
On the outside of the hose?
Are the marking intervals on the hose 12-inches or less?

I did not find any USCG specs or approvals on the three braided line manufactures sites I checked

Re: Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

best to remove, the CG doing an inspection would be the least of your worries - just imagine an insurance company after a fire claim or something close! Their first goal is to find a way to get out of a claim and that would pretty much do it. (you'll have to get a survey for insurance any ways, it would appear as a line item to be fixed prior to insurance)

best of luck

Re: Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

The survey should let you know if it is up to spec. on lines, carbs, etc. for coast guard.

Re: Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

If I like it I plan on getting a survay done. Any one know of any good surveyors in the area.

Re: Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

Killer TA

If you're still looking for a 357 then check out mine in the Swap Shop. I have more pics and did a survey on it when i bought it just over 2 years ago. Mine is not perfect but definitely priced to sell now. If the boat was in Florida it would already be sold. I've had a lot of interest but getting someone to come and see it has been an issue.

Where are you located?

I'm asking $29,000 for mine with the aluminum triple axle trailer. Here is a link:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...&cat=25&page=1

Thanks to Jeff 32 for telling me about this post.


Brent

Re: Hi all new guy looking at a 357
 

As far as the one at seaboard I know its been sitting for at least 5 years.

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I'll sell mine for blue book price. 1989 f357-sr1, tall deck 572,s ,speedmaster 3 drives,newly rebuilt bw trans., $79,995.00
no trailer.

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maybe i better state that price again $79,995.00

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You will get what you pay for,nothing more ,nothing less , for this kind of boat there are no super bargains. People selling these boats know how much they have in their boats, usually they owe the bank the amount they are asking. Start looking for a good solid boat at a decent price ,have the hull an engines surveyed by someone that is licenced to do this kind of work in the end you won;t be disappointed . A boat becomes part of you,your wife won't understand that, but it's true now go find a nice boat that will last you 4 or 5 years with no major problems , it will be a hard search , but their out there. Good luck dude