The 2 boats are darn near identical, except one has 500efi's, and the second 496ho's. There's really pros & cons to each setup. I've decided to keep an open mind & see if either "speaks" to me. And as you know, one persons defintion of a "clean" boats is not always anothers.
I'll update on Monday.
Dave

Non related, but a 353 w/ 700 NA hp and surface drives would be way too cool. Good luck with the search.

Not on my checkbook!

what year boat are you looking at? I have a super clean 03 on a triple axle aluminum trailer I am considering to sell since I don't use it as much as I would like. 80 hrs on it.

Have a friend looking for a low hour 353 . Power, paint, etc.? Maybe a picture? Could get info to him, or he might pick up on it here, he's on OSO also. His boat has been sold and he is actively looking. He's here in New York also.

BL6,
Any update? What'd ya look at? I'm also in the 353 market.

http://www.shipyardmarine.com/search...r=ASC&page=1&#

rack stored, 1 owner, always freshwater, 215 hours, all records avail. NEW trailer, sold new by us, make offer

Yes still thinking & looking, 1 was clean, 1 was not, I'm gonna shop more.

The Infared one looks clean, why don't you get after Donzilla here on the 03' with 80 hrs he mentioned. Spring is just round the corner!

It is on the Total marine website and the boat is spotless I washed it more than I used it. Make an offer. Or pm me an offer. I know the listed price is a little high.
JIm