400SS questions
12-28-2007 | 11:39 PM
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400SS questions
I am thinking about getting a 400SS
I went and looked at an 04 with 496's that was really nice. but are they big enough for that size boat?
I plan on leaving it in the water instead of getting a lift so i know that it will have to be bottom painted, is there anything else that will have to be done to it?
Is there anything that i need to be aware of that might be an issue on these boats?
I not looking for a speed boat since i still have the cig just something to cruise around yet be able to sleep on once in awhile.
Thanks
I went and looked at an 04 with 496's that was really nice. but are they big enough for that size boat?
I plan on leaving it in the water instead of getting a lift so i know that it will have to be bottom painted, is there anything else that will have to be done to it?
Is there anything that i need to be aware of that might be an issue on these boats?
I not looking for a speed boat since i still have the cig just something to cruise around yet be able to sleep on once in awhile.
Thanks
12-29-2007 | 07:44 AM
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I've been looking inot the 400SS or 370SS alot lately......with 496's and bottom painted I figure the 400 will run 50, the 370 will be close to 55. Faster than a regular cruiser but not "fast"....just depends on what your looking for.
12-29-2007 | 02:19 PM
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Where you gonna keep it? In Channel Islands? The 496 is closed cooling right? That would be nice.....I almost did that with my Seeker....except 3 motors x the closed cooling kit stopped me. I added a FW flush instead. Now.....wish I had done the closed cooling for my "keep for a year and sell project boat"!!!!! 
12-30-2007 | 11:22 AM
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Where you gonna keep it? In Channel Islands? The 496 is closed cooling right? That would be nice.....I almost did that with my Seeker....except 3 motors x the closed cooling kit stopped me. I added a FW flush instead. Now.....wish I had done the closed cooling for my "keep for a year and sell project boat"!!!!!
I have never lived on the water before.
