353 in Classifieds
 

Does any one know this boats history?

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o25087-en.html

I called and was told the motors have 800 hrs with out being rebuilt. :eek:

Fixx
 

I think that was or is Fasteck's boat..

Don't know the boat, but maybe that's why it's listed at $58K, that's a pretty good price for a 2000 353 with 500s

I would get a breakdown of the engine hours before I came to any conclusions. If you looked a car with 35,000 miles, you would think it was almost new. Maybe he went through a lot of no wake zones. If a breakdown shows lots of hours over 4 grand, then factor in some $$ for engine work.

dont know if it means anything ....but

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no not mine i do know the boat though. very very clean never abused in any way always fresh water motors have never been apart

also i changed my screen name

I remember seeing that boat for sale two years ago when I was in the market for a 353... Looking at the pictures, it looks to be a very clean boat, so my guess is that it probably has a lot of hours on it, or it would be sold by now.

If the 500's are still in decent running condition I would not be worried about buying it and then doing a refresh on them. The base for these engines is pretty solid, a full rebuild with rings, bearings, etc is not a huge deal. I've hooked a couple guys up with a friend of mine up here for rebuilds on 500's. He is very reasonable, and they stay together, had him do a pair for me and they are still running stronger than ever some 5 years later. If you want a contact number just send me a PM and I'll get you his phone number. This guy is real good.

I know I have a ton of money in my engines and drives, but when I see a 353 that clean going for $58000, makes my stomach hurt a little. Time to start paying a little extra on the principal, I guess.

I wouldnt be so worried about 800hrs. If compression check is good, maybe a set of valve springs.

Sounds like a good deal.

LE

Thanks guys for the advice. Ragged if I do end up purchasing the boat I will be in touch with you.