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Originally Posted by Rippem
(Post 3663562)
I have the cleanest original equipment/optioned/upgraded 353 and trailer of that vintage (or most any) in existence.
HO/B1X Have toyed with selling to move in other boating direction(s) that are more family oriented, and for no other reason. I would encourage you to look at every other used 353 on the market under 100- only then take a look at mine. the rest would be easy. Rip has "one of the cleanest" all stock 353's. Dave |
your anticipated post was exactly why i went back and added "OE" before you got here...
:party-smiley-004: I have been insanely, retentively, over-the-top fussy over this boat from day one when I bought it home with 1.2 hours on it. I don't believe anyone here would challenge the insanity LOL, or how this boat shows. It is a 9.9 and so is the trailer. tough decision to even consider it, but it isn't 4 kid user friendly that's for sure |
Originally Posted by Rippem
(Post 3663718)
your anticipated post was exactly why i went back and added "OE" before you got here...
:party-smiley-004: I have been insanely, retentively, over-the-top fussy over this boat from day one when I bought it home with 1.2 hours on it. I don't believe anyone here would challenge the insanity LOL, or how this boat shows. It is a 9.9 and so is the trailer. |
Thanks for the input guys. I should be the proud new owner of a 98 Formula 382 this week. Just completed the survey on Friday. In case any of you know the boat, it's "Locked & Loaded" out of Tome's Landing, Port Deposit MD. It has to be the cleanest '98 382 in existence & blows away everything I've looked at condition wise.
:ernaehrung004: |
Originally Posted by katywompus
(Post 3686279)
Thanks for the input guys. I should be the proud new owner of a 98 Formula 382 this week. Just completed the survey on Friday. In case any of you know the boat, it's "Locked & Loaded" out of Tome's Landing, Port Deposit MD. It has to be the cleanest '98 382 in existence & blows away everything I've looked at condition wise.
:ernaehrung004: because i am looking at the same year of boat with Twin 540 Bulldogs w 350 hours Latham steering 5k in custom stereo & LED lighting (installed 2010) Triple axle Aluminum Owen and sons trailer with brand new tires. (cross country road worthy) Frig has never been used McCloed Power Bolsters & Foot rests, Vacuflush Head w/ 6 gallon holding tank, Shorepower Livorsi Gauges and throttles. K-Planes Trim Tabs thank you |
Originally Posted by axapowell
(Post 3663519)
Top ends are past due! 250-300 MAX. Bottom issues are cosmetic, but still a concern at least for me. Windshield frame is pretty common issue. Depends on how much you want to put into it. Topside's are going to cost money, try to put that into the negotiations, if not, I'd pass myself.
Dave Oh, and my current boat hasn't had any work and I have 280 hours.... |
Originally Posted by Walter Rian
(Post 3717398)
Tops are past due? How do you know the tops are past due? Oh, what do you mean by that? I was looking at a fastech with 400 hours, no work done.
Oh, and my current boat hasn't had any work and I have 280 hours.... Go ahead and run it...Or just do a search on here for the hundreds who didn't listen to similar advice and have had valve train issues. Better yet call Merc and see what they say... Dave |
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