2005 353 forsale in NY
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2005 353 forsale in NY
Does any one know this boats history?
The adds are a little misleading calling the drives Bravo1XR, and they look like just X's to me. 525's and the weight of a 353 seems like that would rough on just X's. Has anyone else seen that combo before?
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...o1xr-101690638
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...item35bdc7f5ec
Looks like a salt water boat to me.
The pics in the ebay link looks like the drives might have been raised up and actually hit the swim platform? Is that possible, I would think they would limit the drives from doing that.
The other ebay pic that looks odd is the Tach w/ the hour meter. The glass looks cloudy and scratched.
The adds are a little misleading calling the drives Bravo1XR, and they look like just X's to me. 525's and the weight of a 353 seems like that would rough on just X's. Has anyone else seen that combo before?
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...o1xr-101690638
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...item35bdc7f5ec
Looks like a salt water boat to me.
The pics in the ebay link looks like the drives might have been raised up and actually hit the swim platform? Is that possible, I would think they would limit the drives from doing that.
The other ebay pic that looks odd is the Tach w/ the hour meter. The glass looks cloudy and scratched.
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That looks like a good buy from what the pics show, I like the graphics. I would have the motors and exhaust checked with a good survey if you are really interested.
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Take a look at the headers .... looks like they have been scorched at some point indicating there might have been some over heating issues at some point ..... just a thought ..... I could be wrong ..... definitely get survey done ....
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Get to work so you can get on the road!!
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The tie bars have not been installed adequately for clearance at the top of the mounting bolts. Either the bolts could be modified or adjust the drive switches. Some fiberglass/gel is scraped most likely from movement while traveling.
Survey, survey, survey!
Survey, survey, survey!
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This boat seems like a GREAT deal IF everything checks out... (!) Like Jeff & others have said, get a thorough survey done to check the motors/drives & exhaust.
Also, keep in mind that even IF the CMI headers check-out now, they are a KNOWN issue with these motors ( I believe from 2003 to early 2008) and will more than likely be a problem down the road... I had to replace mine last year with only 135 hrs. on a fresh-water only boat.
I hope it checks out for you... It's a great boat with sharp colors & graphics and I'm sure you will love it! Good luck!
Also, keep in mind that even IF the CMI headers check-out now, they are a KNOWN issue with these motors ( I believe from 2003 to early 2008) and will more than likely be a problem down the road... I had to replace mine last year with only 135 hrs. on a fresh-water only boat.
I hope it checks out for you... It's a great boat with sharp colors & graphics and I'm sure you will love it! Good luck!
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