Purchasing 1996 Formula 330SS . . .
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http://buffalo.craigslist.org/boa/3235702730.html
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Many of the 330SS boats from the years 1996-1999 are going for high-twenties to about $30K. This one (Buffalo) is asking $35K.
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A quick update -
Did the sea trial and survey on Friday . . . I used a guy by the name of Bob Gallagher, who is certified in both vessel and engine surveys. He was excellent. So, anyone in the MA/NH area looking for a surveyor . . . Bob Gallagher gets my vote.
A couple of things are to be address before the purchase is complete, and I'll be looking to get a (big) trailer to haul the boat in and out seasonally.
Did the sea trial and survey on Friday . . . I used a guy by the name of Bob Gallagher, who is certified in both vessel and engine surveys. He was excellent. So, anyone in the MA/NH area looking for a surveyor . . . Bob Gallagher gets my vote.
A couple of things are to be address before the purchase is complete, and I'll be looking to get a (big) trailer to haul the boat in and out seasonally.
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Bought my 99 last winter out of Illinois with brand new trailer. 200 hours, love it. Be prepared to dish out around 8K for a bunk trailer. Then be prepared to take some WIDE corners. I have a F250 diesel crew cab and it makes for a long rig. But I haul mine every trip. Can't imagine painting that beautiful bottom. Good luck
I am looking into that in my area, and I wondered how things have worked out for you in that regard.
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Still, I think that you are better off doing it right in case of an accident.
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Here are a few pics . . .



I also have a video that I made of the many pictures that I have from the survey day. A couple of bigger issues emerged, and the Seller and I worked out an arrangement to fix things.
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QcWT62VCTA[/YOUTUBE]
Enjoy.
I should be picking up the boat in a couple of weeks.



I also have a video that I made of the many pictures that I have from the survey day. A couple of bigger issues emerged, and the Seller and I worked out an arrangement to fix things.
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QcWT62VCTA[/YOUTUBE]
Enjoy.
I should be picking up the boat in a couple of weeks.



