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Redneckcustoms13 11-17-2017 12:49 PM

Being that is a common rail I'm more than certain a Volvo dealer could put some juice in the moose. I know our local Volvo equipment dealer in mobile alabama services marine industry as well.

ozarkdevil 11-19-2017 06:29 PM


Originally Posted by jeremyfreedom (Post 4594282)
Ozark, how long have you had yours? Drive issues? Header issues? Thanks for the input. There are not a ton of 525 boats compared to the rest of what’s out there. I’ve not noticed the diesel issue when rafting off with the exception of the old boats?

I have had mine for 2 summers & no problems with drives. I just pulled my headers off in the spring (200hrs) &had them pressure checked. No problems found.

Bromaguire 11-19-2017 07:40 PM

I have a 2002 400ss 496 motors. Around 500hrs. I would want around $140,000 Its in perfect condition. It has some tastefull updates and has always been properly maintained. It spent its life in a boat house in sandusky until 4 years ago. I store it in a heated warehouse during the winters now. Let me know if you interested.

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jeremyfreedom 11-19-2017 07:55 PM

She looks clean, but I’m really not interested in a 496 boat and leaning towards an 09 or newer unless something comes my way I can’t pass up. Good luck with the sale.

ozarkdevil 11-19-2017 10:13 PM


Originally Posted by jeremyfreedom (Post 4594768)
She looks clean, but I’m really not interested in a 496 boat and leaning towards an 09 or newer unless something comes my way I can’t pass up. Good luck with the sale.

So are you looking to buy or just looking?
What time frame if buying?
You live in Detroit area? I sold my 47 Fountain to a guy there.

jeremyfreedom 11-19-2017 11:07 PM

Yes looking to buy, original plan was to keep the 33 and get a fast v or ob cat, the better half nixed that and wanted something smoother at speed. Ready when the right deal comes along.

AllDodge 11-20-2017 07:16 AM

Look for a 370 or 400 with the Ilmor V10, the 370 should reach about 70 mph.

jeremyfreedom 11-20-2017 07:30 AM

The 400 is pretty rare, my neighbor has one it’s almost a 75 mph boat and has blown 2 motors already. Not aware of a 370 with that setup, further almost guaranteed more than I’m willing to spend. Definitely cool boat though

t500hps 11-20-2017 08:09 AM

If you come across an older (2001-2007) 370/496 boat that you're not interested in please let me know. I'd like 500's but it appears I'm likely going to end up in a 496 boat based on price/availability. The 400's seems too big because I'd like a trailer for winter storage in my garage (yes, it will fit!).

Any consideration for the VP 8.1 motors? Know anything good/bad about them?

jeremyfreedom 11-20-2017 08:33 AM

Nothing wrong with 496 motors, but for the intended purpose I would do diesel before 496’s? Same cruise speed and similar top end at half the fuel burn. My understanding is the Vp 8.1 parts cost more? There’s a cool 370 with 900’s and imcos on the west side. Lol. But I will keep you in mind as I search. Good luck


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