370ss and 400ss 525
11-17-2017, 12:49 PM
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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.
11-19-2017, 06:29 PM
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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.
11-19-2017, 07:40 PM
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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.
11-19-2017, 07:55 PM
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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.
11-19-2017, 10:13 PM
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What time frame if buying?
You live in Detroit area? I sold my 47 Fountain to a guy there.
11-19-2017, 11:07 PM
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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.
11-20-2017, 07:30 AM
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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
11-20-2017, 08:09 AM
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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?
Any consideration for the VP 8.1 motors? Know anything good/bad about them?
11-20-2017, 08:33 AM
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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
