looking at a 10 meter. how do these boats ride and handle? anything in particular i should be looking for?
any input would be helpful.
thank you

Chris, I have owned on for 10 years. Took about two years to find all the quirks to the boat but I wouldnt trade it for another. ( Beings its almost paid for ) They ride nice, repowered 4 years ago, 496's open loop and love the power. Nice size, not too big to get into the docks and big enough for nice ride.... watch for the stress cracking around the back seat, near the hatches ( no big deal structurally ). Let me know if you have any other questions,

thank you for the reply

If there is one in particular that your looking at, send me the add and ill let you know if I would have any concerns. Especially if it would have TRS drives, cast exhaust manifolds, or history of damage in the past.

poiuy10, i sent you a pm

Any 10 mtr that has had bigger power in it since new, have a survey done and pay special attention to the transom and stringers. I bought mine in 01. When I had the survey done before the purchase, the surveyor put in the survey that this was the cleanest 10 mtr he had ever survey'd. If the boats sat in the water all summer, some of them had the tendency to get a soft transom. Have the transom tested for moisture.
Mine was a trailer queen, never left in the water other than over night a few times a summer. Lucky me. LOL They're a great boat till the waves get over 4 ftrs. Then your driving skills will play a big part in how the boat rides.

Frank

i spent many $$$$ replacing my transom, and beefing up the stringers... now have twin 900 sc's ... big power, small boat = FAST RIDE!!!

Let's see some pics

I just bought a beauty, 86 10 Meter this past summer out of Toledo, all original except for throttles and shifters were moved to "right" side and foot throttle installed because original owner had only a right arm. Don't be afraid of TRS boats if its been taken care of. You will love the shifting over any Bravo. just my $.02

go to www.akracing.ca i have someon there and i also have more coming