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Old 03-26-2009 | 02:45 PM
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just wondering if i try and sell my 1997 47 with trip 525cs would it ever sell and my anticipated selling price
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Old 03-26-2009 | 03:47 PM
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Any used go-fast requires a very large down payment.

I have heard several times that there is no way to get financing on a triple engine go-fast.

Therefore, you probably need an all-cash buyer. That certainly will thin the population of potential buyers. Not to zero, but its probably going to be someone who owns a business that does a lot of cash transactions, and very unlikely to be someone with a job.

Since most companies are really trying to hold on to their cash right now... well, you can predict the outcome.
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Old 03-26-2009 | 05:35 PM
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Send it to Dubai and have it in the biggest marina on the water were the money guys are. The boat is still a very fantastic machine. Maybe someone just want it....`

I am selling a 1998 47 with new 525s myself. It requires a good sales man to put it in that way! Good luck with yours.

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Old 03-26-2009 | 07:37 PM
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dubai is going down the drain ! you want to add a 47 ft boat to all the stuff that aint selling there ?
do yourself a favor , sell it here !
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Old 03-26-2009 | 08:05 PM
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triple scares people I think, but not me!!!!!
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Old 03-26-2009 | 08:26 PM
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what are u asking for the 47?
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Old 03-26-2009 | 08:31 PM
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triples don't scare me, I love them. Post some pics. The 47 lightning is my favorite. I have owned a 96 and a 01. I wish I still had the 01.
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Old 03-26-2009 | 09:05 PM
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That's what I bought. I paid cash. Best offshore boat period. Limited companies insure triples, but the maintenance costs are actually much lower than big power twins and the longevity is much better. How is it maintained and how clean is it?
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Old 03-26-2009 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mcraymond3
triples don't scare me, I love them. Post some pics. The 47 lightning is my favorite. I have owned a 96 and a 01. I wish I still had the 01.
Originally Posted by pookie
That's what I bought. I paid cash. Best offshore boat period. Limited companies insure triples, but the maintenance costs are actually much lower than big power twins and the longevity is much better. How is it maintained and how clean is it?
I agree w/ both post
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Old 03-26-2009 | 10:19 PM
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Sure it will sell, but you need to be realistic on what you can get for it. 47 is great boat, just a big mofo. The biggest factor in you selling your boat will be condition, NO ONE wants to buy a 47 in chit cond. All the fixer upper guys fade around the 35' range.
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