market conditions this fall & winter
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One of my buddies picked up Steve's old 500 EFI's a few years back and they have over 500 hours on them now. He just did head gaskets, but the springs all tested good.
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I saw someone, maybe you, mentioned that in another thread. It was my understanding that the HP500's needed springs around 400 hours, but the 500 EFI's didn't have the same issue. It was caused by an oil cooler thermostat in the HP500's that caused condensation in the valve covers and made the springs deteriorate early. I'm not sure if that's what caused it or not, but I've never heard of the 500 EFI's having the same issue. I just figured they switched to a different spring.
One of my buddies picked up Steve's old 500 EFI's a few years back and they have over 500 hours on them now. He just did head gaskets, but the springs all tested good.
One of my buddies picked up Steve's old 500 EFI's a few years back and they have over 500 hours on them now. He just did head gaskets, but the springs all tested good.
You wont own it long enough to need to worry about it anyway
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I'm a new car apart on price still, don't book your room in Florida yet.
No one wants to throw a number on a 47 with 500 EFI's? Maybe I'm the one that's crazy
Not many new listings on 47's I've only been watching them for a few months. Either they sell fast when priced right or just not that many come up for sale?
No one wants to throw a number on a 47 with 500 EFI's? Maybe I'm the one that's crazy
Not many new listings on 47's I've only been watching them for a few months. Either they sell fast when priced right or just not that many come up for sale?
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Does anyone know if any bottom changes were done on the 47's over the years?
I'm being told 1998-2005 bottoms were different and Fountain went back to the 1997 bottom in 2006. The 1998 - 2005 bottoms you need to run some tab to keep the boat straight.
I'm being told 1998-2005 bottoms were different and Fountain went back to the 1997 bottom in 2006. The 1998 - 2005 bottoms you need to run some tab to keep the boat straight.
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Not sure of bottom changes over the years, but I have a '99 with 525sc's and extension boxes. Boat runs straight and level with just a touch of drive trim and a touch of port tab to counter torque rotation. Best boat I have ever owned. Engines have 450 hours and have only had belts, wires, etc. at 350 hrs. Springs were tested and were at spec. Looking to trade down to 35' or less to fit a lift at a house I just bought in Florida. Check it out at www.UpperChesapeakeYachtSales.com
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Not sure of bottom changes over the years, but I have a '99 with 525sc's and extension boxes. Boat runs straight and level with just a touch of drive trim and a touch of port tab to counter torque rotation. Best boat I have ever owned. Engines have 450 hours and have only had belts, wires, etc. at 350 hrs. Springs were tested and were at spec. Looking to trade down to 35' or less to fit a lift at a house I just bought in Florida. Check it out at www.UpperChesapeakeYachtSales.com
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The 47' runs straight as an arrow. I run 3,000 RPM's at just under 50 MPH and can walk away from the wheel even in a cross chop. Stock 4 blade 30 pitch Mirage props give me about 88 WOT. Previous owner ran Hydramotives and swore to 92 MPH.