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Steve_H

07-18-2005 11:51 AM

#4 Speedmasters

kinda looking at a boat that has them. any drawbacks to them? parts availability? props alot more expensive then bravos?

el indio

07-18-2005 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_H

kinda looking at a boat that has them. any drawbacks to them? parts availability? props alot more expensive then bravos?

1-yes. 2-drying up........3-new props.........5 times a bravo..........anything else?....mark..

Steve_H

07-18-2005 01:06 PM

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that about covers it :(
thanks mm

OBNOXUS21

07-18-2005 01:19 PM

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What are you looking at Steve? :rolleyes: Say you're old Apache in my cove last weekend. It ujst didn't seem right without you driving :(

Steve_H

07-18-2005 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by OBNOXUS21

What are you looking at Steve? :rolleyes: Say you're old Apache in my cove last weekend. It ujst didn't seem right without you driving :(

i feel the same way :(

im looking at anything and everything but this Chris Cat kinda sparked my interest.

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/3/7/79906537.htm

Gary Anderson

07-18-2005 02:31 PM

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You could always tell him to keep the drives, deduct the price of 2 rebuilt SSMs, and buy a pair of used Vs.

el indio

07-18-2005 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary Anderson

You could always tell him to keep the drives, deduct the price of 2 rebuilt SSMs, and buy a pair of used Vs.

5s are obsolete as well..........so i was told.............next stop #6...........cya..........

Steve_H

07-18-2005 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Mathews

Buying a boat with 4's isn't all bad as long as you do the proper planning. If you buy the boat, stock up and have one good set-up of drives rebuilt and waiting just in case. If you puke a drive, it's hard to get them back together fast.

Here are two sets in the classifieds. Again, although parts are getting harder to come by, if you plan ahead and take care of the drives with frequent oil changes, it shouldn't be a bid deal.

What ratio does the boat have?

http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-5717.html

http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-5537.html

dont know yet. waiting for call back/email from seller.

flatdeck36

07-18-2005 05:16 PM

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If you are looking at a boat with #4's make sure they are large propshaft #4's. If they are not nothing and I mean nothing is available for them. If they are large shafts you can still get bearings and seals but not the gear sets, and run the same prop as a SSM 3A or 5. There is a clean set for sale in the back of the Florida boat trader.

Steve_H

07-18-2005 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by flatdeck36

thanks for the education guys. i dont want anything that i cant readily get parts for.

the shopping continues...................

OBNOXUS21

07-19-2005 01:34 PM

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Keep up the search Steve :evilb:

El Indio --- #5's obsolete? I've had my eye on a boat w/ #5's :( Where did you hear this?

Thanks

Gary Anderson

07-19-2005 01:42 PM

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I think merc discontinued SSM Vs as a package last year. But there will be parts around for the IIIas and Vs for another decade.
Gary

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Originally Posted by OBNOXUS21

Keep up the search Steve :evilb:

El Indio --- #5's obsolete? I've had my eye on a boat w/ #5's :( Where did you hear this?

Thanks

SinkorSwim

07-19-2005 01:47 PM

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If you are looking for a great Chris Craft I believe the one at Central Power & Rigging is for sale.... (lake of the ozarks)...

Big power not for sure what drives...well over 100mph I believe..

el indio

07-19-2005 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OBNOXUS21

Keep up the search Steve :evilb:

El Indio --- #5's obsolete? I've had my eye on a boat w/ #5's :( Where did you hear this?

Thanks

from Roger 1 who spoke to mercury............m.m....

OBNOXUS21

07-19-2005 06:56 PM

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Thanks :cool:

How difficult to switch from V's to VI's? Because I wouldn't see myself getting rid of this one anytime soon

Thanks,
Justin a/k/a OB21

thisistank

07-19-2005 07:25 PM

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I would like to "bone up" on my SSM knowledge as well.

1) are they still offering 3A's? I've heard they are not in production anymore.

2) I see there are large shaft #IV's and non large shaft. But they didn't change the name like the 3 and the 3a so the public knows the difference...Why not? Say call it a 4A?

3) Do the V's have the large shafts like the #6's and 3A's?

el indio

07-19-2005 07:52 PM

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my 3s and my 3as all have large shaft.up graded 3s during rebuild.........now can use same props...............mark..........when i run out of drives.............picture this add........41 race apache for sale...ready for graphics..............m.m..

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