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26 REDLINE

09-19-2009 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388 (Post 2956266)

sweet ride. Is that a Max machine works drive?

Yep, great drive but I am going to try the IMCO SCX, I am putting the MMW MXS Drive up for sale over the winter, it has 1/2 hr of time on it, went out yesterday, just to run it after MMW completly went through it all new gears, bearings, clutchshaft and all races change, 4600.00 bucks someone will get a awsome drive for half the price of new 10,000 firm, 1:35 ratio 1/2 spacer the long this drive is fast, I am not concered if I lose a MPH or 2 as long as the IMCO will hold up better, being that they have the bigger gears in them.

When is your ride going to be done Rob, last time I saw your boat on the river was like 1 1/2 years :lolhit: ago WTF.

sleek1

09-19-2009 04:35 PM

I started off this year with 6k- new valve springs, plug wires, water pumps, general annual maint. I spend about $175-$250 per day between gas, booze, food, lake entry fees, etc. If you throw in slip fees, eating at water front restaurants, hotel rooms, and long runs in your boat you better at least double the daily rate.

bustedbrick

09-19-2009 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Velocity Vector (Post 2956179)

Just letting newbies know what they are getting into when they buy a powerboat.

Ignorance was nice:mad:

PJDiesel

09-19-2009 07:26 PM

I'm over $10K this year, probably closer to $12.5K.

Sad really, considering the only way to "afford" to boat for some of us is to buy vintage. Of course, then every hiccup turns into thousands of dollars.......

I sometimes wonder if it just makes sense to have a monster ($850.00+ per month) payment on a much newer boat that would require less attention........?

Panther

09-19-2009 08:33 PM

I have no idea what I spend......

All I know is once the season started the only thing I replaced on the boat this year was two raw water pumps, 1 alternator and the oil!!!!! ;)

Having a great season = priceless! :)

GLH	09-19-2009 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Velocity Vector (Post 2955851)

...I want to know "estimate" how much you spent this season...

Let's change discussion.... PLEASE.

PARADISE ISLAND

09-19-2009 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fountain44 (Post 2955865)

I'd say about $10,000 a year between fuel, maintience, dockage, insurance, etc

I agree with that as long as no major break downs!:drink:

26 REDLINE

09-19-2009 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PJDiesel (Post 2956348)

Trust me the bigger boat note you have the more chit you will have to work on...:eek:

Carguy08

09-19-2009 10:16 PM

This thread Sucks!!!!!!!

Velocity Vector

09-20-2009 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Carguy08 (Post 2956412)

This thread Sucks!!!!!!!

It's good get it off your chest...Think of it as Powerboat theropy @ no charge.
I'm still testing mine. good news, I ran about 90 gal. thru mine today including a night ride back. Didn't break anything and she ran like a top. I think I have 10 hr on her total and bugs worked out.VV

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