Exploring Catamaran purchase: MTI 340x, Eliminator Speedster
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Exploring Catamaran purchase: MTI 340x, Eliminator Speedster
Looking at making a big purchase. I am lifelong powerboater with over 3000hrs of captain experience. Running boats 20-50ft. Higher speed experience being in a Sunsation 288. Planning to immediately take Tres Martin course upon taking delivery of new (used) cat. Looking to step into higher performance category. Love the sound and look of stern drives but leaning heavily towards outboards for reliability and ease of ownership. Budget up to $400k. Need to stay max beam of 10ft or less. Any advice that can be offered on various models will be much appreciated. Vast majority of boating will be done on Lake Lanier in GA with a couple of Poker Run trips each year. Ideally cruising 60-80mph and top speed 110-120mph.
What is expected lifetime of the Mercury 400r outboards? Anything specific to look out for? Any boats experienced members can point me towards?
Thank you in advance!
What is expected lifetime of the Mercury 400r outboards? Anything specific to look out for? Any boats experienced members can point me towards?
Thank you in advance!
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Do not pass Go.
Do not collect $200.
Proceed directly to PBC and buy THIS 34 MTI:
https://www.performanceboatcenter.co...OwnedInventory
Owned by Cash Bar right here on OSO.
Do not collect $200.
Proceed directly to PBC and buy THIS 34 MTI:
https://www.performanceboatcenter.co...OwnedInventory
Owned by Cash Bar right here on OSO.
Last edited by Sydwayz; 08-25-2021 at 02:27 PM.
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Do not pass Go.
Do not collect $200.
Proceed directly to PBC and buy THIS 34 MTI:
https://www.performanceboatcenter.co...OwnedInventory
Owned by Cash Bar right here on OSO.
Do not collect $200.
Proceed directly to PBC and buy THIS 34 MTI:
https://www.performanceboatcenter.co...OwnedInventory
Owned by Cash Bar right here on OSO.
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Look into statements 36’, hellkats brand new 32’ Widebody (I believe brand new with 450Rs, you should be under $300k), Fountains 34 thundercat ($300k with 300Rs). These are all boats you can buy brand new in your budget. A MTI Brand new will be $500k+.
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And it's on a Myco trailer which is probably $18K to replace.
And no one rebuilds Outboards. You just throw them away somewhere around 800-1000 hours.
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