Stroked 540's reliability questions
02-23-2019 | 06:37 AM
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02-23-2019 | 06:39 AM
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As far as the engines assume they are not 540,s and just run.... anything else is a bonus.... I know 3 people with engines apart right now that were all running boats with 2 having a good back history and we are all fixing issues they had, myself being one of them, I do not trust any builders besides a select few these days to be right and honest.. hope it's cheap in case you get burned..
02-23-2019 | 08:57 AM
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Its like anything - quality of parts for the build, All machine shop services and there quility of tools & machines plus work standards, also all spec correctly , and of course the engine builder - how is his work and does that person stands behind his builds.
What kills me alot times advertised boats for sale with fresh rebuilds and after one starts digging into the rebuilds - I would nt want it if it was free, Many good marine rebuilds out there but alot of bad rebuilds out there for the marine side of the things as well.
What kills me alot times advertised boats for sale with fresh rebuilds and after one starts digging into the rebuilds - I would nt want it if it was free, Many good marine rebuilds out there but alot of bad rebuilds out there for the marine side of the things as well.
Rebuild as cheap as possiable,,,,,,, I wouldn’t want that.
02-23-2019 | 12:28 PM
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Drives were rebuilt by offshore doller marine in Florida before performance boat center bought them I guess, and motors are built up to 650 hp. A newer trailer as well! I'm looking to be under 50k if anyone knows of a 35 or bigger boat that can cruise at 50 for sale.
