Originally Posted by Pier Pressure 1 (Post 3899179)

Thanks for the responses guys....like INDY has mentioned before, reliability is key. Whether its a 496, or a blown 525, I'd much rather be enjoying that power rather than repairing it. Especially with the boating season being so limited.

"Dig IT," I do appreciate your input...it's not a downer, it's your opinion and I value others' opinions. Heck, isn't this why we are part of a forum, lol. I definately understand where you are coming from and I realize just how much it costs to "properly" rig a boat for speed. Speed = $$$ and I don't think anyone can argue that! I have been looking for a closed bow Nordic Heat aggresively for the last four months and what I found was this; In order to get the power package I really wanted (which was very hard to find in a closed bow Heat) I would have had to pay 10-15k more than the boat I just purchased. Also not only would I have had to settle for not being 100% satisfied with the graphics, the few boats I did find were 3-5 yrs older than the one I purchased. I figured that it would be easier to re-power than the re-paint..lol!

I did plenty of calculating in order to decide on the 07'. The way I see it, for the extra 15-18k+ for a nicely powered 07', I can get the tabs I want, the dual steering I want, sell the 496...add the leftover from the original 15-18k, and buy a nice low hour blue motor! Plus I think that the resale down the line will be much better with an 07' than say a 2000 or so model. (banks also finance 10yr old boats and newer a lot easier with a much better term and interest rate!)

So to sum it up, "Dig IT," I think you are absolutely correct in what you stated. Do it right the first time and chances are you will save plenty $$$. However, the deal on this boat was too good to pass up, even w/the 496 IMO. Especially for basically a one owner, near mint 07!

Thanks again for your input,
Kacy

Originally Posted by Pier Pressure 1 (Post 3899179)

Thanks for the responses guys....like INDY has mentioned before, reliability is key. Whether its a 496, or a blown 525, I'd much rather be enjoying that power rather than repairing it. Especially with the boating season being so limited.

"Dig IT," I do appreciate your input...it's not a downer, it's your opinion and I value others' opinions. Heck, isn't this why we are part of a forum, lol. I definately understand where you are coming from and I realize just how much it costs to "properly" rig a boat for speed. Speed = $$$ and I don't think anyone can argue that! I have been looking for a closed bow Nordic Heat aggresively for the last four months and what I found was this; In order to get the power package I really wanted (which was very hard to find in a closed bow Heat) I would have had to pay 10-15k more than the boat I just purchased. Also not only would I have had to settle for not being 100% satisfied with the graphics, the few boats I did find were 3-5 yrs older than the one I purchased. I figured that it would be easier to re-power than the re-paint..lol!

I did plenty of calculating in order to decide on the 07'. The way I see it, for the extra 15-18k+ for a nicely powered 07', I can get the tabs I want, the dual steering I want, sell the 496...add the leftover from the original 15-18k, and buy a nice low hour blue motor! Plus I think that the resale down the line will be much better with an 07' than say a 2000 or so model. (banks also finance 10yr old boats and newer a lot easier with a much better term and interest rate!)

So to sum it up, "Dig IT," I think you are absolutely correct in what you stated. Do it right the first time and chances are you will save plenty $$$. However, the deal on this boat was too good to pass up, even w/the 496 IMO. Especially for basically a one owner, near mint 07!

Thanks again for your input,
Kacy

Originally Posted by Pier Pressure 1 (Post 3901644)

"70 on the water beats 100 on the trailer"...lmao, that is very true! Appreciate the welcome everyone! I am currently waiting for it to arrive and I can't wait to hit the water. I've been crusing around this forum and have run across some really good info. Unfortunatley it seems the more I read, the slimmer my wallet seems to be getting...! Ha