looking at a 1998 37' outerlimits need info
 

I am coming out of a 96' Sonic 31ss with 454 mags. I just came across a 1998 37 stiletto w/ twin 500 hp's for 75k. No trailer and 300 hours. Does this seem too cheap? How fast will these engines push this model? Any weight injfo? I have never been on an outerlimits...how do they ride and handle? What is a "stop bottom" boat? Thanks alot for any info...these forums are the best.

my boss has a 1996 37 similar to the boat you are talkin about. his has side by side 540 bulldogs tuned to make around 600 to 650 horse. With extension boxes on the xr's two guys and a full tank of fuel she runs right at 93 to 94 mph. great riding boat and roomy cabin for that size boat. The notched hull seems to be a nice alternative to steps

I owned a 1998 37 Outerlimits, originally T/HP500, Bravo, side-by-side. The boat ran 82mph on GPS, and as I recall, was about 9200 pounds. The boat rode great and was a wave crusher. The single step was in just the right spot, my Bravo boat also had a notch in the transom, and the boat handled very well.

After a year with the HP500s I went to ATI Centrifical super chargers (Pro Chargers) and many other upgrades. I got to 114mph, 850 or so HP.

I had my boat from 1999 through 2001 season, when I upgraded to Skater. Bullock Marine sold mine to a guy in the North East.

Outerlimits makes the finest V-bottom boat in the industry!

Call Mike or Paul at Outerlimtis, give them the hull number, and they can give you the history of the boat you are considersing.


PS: tons of pics and specs of the 1998 37 OuterLimits at my website listed below.

That looks like the boat that has been for sale a while out east. I inquired on that a while ago, and they seemed firm on their $129k price. At least now they appear to be more serious at $75. Back then, the pics appeared as though it need a little TLC to me. Never went to see it, but it will ride well for you.

The side by side 37's seem to take a long time to plane and a lot of bow rise until you get to cruising speeds. That boat will ride well, though, and if it is turnkey, the price isn't too bad. I never rode on one until I bought mine and not disappointed. I came from a 32 Fountain and the 37 is not near as spry and racey feeling, but I came from a small 32' to a large 37' boat, so the ride was much appreciated by my governor. Unfortunately, with the market the way it is, I still have that 32'er if I want to feel spry again :-)

You may see 82, but if you have a wife that packs like mine, figure on 75 :-)

At $75k, it's worth a look, check it out well, have it surveyed, and water test it before you hand a check over.

hey guys, I own appsys old boat, I've had it 3 yrs now and lovin it. did some more mods to it and still getting it dailed in. built a pair of 1050s and all i can say is WOW... You can't go wroung with the 37 it has everything to offer, big cockpit room for a bunch of passengers, great cabin, and the room in the engine comp. well they did used to put a third motor in there... awesome boat!!!!!! Good luck on your seach brian...

Glad to hear you are 'loving it', taking good care of her.

thanks for all the information
 

Thanks alot for all the input...the boat is actually a repo @ http://www.northeastboatsales.com/li...erlimits98.htm They say you cant sea trial it b/c the bank wont let a performance boat go out. they also say it sill need graphics which I dont know what that would cost. Everything else is in good shape. I was thinking to offer 60k???? Thanks again

One word for you...... "SURVEY"......

MY .02...
DONT EVEN THINK OF BUYING IT WITHOUT SOMEONE GOING THROUGH IT FOR YOU!!!!!!!

good opportunity but at least tell them to run the engines and stuff for you. Keep trying for some sea trials.

That boat spent most of its life sitting in the CT river in Glastonbury. Maybe Seaboard Marina could tell you something about the boat?

If it were me, I'd add up what you think you may have in it with a trailer and I'd advise to make sure you don't have over 90k in it, or you'll be upside down in a hurry on it.

I was the original owner of the Appcomsystems boat. with the 500's it ran 82. I'v had four of them, the last one being Wild Child. I won 7 races, 1 National title, Northeast Divisional Title and the roughest race ever in Key West (2000 Wednesday Worlds race) and was 2nd overall at the end of the week. IF you want the best and safest rough water ride....buy the boat!

Marcus Z.

Hay Marcus,

How you doing man? Have not heard from you in forever.

You are right about the OuterLimits, as I said in post #3 "Outerlimits makes the finest V-bottom boat in the industry!"

i agree

Keep us posted if you get it, look at it, or find out more info.

Has anyone looked at this boat, or know anymore info about it? I have a deposite on it, I fly out next friday to take a look, if anyone is in the general area, and have time, i would love to hear your thoughts and opinion. Thanks

Not much run time. It either sat in the water or sat on land. I've seen the boat around here for many years. Ocean Performance would know the boat. They've had it listed for sale up until it was repo'ed from the owner.

I dont really like the sat in the water thing very much, not good.

anyone know a good surveyer in the area?

Its been sitting up river at a marine for 2 years I saw it on land never in water. The marina might know it is called

SEABOARD Maine Glastonbury CT

GrandTimes and I flew to CT this am , he wrote them a check this afternoon , had a great survey , could eat out of the bilge, it will be on a myco in the am heading to it's home at Grand Lake OK

Congrats! And have fun:drink:

Sweet enjoy your new ride

Congrats. If I read that correctly, that is Grandtimes 3rd boat? Yowza. Hope GT is retired or gets about 20 weeks of vacay! :-)

were rolln through new York right now. Will get some good pics when we get back!

Congrats, looked like a great deal when I first saw it posted on their site. :ernaehrung004:

Congratulations my friend you got yourself a real ride

its home now, beat the ice storm. here are a few pics of it in a buddys shop in Tulsa