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01-15-2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 40
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Posted By Wildman_grafix

Mercury wasn't using the 496 platform in 1997....

Mercury wasn't using the 496 platform in 1997. When he posted about looking at it I think it was a HP500 carb based motor.
11-19-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,180
Posted By ttuton

I would never buy a performance boat with bottom...

I would never buy a performance boat with bottom paint. It will be nearly impossible to resell. That boat also has a poorly redone rear seat and a drive that will probably not hold up to that kind...
11-14-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,180
Posted By zz28zz

All boats have things that break. Being a SeaRay...

All boats have things that break. Being a SeaRay owner, I'm sure you've experienced that.

The older Fountains were very solid boats. Maybe even a bit overbuilt. Prev owner said he once got caught...
11-13-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,973
Posted By Brad Christy

Griff, SeaNile, Depends on the ProCharger...

Griff, SeaNile,

Depends on the ProCharger model, right? The M1 on a 496HO is ADVERTISED at ~615HP, and several here on OSO have knocked that claim, suggesting it's more likely to be ~500HP or so....
11-13-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,399
Posted By techman

This is your plan? Two options, Option...

This is your plan?

Two options,
Option one: Buy something stock/great condition and you "might" be able to sell it after a season for a reasonable loss.
Option two: Buy the rattiest one you...
11-08-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,562
Posted By BBYSTWY

18 and up! Oh wait boats....yeah see above...

18 and up!

Oh wait boats....yeah see above hahaha
09-29-2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,190
Posted By SecondWind

Sounds like a lot of boat for the money, buy it...

Sounds like a lot of boat for the money, buy it already!
06-12-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,208
Posted By tmmii

The checkmate will probably out handle the...

The checkmate will probably out handle the fountain at higher speeds but unless you are running stupid power the fountain is a better running boat. The checkmate hop sucks.

People will talk build...
06-01-2022, 08:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,471
Posted By PA.WOODCHUCK

Checkmates if interested (2) Checkmate...

Checkmates if interested
(2) Checkmate Community Forums (checkmate-boats.com) (https://checkmate-boats.com/forums/)
Also sign up for notices for updates
05-25-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,471
Posted By Skater30

Anything you look at 30' long with twins for...

Anything you look at 30' long with twins for under $50k will need another $50k put into it as soon as you get it in your garage. Your best bet imo would be a single engine outboard in the 24' - 27'...
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