I am considering buying a early 2000s powerquest 280. Are there any common problems or concerns that i should know about from you experienced guys before i make an offer?
The boat has everything I've been wanting in a boat and seems to be in good condition.
Just haven't had a PQ before.
The boat I'm considering has been used mostly in the inter-coastal, but if I buy it it will be going to lake Cumberland to live out its days.
We will be moving up from a Caravelle interceptor 232.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Powerquest Are good solid boats. I was looking at the 280 when I was buying a boat and ended up going with a 270 because the 280 I was looking at wasn't taken care of. They aren't the fastest hulls but have a good ride. Everyone that I talked to that has a 280 loves it.

What motor does the 280 you are looking at have? There is one for sale in Chicago that looks nice with a 502 mag.

It has the 496 in it. Do you have any info about the one in Chicago? I havent agreed to purchase this one yet. I can still look at another one.

It's on the grandsportcenter.com page or you can search it in Chicago's craigslist. It looks sharp, but doesn't have the weekend package if you were looking for that. It only has 350 hours though on a 2000.

The 496 is a good motor if you want to keep it stock. My dad has it in a formula and it has been running strong.

Pockey, I have a 2000 280 Silencer. I love the boat. This is my 7th season with it. Like Kicker said, they are not the fastest boat, but they are a great ride and a lot of room. The best speed I saw was 68 on my GPS. It is has a larger cock pit and a ton of storage.

Murf,
what engine does yours have? The boat I have now tops out around 50mph. So I'm sure I couldn't be disappointed in the speed. We are mainly wanted the improved ride and more room.

The extra performance won,t hurt either.

Pockey, I have a stock 502. You will definitely love the ride and the room. It is a great boat.

Had a 99 with a 502. Loved it. Still miss it and wish I had it back. One thing I really liked over my 290 was actual space to do maintenance under the hatch. The 290 was a royal pain in the ass in that regard.

Pockey, did you make a deal on the PQ yet?

Not yet, going to drive a baja that is similar tomorrow. Can't make up my mind which way to go. Just have never owned a PQ before, nor have my lake buddies so I'm a little scared. But I really like that PQ. That's why I'm begging for advice from the PQ gurus!!!!!!