Hey guys take a look at this link and let me know if you think this is a good deal. The reserve is met and from the pics the boat looks to be extremely clean. Thanks in advance!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-...7%7C240%3A1318

It is super clean and looks to have been well taken care of. If it sells for somewhere in the 60's, I would say that is a good deal. My only question would be how long can the 496 motors go before needing a rebuild??

I have 588 hours on a set and they haven't missed a beat.

One of the DNR boats has 900 hours on a HO and they haven't been into the motor yet. I'm not sure I've ever heard a good figure on how long the 496's are good for?

Yea I think the 496's are pretty bullet proof. The engines would probably out last two sets of drives.

Someone got a great deal.

I don't like the colors but for that price I could by darker sunglasses.

The 496 in the last boat ('05 275) had somewhere around 825-850 hours before it sold. Ran smooth w/ no power loss or oil consumption.