I have started my search for a used 288 MCOB. Most of the ones I have seen do not have the bow fill in cushion. Was this an option on older models? If so is it an expensive add, and what has to be done to add to a non-equipped boat?

Are there typical problem areas to look for on these boats?

It is just another cushion added in so not expensive and it lays in place. Joe at Sunsation can get one for you or if not point you in the right direction. Keep in mind the owners may have the cushion but don't post it in the ad/pictures since it isn't a big deal.

288 MCOB's debuted in 2003, 32 MCOB's came out in 04. The fairing changes in 05 from a smooth round front to a square front in the newer model. In the 288 the hull goes from a partial step in 04 to a full step in 05.

Good luck.....

If you can swing it I'd look for 05 or later, that way you pretty much have the current hull, as Jupiter indicates in his post.

Good luck in your search. You won't find better support from the factory with any other boat.

Yea, the factory is not that far of a drive being in Northern IL

Engine,

There is a guy in your neck of the woods Ken, goes by Absolutely. He has a mcob and can give you the low down. The factory support you get from sunsation is second to none, period! If I were you I would sign up on the Sunsation Forum and try for some answers over there. OSO is very slow lately.

I did not sign up, but have been cruising around there gathering information. My wife and I have a pretty good idea of what we are looking for in a used 288 MCOB. We can be quite picky, but we have the time to do so. So me research now definately helps.

i own a 2008 288 SSR MCOB with a 525 efi with a bravo XR drive with full imco hydraulic steering. i have like 10 hrs on the motor and the motor has a full one year warranty. if you are interested call me anytime at 1-203-223-2103. or email me at [email protected]

I have a 2004 mcob with 496ho that maybe up forsale in the next week or two...

i have a 525efi in the boat now but if you like my boat i can put a 496ho in the boat and keep the bravo xr with the hydraulic steering...if your interested email me [email protected]