Hi everyone,I have been looking to buy a 288 for some time and finaly found one in my area. It's a 99 288 anniversary with 454 mag. (wish it was 496ho). Anyway any of u have any info on this year sunny? Anything to watch for. Boat has 90hrs. Repo boat and was in storage from 01-08.

Thanks again.
Also if u could pm me with value?if that's allowed?

35-38k

496 wasn't available in 1999. Since it has sat so long, I would check to make sure the hull was properly supported and has not developed a hook. The motor needs to have fresh fuel, oil, and filters before starting. I would also pre-lube the motor before firing it up after sitting that long. I would also consider changing out the valve springs as the ones that have been compressed have most likely taken a set.

Knot 4 me. Thanks for the info. The has been run since it was stored so not sure if any of the stuff u had mentioned was done at start up.

A reputable motor shop will rn a compression test and pull the valve covers for a couple hours labor!! Good insurance on a big investment!! Good luck with the deal, if all is in good shape it sounds like you could end up with a pretty good deal on it!!!!

Wil 454 mag be underpower comp. To the 502?how much speed will I loose?

My old 288 had the 454 MAG MPI engine in it when I bought it before I switched it over to a 525SC. It should run around 63 MPH on GPS...I would think a 502 may run 66 or 67. I loved mine....it had 400 hours on it and no stress cracks anywhere! Value would be $35,000 - $40,000 if it is very clean.

454 mag was 385 hp. 502 was 415 hp. Not that much difference. That 30 hp is likely about 2 mph. You can probably get some prop work done at BBlades to make that difference up.

thanks everyone.ill have to start looking for someone to check the boat out for me.what would you offer if the boats in great shape?