Fuel/Maintenance on a 38 foot boat
09-10-2018 | 06:25 PM
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Fuel/Maintenance on a 38 foot boat
Hey guys,
im brand new to this forum so I apologize in advance for being a bit green at this but this is an awesome site to get information and I’m just looking for some insight. I recently sold my Baja H2X with a 500 EFI. Great boat but I’m looking for something a little bigger. I found a 38 foot Sonic SS with twin 525 EFIs. I’m getting a killer deal on this boat and would be looking to flip it since it’s overkill for the area I boat and I might have to sit on it for a few months until I find a buyer. My question is what should I expect as far as maintenance and fuel costs associated with such a big boat. The engines have around 220 hrs and I typically put about 60 hrs per year and mainly cruising speeds
thanks in advance
im brand new to this forum so I apologize in advance for being a bit green at this but this is an awesome site to get information and I’m just looking for some insight. I recently sold my Baja H2X with a 500 EFI. Great boat but I’m looking for something a little bigger. I found a 38 foot Sonic SS with twin 525 EFIs. I’m getting a killer deal on this boat and would be looking to flip it since it’s overkill for the area I boat and I might have to sit on it for a few months until I find a buyer. My question is what should I expect as far as maintenance and fuel costs associated with such a big boat. The engines have around 220 hrs and I typically put about 60 hrs per year and mainly cruising speeds
thanks in advance
09-11-2018 | 05:53 AM
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The 525efi I owned (single engine boat), averaged about 15 GPH. That was a mix of idle, cruise, and running fast. I'd guess you would be 2x that. At 220 hours, those engines are approaching the need for top end work. Most do that between 250-300 hours. Otherwise, maintenance would not be much different than the 500efi, just 2X.
09-11-2018 | 01:56 PM
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I don’t know the details of the sale, but boats are already a sink hole for cash, so I’d caution anybody going for a flip, lol.
My guess on expenses would be to freshen the top ends as they’re about due, thorough tuneup, and cost of winterizing as this time of year can be a tough sell. If you touch it at all it can soak up 5-10k quickly and that’s if everything checks out ok. Or you can sell as is to a buyer willing to take on those tasks for whatever the market will support. That’s my unqualified opinion.
My guess on expenses would be to freshen the top ends as they’re about due, thorough tuneup, and cost of winterizing as this time of year can be a tough sell. If you touch it at all it can soak up 5-10k quickly and that’s if everything checks out ok. Or you can sell as is to a buyer willing to take on those tasks for whatever the market will support. That’s my unqualified opinion.
09-11-2018 | 04:47 PM
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Ok so a little more info, the boat is a 2001 . He’s saying engines have 185 hours (must of been mistaken the 225 with a different boat) and it’s in really nice shape. Im thinking I can get it for under 45k US. Trying to do some research and I’m seeing them go for around 60k which would leave room for a quick buck. I know it might not be the smartest investment but I’ve always wanted a big offshore and also wouldn’t mind ripping it around for the season lol. Parting out might be one way to make some money but I don’t want to be sitting on parts forever. I’m in Canada so selling in the US might have brokerage fees and tariffs to consider as well.
