Originally Posted by superstang01 (Post 3319247)

Looking for a 28 skater for sale in ontario or upper new york state!

anyone know of anything?

Thanks

Originally Posted by superstang01 (Post 3319247)

Looking for a 28 skater for sale in ontario or upper new york state!

anyone know of anything?

Thanks

Originally Posted by superstang01 (Post 3319247)

Looking for a 28 skater for sale in ontario or upper new york state!

anyone know of anything?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Double Rigged (Post 3319335)

Have a 2006 w/300xs's. Would sell for right price.
What's your budget.
Boat in FL

Originally Posted by superstang01 (Post 3319341)

my budget is 70-80 000

Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320070)

For that kind of money and spare change you could buy a 40 ! How about the 32 that sold for 28 k on the repo sight with 900 SC and number 5 drives . Stuff is for free right now

Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320097)

I know that 32 is on here and did not want to be the first to say that . The problem I have buying a used OB boat is more likely engines are going to come apart soon after you buy one . I would prefer to buy one without power cheap rather that pay all the money and have it come apart and then your upside down . Just my logic

Originally Posted by Maritime_Eng (Post 3319879)

Originally Posted by FullAuto9 (Post 3320147)

Thats not bad, 1994 28' skater rigged except for engines for $35k

Originally Posted by SS930 (Post 3320086)

You're not really comparing apples to apples. Sure you can pick up a 40 for $70k-$80k, but not with power or without needing serious work and significant money being dumped into it. That 32 with the ugly paint and interior that sold for $28k was far from nice or turnkey, very rough at best. That boat has been somewhat cleaned up and listed on ebay and here for sometime now for $56k to $70k... and still has issues and is unsold.

A 28' in the $70k-$80k should be not only be turnkey, but issue free and very nice as well.

Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320097)

I know that 32 is on here and did not want to be the first to say that . The problem I have buying a used OB boat is more likely engines are going to come apart soon after you buy one . I would prefer to buy one without power cheap rather that pay all the money and have it come apart and then your upside down . Just my logic

Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320097)

I know that 32 is on here and did not want to be the first to say that . The problem I have buying a used OB boat is more likely engines are going to come apart soon after you buy one . I would prefer to buy one without power cheap rather that pay all the money and have it come apart and then your upside down . Just my logic

Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320271)

My Str 375 Hp Efi Have Zero Hours . That 32 For 70k You Forgot New 30 K Paint Job !!


I Just Have A Problem Paying All The Money For A Used Boat With Old Engines , Paint That I Hate , Rigging That Is A Mess Or Dated . Back In 08 I Thought I Got A Great Deal On My 32 Kevlar - Vinyl Estaer Resin ( No Tank Issues ) On A Super Nice Trailer For 23 K . The Only Way I Did A Project Like This Was , We Paint , Fiberglass And Machine Most Of Parts In House And Hunted Around For Engine Parts And Had The One And Only Shaun Torrente ( F-1 Fame ) Build My 375 -3 Litre Efi Powerheads . I Think All Said And Done My Cost Is Around 50 K

Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320097)

I know that 32 is on here and did not want to be the first to say that . The problem I have buying a used OB boat is more likely engines are going to come apart soon after you buy one . I would prefer to buy one without power cheap rather that pay all the money and have it come apart and then your upside down . Just my logic

Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320368)

Trust me shaun is one of two on planet that build stroker motors and Simon is the other . Very well respected in the OB field , kind of like Sterling for O.B power

Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320368)

Trust me shaun is one of two on planet that build stroker motors and Simon is the other . Very well respected in the OB field , kind of like Sterling for O.B power

Originally Posted by offshoresteve (Post 3320430)

Where is his machine shop? What does he charge for a complete 375hp motor? I think Simmon charges 10.5k for each powerhead you send him.I had Diamond marine build me a set of 340hp 2.5's.They have an incredible machine shop,I wish they would get into the 3.0 market.

Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320271)

My Str 375 Hp Efi Have Zero Hours . That 32 For 70k You Forgot New 30 K Paint Job !!


I Just Have A Problem Paying All The Money For A Used Boat With Old Engines , Paint That I Hate , Rigging That Is A Mess Or Dated . Back In 08 I Thought I Got A Great Deal On My 32 Kevlar - Vinyl Estaer Resin ( No Tank Issues ) On A Super Nice Trailer For 23 K . The Only Way I Did A Project Like This Was , We Paint , Fiberglass And Machine Most Of Parts In House And Hunted Around For Engine Parts And Had The One And Only Shaun Torrente ( F-1 Fame ) Build My 375 -3 Litre Efi Powerheads . I Think All Said And Done My Cost Is Around 50 K

Originally Posted by KEVLARKAT32 (Post 3320463)

If you want a 3 Litre stoker you go to Shaun Torrente @ boat42@gmail , he wont touch a 2.5 , these guy's respect each other

Tell him Larry O sent ya

Originally Posted by skate (Post 3320477)

Simon was $6500 last year. I've seen 115 with stock 300X's spinning merc 32's and no issues for 250 hours. More Power to you if you want more speed.

Originally Posted by Double Rigged (Post 3320343)

That's why you buy one with warranties. Not some motors put together in a garage. You are correct 300x's are time bombs. Pay now or pay later.

Originally Posted by F1Driver34 (Post 3320610)

Hi my name is Shaun Torrente and I am only posting to clear up a couple things.... First off I absolutely work out of my garage at my house.... My garage happens to be a 35X30 with 3 10' doors but it is at my house... The first strokers I built I ran and tested on my personal 24 skater and that boat is still running today with it's new owner up north... I ran the hell out of that boat and the stokers have been together for a little over 2 years now... Double Rigged I took your comment to be a little condescending and I do not know why because you know me and I have tried to help you in the past with propellors and such (I test all the dewalds that we have developed over the last 3+ years).... Secondly to say 300x motors are time bombs is a bit of a stretch especially if you compare them to XS motors... I love all things mercury, if it was not for that company and the great people that work there I would not be where I am today, But an XS motor is more of a "time bomb" than an X any day of the week and twice on sunday.... 90% of the time a 2 stroke fails for 2 basic reason lack of fuel or ignition (timing problem), the other 10% of the time a part just fails (rod, crank,fuel pump, etc...)...Now an XS has 12 injectors compared to 6, 2 fuel pumps compared to 1 and a compressor (which has been an issue) that the x does not even have... So by my math i would take a X for every reason other than economy....I have owned or raced just about every late model high perf Mercury and I can say without a doubt the best weekend go fast motor Mercury has ever made is the 300X...... I will not talk money on an open forum but I will say that Larry (kevlarkat32) is getting alot for his dollar.... I do this because I enjoy it and I am blessed to be able to race boats and make a living, so for me it is more of a supplemental hobby....

Lastly I have a 93 28 Skater completely redone (new tanks wiring, etc) with 2 2004 300x motors under 200 hours

Shaun

Originally Posted by superstang01 (Post 3319341)

my budget is 70-80 000