PCM GT40 1700hrs

Eh, engines are about the easiest and cheapest to replace .

I dunno--GT40 plus velvet drive and Walters screw drive could add up. 1700'hoirs on the trans is another kettle of fish all by itself. DIY could be reasonable if you could find an old Ford pickup and reuse manifolds and Fuel Cell...Good reason to stick with a lower hour boat if you've got a choice.

For $8k that boat would be interesting to someone--but I'd still take a pass for something a little less used up.

Jim, we purchased a 94 Sport with 600 hrs this year. The boat was in good shape interior, trailer wise but I also knew I was purchasing a 22 year old boat and I was going to have to take care of a few things. We have spent about $2k since the purchase and I now know I have a solid ski boat that will last our family years to come. My personal suggestion is to buy a boat with at least a few thousand to spare on fixing the unknown in your budget. An acquaintance of mine purchased a 2000 air nautique with 400 hrs and dropped a valve this summer. Hours are a loose guideline on engine condition. With boats you roll the dice so be prepared. 1600 hrs would be outside my personal comfort zone.

I bought my 95 snob with about 500 hours on it. It was in mint condition, and the owner was seemed very OCD about the boat. Since then I have put about 350 hours on it. It has always been well maintained with oil changes every 50 hours (VR1 oil). I have never run it hot, It does get a lot of slalom use. It developed a water leak on one of the heads several years ago.I got by with JB weld for a while. No oil consumption and always ran very consistent and strong.

I pulled the motor this winter to replace the heads. When the engine builder checked the bottom end, he found a lot of wear to the cams and bottom end. . My point is, it may be running fine but at 1700 hours it is getting over the hill. It may serve you fine for years, or it may drop a valve this summer. You dont know. I would adjust my offer to include a couple of grand for engine issues.

I noticed it looks like a cover for the radio is missing....I think I see a hinge next to the radio. If the over all condition is good and it is the boat you want then try and make a deal. But remember you are buying an old used boat.

It's a very nice boat.