6Ball_Dan

@chaloux yeah it was on SIA. It was in the boat section titled "Boats-Show Ski" instead of the section titled "Boats-3 Event". I stumbled upon it by accident after searching SIA ever day for months lol. The post had been active since October of last year. Some pictures are below. I inspected the boat and took it for a test drive before agreeing to purchase it. Everything seems rock solid with the exception of a few minor scratches and some spider web cracking around the gas cap (which I see frequently on this model of PS). The guy had a stack of receipts showing the oil had been changed frequently and well maintained by a local dealer. Fingers crossed the boat is as solid as it seems and there aren't any major repairs in the near future. Thanks again for all the input. It was helpful to hear another perspective and estimate the cost and probability of upcoming repairs. IMG_2879.HEICIMG_2879.HEICIMG_2879.HEICIMG_2877.HEICIMG_2877.HEIC

A lot of great points. I appreciate the input! I ended up spending a bit more money for a very clean 2014 with only 400 hours on it.

Great points. The ski seasons in Michigan are much shorter than I'd like, so if a repair took me out for a month (or more), I'd be pretty disappointed.

@Mastercrafter, this is super helpful and I really appreciate it. Thank you!

I sent Horton a message. I can always delete my account and create a new user name if we can't get it figured out by the end of the weekend.

@aupatking, thanks for sharing your thoughts. @miskier, sorry for the confusion, I'll see if I can change my user name

There is a 2014 Prostar on SIA with 2700 hours. The price is right (for me), but obviously the hours are a concern. At what point should a boat no longer be considered because it has too many hours? I was thinking that, worst case, I could buy a marine short block 350 and replace the engine if needed, but that wouldn't address the wear and tear on the seats, steering, hull, etc.

Tips up!