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. 

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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. 

On 3/24/2024 at 9:45 AM, jpwhit said:

For example, this boat can likely be had in the 40's.

https://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Boat_3Event&postid=68613

And probably won't need much of anything until 1500 hours or so. It may end up being a much better deal over the next 10 years of ownership. 

I'm someone that typically isn't that concerned with high hours. But at 2700 hours, that boat is almost certainly going to need fairly significant work pretty soon. I'm basing this on our ski club boats. We typically run them up to about 2500 hours. Pretty much after that, they really do need a complete refurb to be a boat you can count on. So in addition to what it'll cost, I think you need to think about how you'll feel if the boat breaks down a lot and ruins your boating outing. 

I think the right buyer for the original boat posted, is for someone that wants a project and will take it and immediately tear it all down and do a compete refurb. Otherwise, I think you'll end up with a boat that lets you down too frequently. 

Also it says trailer optional, so I bet 35k isn't including the trailer. And a nearly brand new tandem axle trailer isn't cheap. 

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. 

12 hours ago, Mastercrafter said:

I wouldn’t let the hours worry me too much; the boat as a whole should still have plenty of usable life.  On the flip side,  here’s some things to consider that *could* eventually need replaced: 

350 reman longblock  $3500

New exhaust manifold $2700 ea

Interior replacement $3000

Transmission $2700

Touchscreen $4000

Fuel pump $850

Bimini windshield mounts $600

.. there’s a handful of big ticket items that can/will go bad eventually.  

Steering cables, shift cables, shaft seal, strut bearing.. hopefully they’ve been replaced as maintenance already but those are pretty low-cost  anyways.

I have a 1500hr 2017 and it’s a very solid, reliable boat. Fuel pump, starter, steering cables, bimini mounts, and a few other small items have been replaced, but nothing major. My 2015  needed a screen at 180 hours 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

 

 

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

1 hour ago, MISkier said:

@MI_Skier, I appreciate that.  I’m sure @Horton can help, if there an issue.

 

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!