1997 Maxum

Mr South

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Was looking on craigslist and came across this this morning. Is Maxum a good boat? What are yall opinions on this boat?

thanks
 

Utahboatnut

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Re: 1997 Maxum

My brother in law bought that exact same boat new in 96, his had the sport seating(different than the one your looking at and his had the V-8) I personally like the more conventional seating like the one in the ad it provides more interior room to me. The v-6 would be a fine engine for that boat, enough to pull skiers, tubes, etc. Even though his had a 350 it would do 60 mph with the right prop almost overkill(if there is such a thing) He never had a seconds trouble with that boat, ever. As with any used boat however its only as good as the previous owners maintainence, but the overall package is a good solid boat in my opinion.
 

Mr South

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Re: 1997 Maxum

I had been looking for a boat for a few weeks and came across this i had found a few other bowriders I liked but they all had sold either the day after I looked at it or before I even got there.
 

redone4x4

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Re: 1997 Maxum

my dad has a 97 2300 maxum and loves it. its a bit bigger with different seating, but there is a TON of storage on that thing. They are made fairly decent, his is still going strong. I like the looks of em too.
 

ezmobee

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Re: 1997 Maxum

I think that looks like a very nice boat.
 

Mr South

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Re: 1997 Maxum

Called this morning and planned to go see it today at 5. Guy called back at 2 and said it sold. Just my luck.
 
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