what do you think $$$

rbrown053

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hey guys im looking at a 03 stingray bowrider xl 3.8 liter only 38 hours on it.it has been garage keep since 03 mint in side and out galvanized trailer guy is asking 11,900 for it.dont have much time to give a offer what do you think simple mind asking the brains
 

ziggy

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Re: what do you think $$$

what do you think
3.8 liter
i wonder who used a 3.8 liter engine? volvo, i don't think mercruiser. someone else? are ya sure it's a 3.8 liter?
only 38 hours on it
imho, low hours are more abusive generally than high hours. an 8 year old boat thats been used average 4.75 hrs a year.. i'd wonder about what annual maint. hasn't been performed since it mostly wasn't used..
that'd be a couple of questions i'd have anyways.

also, if your buying, assume the seller is lying. they wanna sell a boat. confirm everything the sellers says that's of relevance.

don't buy w/o a sea trial.
lastly,
dont have much time to give a offer
if there's some big rush. something is up. time is on your side. there's lots of boats for sale these days... don't make a rush decision. imho, generally all boats look great cosmetically, but it's what's underneath and inside that counts...
 

Bondo

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Re: what do you think $$$

3.8 liter
Ayuh,... I agree with what Ziggy is sayin',...

Assume everything the seller says is an outright Lie...

I'm guessin' that 3.8l must be some sorta Outboard motor,..??
 

superbenk

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Re: what do you think $$$

3.8 could be a typo for 3.0 in which case that seems like a little bit of motor for a lot of money. Agree with other advice & you should definitely look it over carefully. I'm not sure how sea trials work in the middle of winter if you're up north (I didn't pay attention to where you were located).
 
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