Linn fairly well . It's an all Kevlar race layup, no interior couch or bathroom . The boat full of fuel is 10k , not much tongue weight to speak of . Has XRs and basically hopped up hp500s in it . Runs right at 80 mph fully loaded .
Ocean freight via container. You could probably do much better if time is not of the essence using a 20 foot container. Shipping from Spain I would contact Maersk line or Mediterranean shipping company. They should have online rate quote tools and transit times.
I had it out twice already just hadn't had it super clean to my liking yet. It's in a dry rack outdoor covered storage. It stays there year round, being in Florida never know when a warm day will hit in the "winter". These were just taken on one of the wash racks they have setup.
Got her all cleaned up and looking like it should ready for the season!
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With that budget I would look for something in the 18-24 foot range. Would look for a nice older bow rider. I hate to say Bayliner but they are good boats for what they are, and an older Capri can be had for your price range.
Here is a fairly new one for 15k
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2008-Bayliner-185-Bowrider-102323755
Linn it's truely an amazing event. Makes you realize how poor we all are lol. This is the last year they are having it at the south beach conv center. They haven't finalized plans for where it will be held going forward but still should be stellar. If you ever want to go to this one or the fort Lauderdale show let me know . My ladies company can get free passes.
Going to the Miami boat show to see the boat unveiled. Can't wait to see how fast this boat will run, believe its getting mercury #8 drives as well. Should be a 200mph boat when all is dialed in.
This is just sick, all on 91 octane
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Two of these going in a new 388 skater. Can't wait to see this boat run.
What year tundra did you ride in? Just curious what turned you off. I recently test drove all the ones you have listed sans the Eco diesel and nothing stacked up to what I could get my tundra for price and option wise.
Should be able to haul the mail next year with that setup. That poor drive is going out next ! Might want to just use iron heads and upgrade to an xr bravo, my buddy is finishing up his 38 formula fastech now with soiled up hp500s and xrs we are just scared of these shitty bravos holding up. Im hoping with the 540 good heads and a good cam ( already running dry exhaust with my motor now) I should be in the mid 600 range and running no less than 90.
What headers were you running that locked up? Those risers don't look very long , need at least 16 inches if running much cam to avoid reversion. Man that sucks shit blew up at least the season is almost over up there. I was going to go the blower route but wasn't totally sold. I'm going to put a 540 together over the winter with some dart heads and a decent cam and get rid of the efi.
You may be able to hear if the bearing is bad I when trimming up and down. I would up the budget a bit and wait till winter and find something a little newer.
These 50 foot mystics are badass in person. My buddy just bought a 34 dcb from the owner down here in Deland. Never seen craftsmanship like it. The tilt trailers themselves are a work of art.
Cheapest part of owning a boat is the purchase price. Would look at the stringers and transom for rot. Would check the gimble housing and drive for for overall condition as well.