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So true! Much like old houses, it’s always somethin’! I do agree with handsome transom though, once gone through, things can be pretty much basic maintenance for quite a while if well taken care of. That being said, I won’t be buying a boat that needs a total overhaul. I’ll look for one...

Yeah I hear you on fuel costs vs boat ownership, a drop in the bucket haha. Thanks for the insight on twins vs singles... food for thought. Been looking around and seen a few what looked like deals... one I wished I’d jumped on was a 250 sundancer, 1986 I think for $5300 with trailer asking...

Thanks for the reply. Yeah I’ve always been a believer in having more and not needing it than needing more and not having it! That’s why when I bought my truck I got the V8 and not one of the V6’s! Thanks for the input. Are weekenders with 454’s common of that era?

I love the idea of twins as far as maneuvering as well as having a “backup” engine if something goes awry while at sea... but double the maintenance, don’t love that notion. How are these on fuel? Since two engines are pushing her and not working as hard as one is efficiency comparable to say a...

I’m in southern mid Michigan in Lenawee county.

Hello all, new guy here from Michigan. Not new to boating... grew up on a lake with pontoons, jet skis, and for a few years owned a Four Winns bow rider with an I/O, so I’m familiar with those drives. Also spent time on my stepdad’s ‘78 Sea Ray 240(not sure on exact model but it had the aft...