05 390 da with qsb380 Motors

see ray

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Sep 28, 2008
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Cleveland OH / LakeSide yacht club
Boat Info
NEW 05-360 DA ,
(SOLD) 06 40DA HARD TOP. 8.1L HO 420 hp L
Previous boat 05 340 DA 8.1L 370 hp
Engines
8.1L HO 420hp
V Drives
well I'm in contract on a 05 390DA with diesels QSB380,s , ( never had diesels)
I'm scared (shtles/nervous) of the diesels , some say to expensive, others say
Couldn't be better !!!! The Surveyer said its overkill for where and how I boat !
FRESH WATER, ( it did pass survey ) had a few things no biggie , surveyor said I should go gas , BUT IM getting a good deal/price on this local boat , and the gasers are high hour and 10-20 k more and in a different state , I would have 8-10 k in shipping . By the way the boat I'm buying is local and has maintance history and more !!!

Give me reasons good/bad !!! Is there anything I should expect ??

JUST NERVIOUS , EXPENSIVE PURCHASE
 
You’re seeing gassers for 10-20k more than your deal with diesels that “checkout” by a qualified tech? Something seems amiss. Are you confident in the surveyor and diesel tech you used? Diesels should just about always command a premium, all else being equal.
 
They’re expensive only if they’re neglected. Did you also have an engine survey done? Does the previous owner have maintenance records?
 
The way we boat (fresh water) diesels would def be an overkill too but I’d take them in a heartbeat if I could and I have absolutely no issues with 8.1 gasser performance

I’m confused why gas are cheaper too.
 
Yes on the gassers ,the only ones left because thier over priced , 05 390 ,s $250k with 650 hrs on them , I guess yours say the ones left that didn’t sell , the surveyor
Is Greg group , one of the best in Ohio



You’re seeing gassers for 10-20k more than your deal with diesels that “checkout” by a qualified tech? Something seems amiss. Are you confident in the surveyor and diesel tech you used? Diesels should just about always command a premium, all else being equal.
 
Yes and yes one of the best certified Cummings techs in the area , he also serviced this boat
And there will be a sea trial


They’re expensive only if they’re neglected. Did you also have an engine survey done? Does the previous owner have maintenance records?
 
I am paying a premium but for this boat , but I would buy a 05 390 with gas’s for $250 k !!!

I’m just nervous about the diesels
Since I’ve never had them !!
Maybe I addressed the question wrong LOL , the boat has 500 hrs on Motors and genny !!
 
I am paying a premium but for this boat , but I would buy a 05 390 with gas’s for $250 k !!!

I’m just nervous about the diesels
Since I’ve never had them !!
Maybe I addressed the question wrong LOL , the boat has 500 hrs on Motors and genny !!

If you're that nervous, get gassers. Noticed multiple low hour 05', fresh water, gassers on boat trader in the 170k range.....which is always negotiable.

Personally, if the diesels check out.....I'd be thrilled to have a diesel boat....but it depends on your usage which you've not said.
 
Looks like you’re getting some solid feedback. Sounds like your price may be sky high? Best of luck either way.
 

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