Let's try this again...

[veedubtek]

Ok. I'm feeling good about this one. But last time, the pics brought alot of a different perspective in, so I wanted to throw this one out here to the pros too.

Looking pretty heavily at this 2006 SX230. 130 hours. Asking $22,000. Down to $19,000, don't think it's getting much lower. 2 owner history, only seen saltwater once. Semi-local. Good? Bad? Ugly? Whaddaya think?

 

[Bruce]

The good:
Large storage compartments outboard of the engines that Yamaha cut out of the 2007 models.

The bad:
No an HO
Engines that eat more fuel
Smaller head compartment
More expensive than this 2007 https://jetboaters.net/threads/sx230-ho-2007-for-sale-s-e-louisiana-19-000.3072/
Priced high for the older generation 230s
Painted trailer

The ugly:
The hydroturf looks stained and near the end of its life

 

[veedubtek]

I really thought that one would've been sold by now. He personally hasn't updated the thread in quite awhile. However, I am texting him now. It has 300 hours on it. Is that a worry on the HO's?

 

[Bruce]

It has 300 hours on it. Is that a worry on the HO's?

This guy claims 3500 to 4000 hours without a rebuild http://www.pwctoday.com/showthread.php?t=226376&page=3&p=2203007&viewfull=1#post2203007 .

I bought mine with 3X hours in 2013 she probably has over 300 hours now.

 

[veedubtek]

Just got off the phone with him. I'm calling the bank Monday. Couple little technical details to work through, but I'm fairly optimistic we can make it happen. Thanks @Bruce!

 

[TonkaTuff]

Nice boat, but she's priced a little high imo.

 

[veedubtek]

Yeah, I thought it was kinda high, but I was falling in love with the locality (less than 1/2 hour from me). And it has dual captains chairs which I really want. The gas mileage and HO is pushing me over the edge towards the 07 though.

 

[TonkaTuff]

If you like it that much, call them up and see if they are willing take you on a test ride. I'm sure that would help solidify your decision one way or another. I may be worth it to you in the end.

 

[billyb]

Looks really clean to me. I am confused about the hours...not sure about the price...but it looks good to me for that year.

 

[veedubtek]

300 hours is the 07 that Bruce linked to, and the one I am leaning towards. Thread kinda derailed a bit, but yeah, I'm liking the 07 alot more now that I talked to the guy.