Hi guys,
After extensive searching, I believe I've decided to buy a Larson Hampton 220, either. 1993 or 94 model (due to budget). There are currently 3 contenders. Couple of quick questions:
-These boats are 23' long, 8'6" beam, with a separate head etc. Yet both iboats specs and Nada guides lists them as 3300 lbs dry weight. Obviously real weight will be more, but that seems light for a boat this size. Am I missing something?
-One boat has a Merc 7.4 with Bravo III, 300 hrs, fresh water use so far, but I would be using it in salt, so I would have to do required maintenance to prevent the corrosion issues on the Bravo. Another boat has a Volvo 5.7 with Volvo duo prop (drive new in 2010) all fresh water so far, with about 500 hrs. The third has a Merc 5.0 with Alpha 1, fresh water only. I'm leaning towards the Volvo, as I think the extra weight and grunt of the 7.4 might be unnecessary and use a bit more fuel...thoughts? All boats seem to be well maintained and in really good condition for their age. 2 of them were trailered boats.
-Any other comments about these boats?
Thanks!
After extensive searching, I believe I've decided to buy a Larson Hampton 220, either. 1993 or 94 model (due to budget). There are currently 3 contenders. Couple of quick questions:
-These boats are 23' long, 8'6" beam, with a separate head etc. Yet both iboats specs and Nada guides lists them as 3300 lbs dry weight. Obviously real weight will be more, but that seems light for a boat this size. Am I missing something?
-One boat has a Merc 7.4 with Bravo III, 300 hrs, fresh water use so far, but I would be using it in salt, so I would have to do required maintenance to prevent the corrosion issues on the Bravo. Another boat has a Volvo 5.7 with Volvo duo prop (drive new in 2010) all fresh water so far, with about 500 hrs. The third has a Merc 5.0 with Alpha 1, fresh water only. I'm leaning towards the Volvo, as I think the extra weight and grunt of the 7.4 might be unnecessary and use a bit more fuel...thoughts? All boats seem to be well maintained and in really good condition for their age. 2 of them were trailered boats.
-Any other comments about these boats?
Thanks!