nola mike
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Have had my Glastron going on 7 seasons now, and am thinking about getting something new(er). The 3.7l has been great (for the most part, for a 30 year old boat), but at some point will need a rebuild I guess. Bigger concern is the interior. There are a few soft spots on the floor, and I don't really want to find out if it's more than that. The seats are tired. I was planning on replacing the floor, and reconfiguring the interior. That was 3 years ago. Realistically, I don't think I have time to do it myself. Usually, there are some issues at the beginning of every season, but it has run trouble free (mostly so) after that. I know that I've maintained it, and I know the engine well. I figure 4-5k will get this thing in great shape, but don't know if it's worth the effort. Time is more of an issue than money. I'd like to spend in the 6-7k range for a new boat. Looking for about the same size (19'), with a FI 4.3L mercruiser. Not sure when they started making these, or what year I should be looking at, or if that's a reasonable price. Also concerned that I'm still probably going to be dealing with something 10-15 years old, and now I have someone else's problem. Probably will look at the end of the season/fall/winter.