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How do I find an accurate dry weight of a 1985 inboard Forester (Phantom 160 I beleive) (made in Minnesota). There seems to be no online records
Thanks
1985 SEARAY 185bowrider 265hp 4bbl 5.0ho
This 1985 bow rider 5.0 H.O. runs and drives as it should @ 265 horsepower. New 5.0L mercruiser engine installed by Tanners marine in 2002 new crate motor has about 176 Hours on the engine
Thanks for your advice folks so here is a boat a little newer than the starfire:
This is what owner says:
1988 mastercraft prostar 190 Exterior is in great shape seats are mostly ok some have been replaced. Like new monster tower. 1007hours Engine..351w THE BOAT DOESNT IDLE I think it needs the...
Yes,
The boat runs and apparently has been running (saw pictures from last summer) The boat was taken to a boat mechanic who has tested it out. and he says it runs good. The guy wanted 2750.
I am interested in a 74 Apollo Starfire with at 302 Ford MerCruiser. Really like the small size - but wonder about getting into buying this boat. Do not know (nor does current owner know) the history of the engine maintenance. Who can I talk to about this boat?