Buying a 1989 Maxum 2300 Cuddy?

[Laura1]

We are considering purchasing a 1989 Maxum 2300 Cuddy with a 330hp motor and a Mercruiser Bravo Drive. Anybody have any input as to the quality and value of this make of boat.

Also does anybody know the towing capacity of a 1993 Chevy s10 Blazer. 6cylinder engine.
Any input would be helpful.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Buying a 1989 Maxum 2300 Cuddy?

If the hull and transom are sound, and the drive line are in good condition, it sounds like a nice boat.

If it was not maintained, you will have troubles.

Have a qualified mechanic go through the boat, checking everything. Expect to pay for 2-4 hours of labor time.

Good luck towing that boat with the s-10, even if it has the factory tow package.

That boat weighs 3000#, plus the batteries, fuel, trailer, spare tire, water, anchor, gear, cover, just over 4000# by my calculations. Then add the weight of the fuel, passengers, and gear in the truck, thats a total of 4500#.
Thats more than the truck weighs, good luck stopping it.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Buying a 1989 Maxum 2300 Cuddy?

From online database:

1989 MAXUM MARINE
US MARINE
Stern Drive Power Boat
2300/SC(*)


Length: 23'
Model Name/Description: 2300/SC(*)
Boat Type: Stern Drive Power Boat
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Beam: 8' 6"
Engine: 1
330 HP
Gasoline
Net Weight: 3,000

 

[DufferJim]

Re: Buying a 1989 Maxum 2300 Cuddy?

Tow cap on the blazer is 4400 for 2wd, 4000 for 4x4. Not even close for that boat IMO.

 

[Laura1]

Re: Buying a 1989 Maxum 2300 Cuddy?

Tow cap on the blazer is 4400 for 2wd, 4000 for 4x4. Not even close for that boat IMO.

I just looked it up in the Kelly Blue Book and it says that the 4x4 s10 Blazer has a 5500lb tow capacity. Are my numbers wrong if so could you tell me where you got yours.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Buying a 1989 Maxum 2300 Cuddy?

no matter what you tow it with the trailer is going to have to have operating brakes.

 

[tommays]

Re: Buying a 1989 Maxum 2300 Cuddy?

A 1995 2000SC has a GVW of 3850# and is a MUCH smaller boat at 19' and only has 3.0 power


I cant see the 2300SC being less than 5000# with a big block and bravo drive



Tommays