312 Stinger!! What to look for when purchasing???
07-11-2006, 09:25 PM
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312 Stinger!! What to look for when purchasing???
I'm about to buy a 312 stinger yet before I purchase I'd like to know what to look for negative wise. The boat's a 85' w/ trs drives.
Was there a such thing as 400hp mercs in 85? Sorry for being niave. I just keep buying older and older boats with limited knowledge.
Was there a such thing as 400hp mercs in 85? Sorry for being niave. I just keep buying older and older boats with limited knowledge.
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Re: 312 Stinger!! What to look for when purchasing???
Originally Posted by prostock85
I'm about to buy a 312 stinger yet before I purchase I'd like to know what to look for negative wise. The boat's a 85' w/ trs drives.
Was there a such thing as 400hp mercs in 85? Sorry for being niave. I just keep buying older and older boats with limited knowledge.
Was there a such thing as 400hp mercs in 85? Sorry for being niave. I just keep buying older and older boats with limited knowledge.
I have a friend selling a 312 with 502's in Ohio look in classifieds,boat runs just over 70 gps.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-11222.html
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Re: 312 Stinger!! What to look for when purchasing???
I had a -89 312 Stinger (rised deck)
Loved how the boat handle big water. But take a major lock
att the stringers/bulkheads. Before I sold my boat I had a the bulkheads in engineroom replaced..... a h*ll of a job.
And take a look at the transom (inner).
Try to get one newer with 454 or 502MPI's. I had my 330's replaced for 502'mpi's
Good luck,
Mange
Loved how the boat handle big water. But take a major lock
att the stringers/bulkheads. Before I sold my boat I had a the bulkheads in engineroom replaced..... a h*ll of a job.
And take a look at the transom (inner).
Try to get one newer with 454 or 502MPI's. I had my 330's replaced for 502'mpi's
Good luck,
Mange
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Re: 312 Stinger!! What to look for when purchasing???
Well..... just bought it. Sight unseen. Had a buddy of mine check it out for me. Went over everything! Said he was impressed with the condition for its age. Know anyone who wants a 245??
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Re: 312 Stinger!! What to look for when purchasing???
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Well..... just bought it. Sight unseen. Had a buddy of mine check it out for me. Went over everything! Said he was impressed with the condition for its age. Know anyone who wants a 245??
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Re: 312 Stinger!! What to look for when purchasing???
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I'm looking to get 3,500 boat only. 5,000 with trailer. Northern NJ
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Re: 312 Stinger!! What to look for when purchasing???
Originally Posted by prostock85
yes it is
but with the pos alpha
but with the pos alpha
