27zx with bad motor
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Im looking at a 1996 27zx that has newer paint and interior but it has a 502 with a spun bearing. Hes asking 13,000 for it and I was just wondering what everyone thought. Has anyone had a 96 and did they like it? Whats everyones opinion on cost to rebuild (6000)? Im pretty sure its a non stepped hull which would ride good but not be that fast. Thanks
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honestly... you can probably buy one that runs for that price.
They aren't the sexiest looking boats and they aren't that fast. I hear the ride is good but I doubt it's much better than the twin step version.
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...27zx-101692887
They aren't the sexiest looking boats and they aren't that fast. I hear the ride is good but I doubt it's much better than the twin step version.
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...27zx-101692887
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Well it's not got a good engine in it . Yeah if I buy and put 7000 in it should be a good boat. But is it worth the money? It won't be that fast and could I get any money reselling? I'm not against it just want some opinions
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i think you should compare the one vette lt is talking about and see if the one you are looking at is going to be worth at least $5000 more when done that is what the motor is going to cost. or offer 13000 on the one on boat trader and you will be up and running
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The bottom line with any motor rebuild is who's doing the work. If you can do it yourself with out a labor cost. It's pretty inexpensive to rebuild a motor. To pay some one else ,not so. A Spun bearing may require a crank grind or a new crank Also * Note that a salt water boat would not have been flushed out. In General the Money you put in a boat is always more than it's worth.
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Last edited by minx163; 04-28-2012 at 05:22 PM.