99 sunsation 288 anniversary edition
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99 sunsation 288 anniversary edition
Hi everyone,I have been looking to buy a 288 for some time and finaly found one in my area. It's a 99 288 anniversary with 454 mag. (wish it was 496ho). Anyway any of u have any info on this year sunny? Anything to watch for. Boat has 90hrs. Repo boat and was in storage from 01-08.
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Also if u could pm me with value?if that's allowed?
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Also if u could pm me with value?if that's allowed?
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496 wasn't available in 1999. Since it has sat so long, I would check to make sure the hull was properly supported and has not developed a hook. The motor needs to have fresh fuel, oil, and filters before starting. I would also pre-lube the motor before firing it up after sitting that long. I would also consider changing out the valve springs as the ones that have been compressed have most likely taken a set.
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A reputable motor shop will rn a compression test and pull the valve covers for a couple hours labor!! Good insurance on a big investment!! Good luck with the deal, if all is in good shape it sounds like you could end up with a pretty good deal on it!!!!
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My old 288 had the 454 MAG MPI engine in it when I bought it before I switched it over to a 525SC. It should run around 63 MPH on GPS...I would think a 502 may run 66 or 67. I loved mine....it had 400 hours on it and no stress cracks anywhere! Value would be $35,000 - $40,000 if it is very clean.
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454 mag was 385 hp. 502 was 415 hp. Not that much difference. That 30 hp is likely about 2 mph. You can probably get some prop work done at BBlades to make that difference up.