I bought one in September of 2017 with a yanmar diesel 260hp. Bravo 3 Drive. They are far from maintenance free. I’m amazed at how much more of a pain in the ass they are than an outboard. Hoses, leaky seals, water pumps, etc etc etc. granted I love the sound and feel of this boat more than anything I’ve ever owned but be prepared to open up your billfold with those twins you got
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Originally Posted by Gmoney28
I have been looking at a 23 with twin 3.0 mercruiser alpha 1gen 2 out drives , motors have 700 hours and out drives look good with no noticeable corrosion and all zincs in place and in good repair . Risers have been replaced and impeller s have been changed with , gimbal greased , solid maintenance records and excellent documentation on every part of boat . It is outfitted with epirb , Ray Marine A 60 GPS, fish finder, depth finder , , anchor windlass , good lighting, outriggers etc. , it comes with good trailer that has just been inspected . I have limited experience with stern drives , I owned a 1969 Grady that had the 4 cylinder with an old O M C pre cobra out drive , any input from a seacraft owner would be appreciated, I know something about the boats but would like to learn more , price is 16,000.00 Also 120 gallon fuel capacity , I am interested in running up to 40 miles offshore in N C. , current owner fished out Oregon around the first Tower and trolled all day us I g 32 gal. Any input on range ?
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