opinions welcomed!

[catsnstripers]

I bought my current boat new in 2005, its out fitted with a 115 yamaha 4stroke. I dont remember the exact numbers. Its going on 7,000 hours.

I am Currently shopping for a new boat. I have almost made up my mind to buy new again. Looking at a 258 DLV Carolina skiff fitted with a 200 yamaha. That is until My eye caught an immaculate used boat. Fitted with a Low hours '04 yamaha 225 (F225TXRD). The boat was used regular first few years, but has trickled down to only a few times a year.

The boats fairly priced, And well taken care of. Freshwater use. Regular service has been done since day one.

Just wondering your opinion on buying this boat or Buying a new boat.

Im weighing the options of used and new pros and cons. Kind of of meeting in the middle. So Really its what i feel comfortable with doing. Its not going to be the last boat i buy, but if i cant get close to the use on this boat as my current boat, i'd be very happy. And probally ready for a new boat again in a few years.

But opinions are welcomed.

Thanks
Travis
CatsNstripers

[boats.net]

There was some expensive exhaust corrosion problems on some of those engines when used in saltwater but other than they are very good motors.

[rodbolt17]

have a dealer run the PID number to insure all updates have been done.
may be as many as 3.

[catsnstripers]

Which updates are you speaking of? For the computer?

[CatCam]

Holy Toledo, Batman! 7,000 hours! that's 291 days of running! You got your moneys worth out of that engine!!!

I guess it depends on what type of HP you need....take a look at the gas consumption as well...

[rodbolt17]

on certain PID F200,225 motors from about late 02 to abot late 03 early 04,there are two throttle bushing/linkage recalls and one regulator/driver recall.
if your prospective engines PID is typed into YMBS it will tell you if modifications are nessasary or already done.