GT-40 EFI Dependability (update)

[arondeau]

Guys,
just wanted to thank all of you who set me straight on the GT40's. I guess they are not as complicated as I perceived them to be! Anyway, I did buy a boat, and would like some feedback on it. This is my 9th ski boat (4 MC's, 4 CC's and (1) Excelle). Would like some feedback as far as bang for the buck on this one. I think I did great!
Check it out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...86061&rd=1

[cmd]

ya done good! should treat ya right for many years to come.i've spent many summers behind that exact ntq. with the same power plant.you'll love the gt-40.good looking boat by the way.

[NCH2oSki]

Looks like a great deal. How far do you have to go to pick her up?

[M3Fan]

Great deal! Wow. I'd recommend downloading the GT40 service manual from the Downloads section of this site. It's fascinating and will make the engine less intimidating to work on.

[Quinner]

Looks good if it is legit! Is that a California Tag on the hull of a boat in NC? Please do be careful, lot's of scams out there!
Had a friend of a friend wire 15k for a boat he never recieved, OUCH!

Good Luck

[arondeau]

hey guys,
yea, I thought it was a good buy. I could have actually owned it for alot less. Some tire-kicker / dreamer was bidding on it also. He "pushed" the price up, outbid me, then cancelled his bid. I was really upset. Nobody bid on this one after $10,200.00 except for Mr Schill (that's what it's called on Ebay, schill bidding). People bid just to find out the reserve, then cancel. I almost walked away from it since I had every reason to. Anyway, the boat is in Mooresville, NC. Lake Norman? I am from New
England. Shopping for a hauler on UShip.com (great site) as we speak. The best price a I got so far is $800.00. I may just drive down and pick it up myself. Anyone coming this way in the next few weeks!

[bwana50]

I was looking at that one earlier this week. Congrats!

[wi54545]

Good looking boat! I just bought and brought home '96 that was advertised on Craigslist in Mooresville, NC on lake Norman. It is the exact twin of your boat with violet-black accents and the GT-40. I didn't get the deal you got, but it only has 74.4 hours on it. Never been skied behind. I almost bid on your boat, but I was looking for an open bow at the time!

Congrats and once again beautiful boat!

[TRBenj]

Did the deal fall through?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995c...spagenameZWDVW

[horkn]

those 5.8 liter fords were darn good motors.

it is a shame they are not made anymore. I just don't think the chevy based motors are as durable.

[arondeau]

...sorry never got back to ths thread......yea, the deal fell through. The owner was upset that I did not send him his deposit immediately, so he sold the boat locally. Anyway, no problem. Found a 1994 with 275 hrs that is in absolutely showroom condition. Check it out. Brought her home last weekend from the Finger Lakes in NY.


http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...75671&url=

[BigBald]

some things work out for the best....that second boat looks really nice...and very very clean. Congrats