[Giles Sankey]

I am still researching many options. I have found a boat which looks to be in excellent condition but needs the 318s rebuilt. Wondering now what that cost could be. I totally understand the 1/3 extra rule, and I have budgeted for that cost and then some.

[Giles Sankey]

Thanks to all this is very helpful. I am not set on the Silverman, in fact it was just an example. I would like to get into a boat that is reliable. This thread has helped me redefine my question. How should I go about finding a reliable boat which has been well powered? Does anyone have any tips or advise to offer in that arena. Many thanks again guys.

[Giles Sankey]

While I am thankful for the candid advise. I find it hard to believe that no one puts new engines in a boat for less than 125K. Why did you put new engines in your boat Mike? Why would a site that sells and installs new engines try to talk someone out of doing just that. A little puzzling. If I was to go with that advice, which I may well do. Where do you find boats with engines that can be trusted. I have seen an incredible amount of garbage out there. Thanks again for your thoughts. Feels like I am missing something here.

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