hello new owner of 03 mariah sx19

rainman55343 · 05-02-2013, 12:08 AM

I actually didn't know it wasent winterized until I got it home. Then a couple weeks later I found the block cracked and the 2 missing frost plugs. It wasent registed in Mn until me. The last owner had it registered in Wyoming.

rainman55343 · 05-02-2013, 12:11 AM

That's probably why the last owner let the bank have it.

***ColoradoDiablo*** · 05-02-2013, 02:05 AM

Not to be pushy , but what did you end up giving for the boat? As said it sucks , but your probably better off to bite the bullet and fix her if you don't have a lot vested in it. Short block is around 1750.00 maybe , long block 2200.00. And if you can do the work..........
It pretty much boils down to how much you like the boat.
I got more money in my Diablo than I do in my truck!!
JMO

rainman55343 · 05-02-2013, 02:18 AM

I paid 9000 for the boat. Bought a lot of stuff for it probably spent another 2000 on parts. Long block is 2200. Total for motor is around 3000. Its a decent boat needs trailer brake work and some cheap interior work.

***ColoradoDiablo*** · 05-02-2013, 02:26 AM

In my opinion , your really close to what it is worth. But , if you like her I think in the long run you would be happy when it's all over and your on the water.
Again , this is my opinion , I got approx 6000.00+ invested in my Diablo and still going

(paid 3500.00 for her)

rainman55343 · 05-02-2013, 02:40 AM

I hope so I like its going to have a 350 now. Just bought a k&n flame arrestor for it. It should fly now. Should go around 60 now with a 4 as prop. Maybe will put a new edelbrock carb on. We will see hope I have better luck after this experience.