Buying a 600 Explorer

[mbpr]

Gday all i am just about to sign up for a 2003 Cruie craft explorer. Has a 175 yammie 2 stroke on it with a total of 100 hours. Boat is in immaculate condition. Looking at around 43k. Have had a 17r Haines that i restored for about 4 years and it is time to upgrade. Any comments would be greatly appreciated, i would of liked a 4 stroke on it. Also has anyone done anything with extra fuel ie bladder or added an extra tank in some way. I think the price is pretty good.

Thanks for your help 8-)

[Alex9797]

Hey mpbr,

the price seems pretty good. Is the boat and motor the same age. The reason I ask is that I run a 575 outsider that is a 2002 model and I thought that the sizes for the explorer and outsider were the same ie 575, 625 and 685. I hope that I am wrong ( normally am ).

Anyway we love our CC it is a great family boat and very capable of outside work. I paid more than that for an 02 model with a smaller engine and hull so yours would seem well priced

cheers

Alex

[mbpr]

The boat is the same age as the motor. The explporer 600 was discontinued in 03 and went to the 625. Im pretty sure thanks for your comments

[Alex9797]

well there ya go .see I am normally wrong ;D ;D If you don't buy I think I will trade mine in on it at that price.

cheers

Alex

[mbpr]

Hes changed his mind 47k is the best i can get it for now. I still think its a reasonable price.?

[Heath]

43K would have been a bargain :o)
I see these boats pulling around $49k sometimes. $47K would still be an ok price IMO

I own a 2003 600 Explorer with a 175 yammie 2 stroke as well. You'll love it!!!!

email or PM me if you want any other info.

Cheers

[Spaniard_King]

Got to agree with Heath. $47K is still a good price, Jump on it if ya got the $$

Garry

[mbpr]

I cant pm yet heath but what is the fuel economy like what litres per km or miles. Were do you fish out of. I will be crossing tweed a fair bit but i got a fair experience with the bar. Crossed it plenty of times in the 17r still can be tricky on a run out tide. Cheers.

[mbpr]

Wanted to let yous know that i ended up paying 45k for it. ;D took it out yesterday for a little run and i am pretty happy with it . Very different to drive to the 17r. Had 6 people on it and had to get them up the front to plane easily. Need to do a few modifications to it but nothing major. Deck washdown, try and put a door on the cab and some side pockets for tackle