99 PAN with 502 python question.
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Topic: 99 PAN with 502 python question.
Posted By: C_Heath
Subject: 99 PAN with 502 python question.
Date Posted: January-25-2020 at 10:43pm
| Hey guys. I am looking at a mint 99 pro air nautique with the python engine. The motor has 900 hours and has been stored inside a heated basement during the southern winters. It is very nice. The owner is retired and is wanting to buy a larger boat. I’ve been reading up on the python and of course I get mixed reviews depending on whether you are an A or B type personality. I’m comfortable with the fuel consumption as it will be used as a wakeboard/tube pulling boat for my family of 5. I won’t be doing 48mph ski passes for 8 hours. We also do A lot of Lounging while on the water. My biggest concern since the boat looks like new is the hours. I read somewhere on CCF that 1000 hours was getting close to rebuild time. I just didn’t agree with this so I thought I’d ask. I had a 2004 Silverado with a 5.3 and the hour meter on it was almost 9000 hours. In a little over 14 years. This boat is pretty quiet. I think the owner installed the fresh air system. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks a lot. |
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-25-2020 at 10:57pm
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If it has good compression, oil pressure, & doesn't make any ticking noises, go for it! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: C_Heath
Date Posted: January-26-2020 at 8:09pm
| Anyone think that the python would be capable of 1500-2000 with excellent maintenance? |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-26-2020 at 10:23pm
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Absolutely. I just bought a Nautique with 2990 hours on it. |
Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: January-27-2020 at 10:21am
900 hours is only a number. If the Python has good compression and leak down results, you can make it last at least a few thousand hours. Someday they all wear out and you can always rebuild or replace. Of course just to be funny https://imgflip.com/i/1bsb7m" rel="nofollow - She blowed up real good |
Hollywood wrote:Posted By: Treybizttu
Date Posted: January-29-2020 at 12:50pm
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I responded to your PM. Buy it. :) |