GR 2017SLX280HO
New Member
- Nov 25, 2019
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- Boat Info
- SLX 280 2017 8.2 MAG HO
- Engines
- 430HP Mercruiser 8.2 MAG HO w/ Bravo IIIX Drives
GM...I am new to the forum...bought a place on Lake Erie with a boat slip, so I’m boat shopping. Found a 2017 SLX 280 LOADED with the 430HP (HO) engine and ALL of the features. PERFECT! The original owner paid $210k...my price will be almost $100k less. Here’s the issue. I located the boat in WI and the dealer had it shipper here. It shows up wrapped and they cut a hole to inspect the inside. GOOD LORD! Beer cans and bottles inside the boat. The head was dirty with human waste...obviously the previous owner wasn’t “meticulous” and the boat wasn’t in “pristine condition”. This is the first time the dealership here got to see the boat. The WI team probably thought the MH team would prep the boat for sale and decided not to do ANYTHING. Here’s the point: 1) I found many loose screws and loose hinges confirming my worries that Sea Ray quality is seriously lacking (as many of you have mentioned) and 2) the propeller was severely damaged. Every blade had a bend or chip in it and the lower unit steel was damaged (not cracked, just dented on the edge). I want the prop completely replaced before I buy it, but I’m worried that the drive shaft may have been damaged when the damage was done. I can’t water test it, but they say they will warranty the drive train and the boat still has a warranty for 2 more years (I believe). What are your thoughts? The boat is dirty and needs some minor TLC, but the prop concerns me. Any thoughts, ideas, experience would be helpful. Thanks and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!