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ajuillerat
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Location: Loveland, Oh
Boat: 1997 232CC 5.7LX BIII
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« on: January 13, 2009, 04:38:12 PM »
Hello All,
I am looking at a '97 232 Cuddy with a 5.7 LX with B3 drive.  Are there any standard failures or pitfalls to look for when surveying this boat before purchase?

Thanks!!
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Capt Ron
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« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2009, 04:53:15 PM »
Have it professionally surveyed...best money ever spent.
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« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2009, 05:36:35 PM »
Definitely should have a sea trial.  Lots of things could show there.
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Boat: 2000 Rinker 232
Boat name: Get "nit" Wet
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2009, 10:34:37 PM »
I have the 2000 232 cuddy. I love the boat. The main issue I have with mine is Now after having it for so long I wish I had an open bow just for the extra seating room. When I bought it I thought oh I will use it to sleep in. Ya I have slept in it one time in three years. Its kinda of a pain when you need to be on the nose and you have to climb to get to there at times. Other than that I have the 454 which lacks no power. Like I have read other peoples comments and most will tell you always try to get the biggest engine just to make sure there is no stress on the boat, dont worry about fuel economy. The 232 needs the power to get it out of the water. Hopefully this helps and its not to late.

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« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2009, 02:10:38 PM »
+1 on the survey and the sea trials...both are a must...good luck!
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Gene
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Boat: 1997 Rinker 232 Captiva CC
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« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2009, 01:00:04 AM »
If you have not bought yet I love my 97 232 CC but mine is a 7.3? 454. I heard if you have a 98 or newer it comes with EFI. Good luck
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« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2009, 03:07:00 PM »
We have a 98 232 Cuddy with the 5.7 EFI.  It has been a good boat - split between speed and family utility.  However, depending on how big the water you go on, I would suggest adding trim tabs.  If you don't have much weight in the cuddy, they seem to help with 3-5' waves like on Lake Erie.
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