On Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:01:44 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Based on how you phrased it, the answer is obvious. A high hour boat
in excellant condition is probably a good boat

With one important caveat: A high hour boat is closer to a rebuild or
repower all other things being equal. Since either option is a big
expense, frequently approaching the value of an older boat, it is
important to know about where you are on that part of the maintenance
curve.