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harbor09

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First off I want to thank all of you for the incredible amount of information that I have gathered so far, I have been reading everything I possibly can by searching the site. I love the set up of the 265 and want to buy, just a few hangups I still have.
The hulls are now +-15 years old, how are things holding up? Any issues with the tanks? Anything structural that should concern me while looking at them? The boat I'm looking at is a 2002 seems like everything checks out, Florida boat so the sun has taken its toll on a lot of things but overall in good shape, cabin liner cracked is only issue that visually I could see besides a few spider cracks . 2002 hulls are rated for 4 strokes so no need to move scuppers up if I repower correct? Any other info that could be provided as to what to look for would be great. Thanks
 

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I love my 2005 265 express. When I was looking for mine a bunch of them had soft front decks. The front decks seemed like they got soft from either the legs of the hardtop or the cabin hatch. I didn't find any that had any real structural problems. I bought mine and tore all the through hull fittings off and repacked with polysulfide caulk, I was amazed at how little was behind the fittings. I love the ride and have no real concerns with mine. The tanks are holding up well although I replaced all my fuel lines. Good luck with your search.
 

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Also have a 2002, we love the boat. Cabin cracks in a few places. No other problems.
 

drbatts

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captain swag said:
Also have a 2002, we love the boat. Cabin cracks in a few places. No other problems.


Same thing here.

Hull was modified in 2002 to accommodate 4 strokes, making them the prime candidates for a re-power. After 2002 most were sold with F225's which are prone to corrosion, so they will need the midsections replaced if not done so already.
 

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Love my 2001 265 Express running out of San Francisco. Handles rough head seas, but a bit tender on quartering beam and following seas. Takes a bit of practice but well worth the extra large deck space. My 265 had a soft foredeck as well. Make sure to check transom for rot. Spend the money for a good marine surveyor!!!