Posted by JRP on 07/15/17 - 7:17 AM
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johnstout wrote:
I am looking at a 1988 17 foot super sport. I have only seen pictures so far but it looks like its in pretty good shape. I really don't want a super sport. I would prefer a center console boat. It appears that it would be simple to remove the SS package and convert it to a center console boat. My question is this, is there anyone out there that would want the SS interior and what would be the going price if so. I live in Arizona so whalers don't come up for sale very often, especially clean ones that haven't been butchered.
I reecommend you be patient and find a center conssole boat that fits your requirements better. It just does not make sense to purchase a 17 Super Sport Limited and convert it to a center console, when there are so many center console models available in this size range already.
But a hold-over solution may be to purchase the 17 SS Ltd and use it as is until you come across a satisfactory center console. By keeping the boat in its original configuration, it will command more resale value than if you reconfigure it. And there's always the chance you will come to appreciate the SS configuration after using it for a while.