$21,000
Garden City, New York
Category
Express Cruiser Boats
Length
31.0
Posted Over 1 Month
Nice "fully loaded" and completely maintained - 31 foot Vista 315 "Fun Ship" Express Cruiser. Book value is $21,000. No reasonable offer is refused.Boat surveying are welcome. 1. Superb construction of balsa/marine treated plywood with fiberglass.2. Convenient swim platform with swivel ladder and hot/cold shower.3. Deep-draft construction for stability.4. Sleeps 9. All sofas convert to a full size double sleepers.5. Automatic anchor retraction system.6. Bright lit cabin with side windows and large 3 21" portals.7. Constant 110v outlet connected to the converter.8. Combination cabin lights led or regular. (saves energy for prolong camping at anchor).9. Quick shore 110v connector enables all onboard outlets plus AC, refrigerator and microwave oven. Has reversed polarity warning protection system.10. Quick connect fresh water pressure valve enables dock-to-boat garden hose connection which bypasses all water storage system with continues water supply.11. No mess overboard sanitation system disposal with build-in macerator and liquefier. (check your local laws)12 Newly installed water heater uses cooper coiled hot engine plumbing or electrical current for water heating. Power Package This boat came equipped with the largest power package your money could buy. Even in today’s marine standards, these engines are big. It has two 460 (Ford) 7.5 King Cobra OMC engines attached to two King Cobra stern drives equipped with "dog style" clutch and counter-clock rotation port side drive, delivering a total of 680 hp with 2 engines ( 340 hp per engine). For many years, 460 was the largest gasoline engine of its kind. The next largest engine was a diesel. The boat displacement is slightly over 10,000 lb., yet with two King Cobras running at 4,000 rpm it can reach speeds of up to 40 Knots. The factory manual specifies the highest speed is 43 knots. Each engine has its own aluminum 45 gallon gas tank with magnetic sender. Both stern drives were rebuilt with new clutches, gaskets and 5 degree gears by Bay-End Marina in Brooklyn in 2009. One of the engines was rebuilt by Jasper Engines in 2001 and another, using new block and manifolds by S&J Engines in 2012 (documented). All exhaust manifolds, risers and 4 exhaust pipes are new and where recently installed. Many external components where replaced like alternators, starters, power steering pump, sensors and senders. Notorious OMC shift cables were replaced with new updated versions. New gimbal bearings on starboard and port side were installed as well. Both engines have fresh water flush system for easy winterizing and cleaning. Also installed were Mallory breaker-less ignition system for better throttle and pick up for both engines. One 600CMF Holley carburetor is new and another was recently rebuilt. Other Equipment 750 Watts per week solar panel on top of the radar arch insures all two batteries are fully charged. The galley cabin features a solar panel exhaust fan for continuous interior ventilation. This fan eliminates mildew build up. No baking soda boxes are needed for the winter. The engine compartment has an electrical battery charger, automatic fire extinguisher (Halon system) and fuel vapor monitor. All interior components work as expected, except AC which needs charging. AC pump and bronze through-the-hull water inlet was replaced several years ago. The camper is only a few years old and was made by Bay Canvas in Brooklyn. The rear camper window has a fine mesh replacement to keep away bugs in the summer. A stainless steel grill comes attached to the rear transom rail. All original linens, embroidered blankets, and towels which came originally with this boat are all nicely wrapped in plastic and preserved. 110 volt heavy duty inverter is available and supplies electricity to the AC outlet at all times as long as 12v main batteries are connected. This boat also comes with a 7.5” inflatable boat tender with a 2013 Yamaha 2.5 4-stroke outboard. I’m also including Garmin GPS plotter. In addition, this boat has two stereo systems. One for the outside and one for the inside. It has a 22” flat screen RV HD TV and dvd player integrated into the interior stereo system. Functional HD antenna is on the radar arch. The boat has a fresh water level monitor for a 40 gallon tank, microwave, refrigerator, combination electric/alcohol stove, water heater, carbon monoxide alarm sensor and macerator for the sanitation tank. All original documents and manuals are available for all installed components, including the original purchase documents and work receipts. Both engine's re-power documents are available as well. Answering Posted Questions. Q. OMC is out of business. How do I get parts for these engines and stern drives? A. OMC has been in business for a very long time. Many boats with OMC engines found their way around the globe, especially in water-bordering countries of Europe. People in these countries do not have the luxury of changing their boats like here in the US. This shortcoming forces them to reproduce spare parts necessary to maintain their boats. These parts are imported to the US and widely used. I also found many marine recyclers that have thousands of parts for you to choose from. The Ford 460 engine is one of the most popular engines for use in racing and trucks. Parts for this engine are widely available. The OMC 460 King Cobra engine has very few differences between the FORD versions. Yet, exactly the same parts where used in the 70's Lincoln Continental, Mustangs and multitude of FORD trucks. Ford blocks have slightly less compression and will hardly impact your boat’s performance. With the addition of modern electronics, you will make up for any hp. loss. Two parts are hard to find; cast intake manifold and cast timing chain cover. If you are using your boat in salt water, you must have these installed, else all aluminum parts currently available through Jegs will do fine. Further, installing close-loop cooling system in your boat will forever insure against salt water damage. Q. I live in another state, how can I get this boat delivered? A. I purchased this boat 8 years ago from Massachusetts and I live in New York. For about $1000, an 18 wheeler drove this boat right into my marina. The delivery price will depend up on the location of your marina to the closest Interstate exit. Hauling this boat through the city streets requires an additional expense. Here is a phone number for for a local boat hauler www.svenssonboattransport.com 1-800-924-5036. Dimensions are: 11.5 feet wide, 30 feet long, Weight 10,000 pounds. 9 feet high at the arch. Q. I see this boat advertised for less. Can you match the price? A. The similar Vista 315 models you'll see for less are not equipped with King Cobra package. Most people will find this boat with Cobra 5.7 engines. The top speed of these 5.7's will put you to sleep. If you load your family, you might as well use sails. The 7.5 King Cobras are used as race boats for speed trials. Q. What kind of props do you use? A. All my props are stainless steel and "re-hub-ed" (new inner rubber hub) the torque of these drives are so massive it eventually spins-out your prop from the hub. Q. It sounds like this boat is "perfect". Come on! Its 26 years old. I’m sure there is something. A. Yes there is always something. Like re-polishing and sanding fiberglass finish. Removing old vinyl stripes, fixing spider cracks on gel finish, reupholstering inner cushion on one of the seats. The work is mostly interior. No mechanical work needed. just timely maintenance and oil changes, fuel filter changes twice for the season. If you buy this boat I’ll give you a detailed walk-around. Q. How many layers of anti-fouling paint is on this boat? Was this paint ever removed? A. I do not know. Every year I paint the bottom. What I do know, your speed depends upon the condition of the painted surface. Last year I paid to resurface (sand to smooth) all these layers of paint. It made a huge difference Q. I do not need your inflatable boat. Can I get this boat for a better price? A. Yes. I will deduct $700 from the purchase. I find the inflatable extremely useful. My Vista has a deep draft. You will not be able to go on to the beach or a small private dock. You are virtually stuck on your boat in the middle of the water. With a small tender you can disembark anywhere. Go to shore or a shallow beach and come back to your boat at anchor. PLEASE NO SCAMS - I'm buying this boat as a gift for someone else. All engines will be serviced prior to the boat delivery or pick up. It was paid for it last year at winterizing time.
