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Who owns a 343?
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:16 am
by Jeffrey262
Does anyone on the forum own a 343? I’m looking a a 2006 w/t496ho. The seller is telling me his boat does 70mph. It stock. I have to drive 3 hours to see it. I’ll punch this guy in the face if he makes me drive then realize it does 52mph. I told him I was not interested in this boat at 52mph.
Any thought?
Btw, I’d never punch anyone in the face, nevertheless, I’d be pissed for him wasting my time.
Re: Who owns a 343?
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:02 pm
by Holy Smokes
Realistically, a 343 with 496HO's should be in the upper 60's range. My 2006 with 525's and the factory speed top would do low 70's.
The dream-o-meter speedo "could" possibly show 70 on the gauge. Work a deal that nets you $10k off for every WOT mph under 70!!
Re: Who owns a 343?
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:01 pm
by jhnmdahl
This is a good point - make sure to open a GPS app that shows true speed on your phone to make sure the speedometer is somewhat accurate.
Re: Who owns a 343?
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:28 am
by Krob1114
Jeffrey262 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:16 am
Does anyone on the forum own a 343? I’m looking a a 2006 w/t496ho. The seller is telling me his boat does 70mph. It stock. I have to drive 3 hours to see it. I’ll punch this guy in the face if he makes me drive then realize it does 52mph. I told him I was not interested in this boat at 52mph.
Any thought?
Btw, I’d never punch anyone in the face, nevertheless, I’d be pissed for him wasting my time.
if the seller will overstate the top end by that much, I wonder what else he would lie about.
I'd tend to stay home.
Re: Who owns a 343?
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2023 4:29 pm
by Big Block Power
Have him Take a vid of it running Wot
Re: Who owns a 343?
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 10:58 pm
by maddog0049
Where was it located? Maybe a member can test drive for you.