Recent content by CaptSteve

Well fellas, I have an accepted offer on a 2010 45 Yacht..... original owner, lift kept and never bottom painted. 350 hours on engines and 250 hours on gen set. Does anyone know if this era boat has the generation 1, or 2 pods? If I'm not mistaken, the first generation pods had to be hauled...

Hi All, I love the 45 yacht design, but am leaning away from purchasing one due to the issues and costs associated with the PODS. I have recently noticed that in 06' and 07', they were also made with shafts. I would like to know, if any owners of this model have shafts and how it boat...

Hi all, Has anyone ever replaced either the cabin or the cockpit a/c unit on a 2008 45 Y, with a brand new one. I don't know what btu size either one is, but both are shot on this boat i'm looking at and need to put a price for the replacement of both. Thnx, Steve

I'm negotiating on a 45 Yacht with IPS's in Florida and would have to have it hauled up to NY/NJ. Has anybody hauled one of these? It's my assumption that the drives have to be removed, along with everything on the hard top, to get it to the proper height on a lowboy trailer? I'd like to know...

Hey all, I know someone who has a 2013 45 yacht, which is NOT equipped with a hydraulic platform, but it appears that the platform is separate from the hull and that it might be possible to add the hydraulics/rams to the fixed mount platform. Is this possible and what is the cost to do so...

Hi All, I'm new to the forum and hoping to get some feedback on the joystick controller on a 2011 400ss with diesels that I'm considering making an offer on. I believe it is the first generation controller for this model and would like to know if it works well, is there is any issues with it...

Hey Guys, We're still trying to get into a 400ss for the season and have read a lot of issues owners have had with VP out drives. Is this problem only inherent in drives with gas powered engines, or is it with diesel powered ones too. Which drive is the one to stay away from? I'm currently...

I'm looking to find out what core material an 06 400ss hull has. I just received an accepted offer on one and am going to have it surveyed, but am concerned about a crack in the transom that goes from the port drain valve to the center drain valve? Has anyone ever seen or heard about an issue...

I would like to know if the extended plateform was standard on the 2006 400 or was it an option? If so, can you be purchased from Formula and at what cost? Thnx, Steve

I have an offer on an 03 400ss with 8.1ho's and it does not have thru hull exhaust. Has anyone ever converted their exhaust to thru hull? What manufacturer is recommended? I'd like to have the silent choice feature. Any advice would be appreciated. Thnx!