I currently own a 1996 Cruisers 3175 Rogue (Express Cruiser) on Lake Michigan in Chicago. For a few years I've been lusting after a Formula. I was originally thinking of a 330 SS, but I'm not sure that I'll be "wowed" long enough with that move, compared to what I'm piloting right now. So I'm considering the 370 SS instead. Looking at a 2004 370 SS w/Mercruiser 500 EFI - Bravo III package, w/90 hours. Although the boat has been driven in saltwater, it has fresh water flush and has ostensibly been flushed after each use. Also looking at a 2003 370 SS w/84 hours on Volvo 8.1L GXI DuoProps. This boat is usually dry stored, but also used in saltwater when used. I'm on Lake Michigan and have some idea (fears) of the difference that fresh vs. salt water can make, in overall longevity, etc. of a boat. So, I guess my questions are:
1) What are pros or cons of either propulsion setup (known issues, etc.)?
2) Were there any big material differences between the two model years in terms of features, upgrades, etc?
3) Is the previous saltwater usage going to have long term deleterious effect on overall life and reliability of either boat if used only in fresh water going forward?
1) What are pros or cons of either propulsion setup (known issues, etc.)?
2) Were there any big material differences between the two model years in terms of features, upgrades, etc?
3) Is the previous saltwater usage going to have long term deleterious effect on overall life and reliability of either boat if used only in fresh water going forward?