[WTB] Hallett walk-thru 240 or 255

[yuppie]

I believe the 240's with the 525 hit in the low 70's. @BUDMAN has a 255 with the 525, he could shed some light here. But, you don't buy a Hallett to be the fastest.

That's just fine by me. Some of the drag rigs I see out there look gnarly!

 

[Jay Dub]

Measure it. Running surface is longer.

interesting, I always thought the 240-255 bottom was the same.

 

[BUDMAN]

I believe the 240's with the 525 hit in the low 70's. @BUDMAN has a 255 with the 525, he could shed some light here. But, you don't buy a Hallett to be the fastest.

Definitely not the fastest, but I’m ok with it. I’ll take the ride, comfort & space the Hallett offers over the others. I did manage to hit 77 this past weekend with perfect conditions. Smooth water, cool weather, 1/2 a tank of fuel, no ice chests & four adults. That’s with the 525, XR drive & 26p prop.

 

[yuppie]

Still dreaming...

 

[satellitemike]

Definitely not the fastest, but I’m ok with it. I’ll take the ride, comfort & space the Hallett offers over the others. I did manage to hit 77 this past weekend with perfect conditions. Smooth water, cool weather, 1/2 a tank of fuel, no ice chests & four adults. That’s with the 525, XR drive & 26p prop.

Thats pretty good, my 99 240 with a stock 502 was about 62ish max, down hill, down stream, down wind!!!
Fully loaded mid to upper 50's.

 

[BUDMAN]

Thats pretty good, my 99 240 with a stock 502 was about 62ish max, down hill, down stream, down wind!!!
Fully loaded mid to upper 50's.

You forgot on the trailer being pulled behind the truck. I don’t see those speeds during the summer time. Usually high 60s low 70s depending on the day

 

[HNL2LHC]

You forgot on the trailer being pulled behind the truck. I don’t see those speeds during the summer time. Usually high 60s low 70s depending on the day

I once did 85 then had to slow it down once I noticed the grease coming out of the center cap of the trailer wheels. LOL

 

[yuppie]

You forgot on the trailer being pulled behind the truck. I don’t see those speeds during the summer time. Usually high 60s low 70s depending on the day

Is it possible to get a 240 up into the mid-70's reliably? How would the hull handle that kind of speed?

 

[hallett21]

Is it possible to get a 240 up into the mid-70's reliably? How would the hull handle that kind of speed?

600-700hp should do it depending on prop selection.

 

[yuppie]

600-700hp should do it depending on prop selection.

That's a lot of juice! Which motors put out that kind of horsepower?

 

[hallett21]

That's a lot of juice! Which motors put out that kind of horsepower?

As far as Mercury you’re gonna be looking at a

600
700
860

Teague makes an 825 with a one year warranty.

A lot of custom builders could build you that kind of power. Just be aware that you’re going to need a beefier $$$ drive as well.

The Mercury 500efi and 525efi I believe put out a hair over 500hp at the prop

 

[GROSSpolluter]

That's a lot of juice! Which motors put out that kind of horsepower?

I think i talked to you last week about selling mine. Still trying to figure everything out. But as far as numbers stock 454 mag mpi 385hp with bravo3 26p prop 58mph 24p prop 54mph and is the prop i mostly run for cruising parker.

 

[yuppie]

I think i talked to you last week about selling mine. Still trying to figure everything out. But as far as numbers stock 454 mag mpi 385hp with bravo3 26p prop 58mph 24p prop 54mph and is the prop i mostly run for cruising parker.

Yep, we spoke on the phone! Keep me updated!

 

[85RiverRAT]

Clean 240s are put in family trusts and are illegal to sell

The family had a good laugh about this one. Not only is the 240 in the Trust, but also the Havasu house which was bought and then modified to house the 240. LOL.

 

[yuppie]

Came across a couple more 240's. Both look really clean! One is a 2003, 496H/O w/ around 200 hours on it. The other is a 2002, 502 w/ around 200 hours.

What is the upper price range for boats like these in great condition?

I'm leaning a little bit toward the 502 because (it sounds better) supposedly it's easier to work on and service... Seems like you can't go wrong with either of these though!

What should I be taking into consideration?

 

[Done-it-again]

Came across a couple more 240's. Both look really clean! One is a 2003, 496H/O w/ around 200 hours on it. The other is a 2002, 502 w/ around 200 hours.

What is the upper price range for boats like these in great condition?

I'm leaning a little bit toward the 502 because (it sounds better) supposedly it's easier to work on and service... Seems like you can't go wrong with either of these though!

What should I be taking into consideration?

The 496 will run a long time so will the 502. I believe the 502 (is it a MPI?) can built bigger when it comes to that time, but not the 496.

Today I think those boats would be listed for mid to high 50's.

I would take one with the better graphics/colors if everything else checks out........

Don't over look the trailer either....

 

[Jay Dub]

The 496 will run a long time so will the 502. I believe the 502 (is it a MPI?) can built bigger when it comes to that time, but not the 496.

Today I think those boats would be listed for mid to high 50's.

I would take one with the better graphics/colors if everything else checks out........

Don't over look the trailer either....

agree, either will be fine. Choose the better color combo. Good advice on the trailer. pricing, I'd say around 60 for a clean well cared for unit.

 

[Runs2rch]

agree, either will be fine. Choose the better color combo. Good advice on the trailer. pricing, I'd say around 60 for a clean well cared for unit.

You meant to say 45-50k right? Stupid pricing is over. 27's are not even selling for 60k anymore.

 

[Done-it-again]

You meant to say 45-50k right? Stupid pricing is over. 27's are not even selling for 60k anymore.

240's are in more demand than 270's, They bring in more per foot.

 

[hallett21]

You meant to say 45-50k right? Stupid pricing is over. 27's are not even selling for 60k anymore.

Must be some epic winter boating I’m not aware of. Because inventory is non existent

 

[Jay Dub]

You meant to say 45-50k right? Stupid pricing is over. 27's are not even selling for 60k anymore.

50 would be great for a nice boat. I just have not seen any good condition boats in that price range. @yuppie what are the prices of the boats you are eyeballing?

 

[Jay Dub]

240's are in more demand than 270's, They bring in more per foot.

good point, 240/255 are more user friendly than a 270. IMO

 

[Done-it-again]

good point, 240/255 are more user friendly than a 270. IMO

100% agree and the inside room is about the same. It is the HOLY GRAIL

 

[yuppie]

50 would be great for a nice boat. I just have not seen any good condition boats in that price range. @yuppie what are the prices of the boats you are eyeballing?

From 35 all the way up to 60

Lowest price had more hours than I'd like and it was a '97, color was OK and probably needs a little motor work.

Top price has around 200 hours, it's a 2002, stock 502 and it looks like it's in really good shape. Next one down is a 2003 with a 496, similar hours, same (great) condition.

I'm shooting for the top two. Leaning towards the 502 slightly.

 

[Jay Dub]

From 35 all the way up to 60

Lowest price had more hours than I'd like and it was a '97, not a fan of the color and need some work here and there.

Top price has around 200 hours, it's a 2002, stock 502 and it looks like it's in really good shape. Next one down is a 2003 with a 496, similar hours, same (great) condition.

I'm shooting for the top two. Leaning towards the 502 slightly.

As they say. "buy once, cry once". Another thing to consider is Merfcruiser Smartcraft compatibility. Its a great system. I believe it started with 2002 Merc models, but I am unsure.

 

[Ricks raft]

interesting, I always thought the 240-255 bottom was the same.

That’s what I was told by everyone including hallett when I had my 255.
I had the 255 mid cabin, hp500 very light load would see 74 gps with all around Hill prop. normal load, 4-6 people fuel (full tank is over 600lbs) 65.

 

[Lars_The_Swedish_Viking]

This post sounds convincing, but I'm no Hallett 'history guru', so it's just another opinion by an RDP poster. I would certainly try to find the nicest 240 with good power. Some brands' models are classics and the 240 is justifiably one of those. The clean one with a 502 sure seems like the choice so far. GLWP

Tell me what you know and think about the Hallett 255

They seem like a very nice size boat. Not too big not too small. I've read that they are the same bottom as the old 240. Is it true that they tend to want to roll over when driving through a wake while passing boats? I thought I remember reading that somewhere. thanks for the thoughts and...

www.riverdavesplace.com

 

[DAVEO]

I have a 1990 closed bow just rebuilt the 454 30 over with a single 750. It runs mid 60s with a bravo 1 24p.

 

[SamMaxco]

Thanks buddy, from what I've gathered it might be a long road ahead.

I've narrowed my search to a 240, which doesn't make the search much easier!

Good choice. The 240 really is best looking one IMO.

 

[Lars_The_Swedish_Viking]

Hope You were the one about to pick up the clean 1997 at Parker.

 

[Done-it-again]

Hope You were the one about to pick up the clean 1997 at Parker. View attachment 1183471

That’s nice!!!!!’

 

[yuppie]

Hope You were the one about to pick up the clean 1997 at Parker. View attachment 1183471

I didn’t even get the chance to go see it, it sold so fast. It was right over Christmas too.

Also, there was some complication about the paperwork on this one.

I was set to go look day after Christmas but it was already gone.

The 2002 for $60k was in worse condition than what I was told to expect, so I passed on that one.

I will start to employ more patience now.

The search continues.

 

[ZSTIV]

I didn’t even get the chance to go see it, it sold so fast. It was right over Christmas too.

Also, there was some complication about the paperwork on this one.

I was set to go look day after Christmas but it was already gone.

The 2002 for $60k was in worse condition than what I was told to expect, so I passed on that one.

I will start to employ more patience now.

The search continues.

Just for some insight so you don't beat yourself up lol
I was looking at purchasing this boat last summer, had the scoop because it was up in Montana and my buddy found it on FB market place.
was goign back and forth with the owner for awhile, super nice guy, until he wasnt.
I wanted paperwork on the motor rebuild, which is still missing till this day per the post and he just couldn't give me a straight answer.
He got all pissed and pretty much told me to fuck off. Hopefully the buyer was aware of this...

 

[sfury01]

View attachment 1185004 Getting ready to list this 240.] 50-ish price 300 hours

 

[yuppie]

View attachment 1185004 Getting ready to list this 240.] 50-ish price 300 hours View attachment 1185014 View attachment 1185015

Sent you a DM, gimme a call

 

[BUDMAN]

Sent you a DM, gimme a call

Maybe this is the one

 

[yuppie]

Maybe this is the one

Maybe. Still hasn't contacted me.

I've got a line on another 2003 w/ 496HO, looks really good, just need the seller to open up the garage and let me haul it away.

We've got another great day of weather here, can't wait to get on the water. One of these will work out soon, it's just a matter of time now.

 

[BUDMAN]

Patiently waiting.

 

[ZSTIV]

View attachment 1185004 Getting ready to list this 240.] 50-ish price 300 hours View attachment 1185014 View attachment 1185015

INFO?

 

[yuppie]

INFO?

I'm wondering the same thing

 

[UltraLucky]

Congratulation's new to you boat owner @yuppie , was a frantic search but you got it handled!! Good looking 240

 

[BUDMAN]

What! No pics? What’s the details?

 

[UltraLucky]

I’ll let him post up when he gets a chance. But I do not think it is any of the 240’s in this thread.

 

[BUDMAN]

I’ll let him post up when he gets a chance. But I do not think it is any of the 240’s in this thread.

I was calling him out. Correct on none of them listed here on this thread.

 

[Jay Dub]

I’ll let him post up when he gets a chance. But I do not think it is any of the 240’s in this thread.

lets see some pics! celebrate together

 

[yuppie]

Got it! 2003 Hallett 240 w/ a 496HO and Bravo 1X outdrive.

Here are some older pictures from the previous owner. I've taken it out once with the previous owner, planning on getting out there this weekend again if the weather looks good.

 

[BUDMAN]

Got it! 2003 Hallett 240 w/ a 496HO and Bravo 1X outdrive.

Here are some older pictures from the previous owner. I've taken it out once with the previous owner, planning on getting out there this weekend again if the weather looks good.

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I know that boat, Congrates, she a great looking float. Perfect colors.

 

[240Hallett]

I know that boat, Congrates, she a great looking float. Perfect colors.

I think I do too. Very nice!

 

[Runs2rch]

I think I do too. Very nice!

Weimer's boat. Asking 75k for the longest time.

 

[Jay Dub]

congratulations. Hope to see you on the water