ID this hustler and tell me a value!

[Countstevula]

Can anyone ID this hustler for me? Supposedly runs, drives and floats. $2500 is the asking price. Zoom into the photos, has what looks like a c clamp on the body and a couple other strange items. What would you pay?

[Don]

I'm guessing it's a 900. The engine and exhaust are transplants and the tube on the front is a little weird (flotation, maybe?). The price seems high, maybe by $1000 or so. When you buy a used machine, it's a pretty good bet that if you want it right you're going to be spending money on bearings, chains, etc. Just my 2 cents- good luck!

[dirtdobber]

I agree with Don about the price. As far as the model I don't know. I have a machine that looks like that and its a 950, as far as I know. I would really have to have a lot more information before I paid the asking price. What's up with the extra piece on the engine cover? Is the engine too tall for the cover to close? If you are going to buy it, you should first get all the wheels off the ground and check for slack in the bearings. Roll the wheels over to see if axles are straight. Get it in the water to check and see how much water it takes on. Drive it and make sure the transmission works properly.

[ARGOJIM]

My guess is a 950 because of no holes on left side. The raised hood would be to accommodate the taller vtwin. With the trolling motor id guess its fairly watertight. The second muffle r it probly hunts.
Ask to jack it and check chains out.