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- Maroonigan
- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 1
- Joined: January 21st, 2021, 4:05 pm
- Vessel Info: 4207 shopper
- Location: Allen Park,Mi
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I've already learned a lot here in 10 minutes. I know how I'm spending my Thursday night. Thank you to all who make this page possible.
- ColRon
- Admiral
- Posts: 553
- Joined: April 24th, 2017, 6:06 pm
- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver Santego 3867
“Escape Plan” - Location: Murray, KY
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1989 Carver Santego 3867
“Escape Plan”
Murray, KY
- bud37
- Admiral
- Posts: 4677
- Joined: April 23rd, 2015, 10:22 pm
- Has thanked: 547 times
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- waybomb
- CYO Moderator
- Posts: 2407
- Joined: February 5th, 2013, 9:24 pm
- Vessel Info: 1995 Boston Whaler Rage15
1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1996 Boston Whaler Rage 15 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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If you buy a 4207, buy one with 2 diesel engines,6 holes.
I had a 4207, on Lake Michigan.
I loved the boat. I sold it. Big. Spacious. Great looking, Many cross lake trips. Impressive looking vessel.
It had gas engines. That's ok if the lake is flat to a light chop. If you get caught in any significant weather, those 454's are significantly lacking in torque and horsepower. I hated going out in anything above 2 footers. The water pushed the boat around. Especially with beam seas or those coming from behind. The boat would not get out of its own way.
I had the fortune to drive the same model with 500hp Cats. What a joy. Really. That's the way to go.
If you buy a 4207, buy it with large Cats or Cummins power. The stock 3208's don't do it. You need a big 6 cylinder with at least 900 lb/ft of torque. Each. You aren't getting that with gas engines. I believe later models could be ordered with the large 6cyl engines. I believe they were designated 440. You want to be able to swing big props.
Any way, that's my 2 cents. Good luck with your search.
p.s. - If you find one and don't want it, pass the info on. I am not actively looking, but if one came up, I'm sure the wife would convince me to pull the trigger.
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
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- CYO Supporter
- Posts: 5803
- Joined: July 10th, 2015, 9:58 pm
- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
- Location: Ontario, Canada
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Keep us posted on your search.
- buster53
- Admiral
- Posts: 994
- Joined: May 12th, 2017, 10:41 am
- Vessel Info: 2001, Carver 356
- Location: Lower Potomac, VA
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Now I have a 356 with 8.1 Crusaders. Now that is a good match. My boat will top out at 35 mph. Easily cruise at 20.
- RGrew176
- Admiral
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- Joined: August 17th, 2015, 4:07 am
- Vessel Info: 2022 Stingray 182 SC
- Location: Southgate, MI.
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2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
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