Hello all,
My offer was accepted on what appears to be a meticulously cared for 36 Mariner with twin Crusader 5.7's. Hopefully my observations will be confirmed after the survey. I'm retired and relatively new to boating. I'm selling my first boat which was quite an adventure. A 2004 Four Winds 268 Vista. Hopefully I've learned a few things and this one will be a better experience.
I also drive and maintain older classic cars as a hobby and find these forums to be a wonderful resource. I do what I can myself and leave the tough stuff to the experts. Looking forward to the journey.
Does anyone have any "model specific" issues that I should look for before we consummate the deal?
Thanks and Best Regards,
RyDrew
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g36
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Re: New owner
Congratulations, welcome. You will find plenty of great info on here.
1997 Carver 405
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
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km1125
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Re: New owner
Welcome aboard and good luck on the survey! Post up some pics if you end up closing the deal!
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waybomb
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1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: New owner
Welcome aboard!
Thanks
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1967 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
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1967 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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Viper
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Re: New owner
Welcome to the forum
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buster53
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Re: New owner
RyDrew wrote:Source of the post Hello all,
My offer was accepted on what appears to be a meticulously cared for 36 Mariner with twin Crusader 5.7's. Hopefully my observations will be confirmed after the survey. I'm retired and relatively new to boating. I'm selling my first boat which was quite an adventure. A 2004 Four Winds 268 Vista. Hopefully I've learned a few things and this one will be a better experience.
I also drive and maintain older classic cars as a hobby and find these forums to be a wonderful resource. I do what I can myself and leave the tough stuff to the experts. Looking forward to the journey.
Does anyone have any "model specific" issues that I should look for before we consummate the deal?
Thanks and Best Regards,
RyDrew
So how is the purchasing process going? Have you surveyed yet?
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RyDrew
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Purchased on October 14, 2025 - Location: CT
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Re: New owner
It's done, we finally closed on October 14. The survey was done on September 2 which uncovered some potential issues with the crusader 5.7's. But she ran great and we liked the boat enough to negotiate. It took a few weeks but we got concessions to cover more than half of the potential re-power should it be needed down the road. I'll have some more in depth analysis done when we bring her in for the winter. I pick her up in Stamford, CT tomorrow and drive back to Westbrook tomorrow. It will be a good 3-4 hour shakedown. I'm hoping she runs well enough to hold off on the major repairs if any. The smaller stuff I will get cracking on and will post some questions to the forum.
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pepmyster
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Re: New owner
Welcome!!!!!!!!!!
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RGrew176
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Re: New owner
Nice looking boat. Hope any issues are farther down the road. Good luck.
Rick Grew
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
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