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Seif911
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Vessel Info: 1977 Carver Mariner 33'
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Re: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is

Postby Seif911 » June 21st, 2013, 10:21 am

As far as what boat you like...I love the AFT cabin but can't really figure out a good way to rig it for fishing. Both the AFT cabin and the Mariner have their advantages. I am really enjoying the boat and I'm sure you will too :-D
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Steve

22' Godfrey Hurricane Fun Deck, Fiberglass hull, 175 HP, Deck boat
24' Chrysler Cruiseliner III (Lonestar), 120 HP, Aluminum Hull, Cabin, 1968
33' Carver Mariner, fiberglass hull, 520 HP, Yacht, 1977
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Re: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is

Postby stlbob » June 23rd, 2013, 5:53 pm

Thanks all.I have found a 30ft Santego Flybridge 89'..fresh engines and v drives-modern electronics-clean-interior is fresh-lots of records-some since purchase. Huge list of updates.Trailer all new tires. 15K..so what da' ya' think..?
Asked about a survey and he was all for it.
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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
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Re: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is

Postby waybomb » June 23rd, 2013, 6:10 pm

Hope ya got a big enough truck with good braking power! That's a big boat to pull.
Seems like a good price.
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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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Re: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is

Postby stlbob » June 23rd, 2013, 9:07 pm

One ton 4x4 Suburban 454 it will drag a house around if need be.
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Re: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is

Postby stlbob » June 23rd, 2013, 9:10 pm

take a look at this and tell me your thoughts
http://memphis.craigslist.org/boa/3843519769.html
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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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Re: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is

Postby waybomb » June 24th, 2013, 1:19 pm

stlbob wrote:One ton 4x4 Suburban 454 it will drag a house around if need be.


Be careful with that thought. Pulling is one thing. Stopping is another.
Also, pulling up a slippery ramp is a whole new deal as well.

I know people do it, but if you search YouTube, you'll find all sorts of videos of folks with 1 ton dually trucks in the water.

I am thinking the boat and trailer weigh around 15,000 pounds?

All I am saying is do your homework before you buy and make no assumptions.
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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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Re: Greetings a Newbie here,always wanted a boat now is

Postby AndrewGraydon » June 24th, 2013, 1:23 pm

I got stuck out in a small lake here, Lake Simcoe, a few times during quick squalls and turning weather. The difference between my old 28ft Doral and my 30ft 3007 is night and day ! Both storms threw up 4-5 ft waves, which in a shallow lake is quite interesting as the frequency is about 3-5 ft apart ! Pointing the 3007 into the waves we ended up with a smooth ride with some amazing break coming off the bow and up over the covered flybridge :)
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