Big Power Top Gun in Classifieds???????????
01-07-2011, 09:30 PM
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Thank you guys for all the complements. When I pull up somewhare new and no one has seen the boat i get so many complements. I never get tired of that. Those are the times that I say that I will never sell it. when I did the Miami to Key West runwe stoped a Gilberts and I was standing near the boat listining to some guys that owned some high end cats and they were complementing the boat, they did not know that I was the owner. What a great feeling.
I must say that it would not have happened with Phil Lipshults.
mid 90s with the current setup but has run in the upper 90s tuned up.
I must say that it would not have happened with Phil Lipshults.
mid 90s with the current setup but has run in the upper 90s tuned up.
01-08-2011, 01:30 PM
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Thank you guys for all the compliments. When I pull up somewhere new and no one has seen the boat I get so many compliments. I never get tired of that. Those are the times that I say that I will never sell it. When I did the Miami to Key West run, we stopped a Gilberts and I was standing near the boat listening to some guys that owned some high end cats and they were complimenting the boat, they did not know that I was the owner. What a great feeling.
I must say that it would not have happened without Phil Lipshults.
Mid 90's with the current set-up but has run in the upper 90's tuned up.
I must say that it would not have happened without Phil Lipshults.
Mid 90's with the current set-up but has run in the upper 90's tuned up.
Now, THAT'S pretty darn impressive for a straight bottom gun !!!
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01-08-2011, 01:39 PM
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Does anybody know the boat? http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o37242-en.html
It is pricy for a straight bottom but I think it is the nicest sight bottom out there.
Looking at the other similar year and power, boats with bravo drives and TRS is it worth the $$. The boat looks perfect.
What speeds will it run with this power?
I wish I was in the market.
It is pricy for a straight bottom but I think it is the nicest sight bottom out there.
Looking at the other similar year and power, boats with bravo drives and TRS is it worth the $$. The boat looks perfect.
What speeds will it run with this power?
I wish I was in the market.
01-09-2011, 05:57 PM
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Problem with doing a restore these days, as I found out with the Mistress that I sold, is parts and upgrading ,even if done yourself cost alot of money, and you will never recoop that money when you sell, especially in todays performance boat market, so you better be doing it for yourself, not for the next buyer.
01-09-2011, 06:28 PM
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Beautiful Boat Period. When the wind is up and water is running 4-6 foot, and I have a Hundred plus miles to go, I personally would rather be in an older, heavier, Big power Cigarette with big drives than any 525/ bravo, TS boat. But I am older and heavier, and enjoy the Big power and smoother ride. The value is what the owner believes it is worth. Not all of us are looking to trade every 3 months. I have enjoyed mine for over 10 years now. If facing a Bahama crossing in 6-8s back to Florida, please put me in this boat.
01-09-2011, 08:12 PM
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Thank you guys for all the compliments. When I pull up somewhere new and no one has seen the boat I get so many compliments. I never get tired of that. Those are the times that I say that I will never sell it. When I did the Miami to Key West run, we stopped a Gilberts and I was standing near the boat listening to some guys that owned some high end cats and they were complimenting the boat, they did not know that I was the owner. What a great feeling.
I must say that it would not have happened without Phil Lipshults.
Mid 90's with the current set-up but has run in the upper 90's tuned up.
I must say that it would not have happened without Phil Lipshults.
Mid 90's with the current set-up but has run in the upper 90's tuned up.
01-19-2011, 04:07 PM
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Great 38 indeed. I saw the ad before i found this thread and i thought to myself that is worth the price its listed for. Not your everyday non stepped 38. Good luck with the sale and whoever the buyer is will love it!
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