42 Lightning (Ebay)
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My son is 13 now, we are thinking that in another 2-3 years he will hate, and want nothing to do with us.
Wife on the other hand, she wants a 30-34 Express Cruiser
Things will come together, just not sure if will be this spring, or not.....
Long as the market holds or gets worse, I should have plenty to pick from!
Thanks again for the input.
PM and I can give a line on a 38 special that is a steal and is in perfect shape.
If I could afford another boat, I would be all ove rhtis one.
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And another: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/546604522.html
That pretty much sums up that the Ebay guy's boat DID not see 70's, not if this guy is claiming the same thing on supposed blown 600HP.....
Thought on this one?
I'm not a fan of the arch.
That pretty much sums up that the Ebay guy's boat DID not see 70's, not if this guy is claiming the same thing on supposed blown 600HP.....
Thought on this one?
I'm not a fan of the arch.
1991 FOUNTAIN '42' LIGHTNING - $54900
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My son is 13 now, we are thinking that in another 2-3 years he will hate, and want nothing to do with us.
Wife on the other hand, she wants a 30-34 Express Cruiser
Things will come together, just not sure if will be this spring, or not.....
Long as the market holds or gets worse, I should have plenty to pick from!
Thanks again for the input.
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Plus, I like to be able to walk out in the side yard and tinker, wash, whathaveyou.
The wife seems to forget the $3,500 a year in dockage, plus 75% more in fuel costs (stuck with marina fuel) associated with those style boats.
I'm not trying to camp out on the thing, just spend 5-6 nights a year out.
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Any express cruiser you get is not practical to trailer. You need to stick to the sport cruisers. My experience has been in the Chicago area, law enforcement is very sensitive to width. Almost every express over 27' is more than 8'6" beam and cannot be trailered without oversize permits (No weekends, no after dark, CDL required). There is a very limited selection of boats that are trailable, safe in big water, and have a usable cabin for overnights and weekends. I would make your friend with the 37 sport cruiser an offer. It's ugly but it gets the job done. Don't even try to run a "pocket cruiser" on big water. At the very least you will be a nervous wreck.
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I don't know though, I remember him saying something about the floor being soft (as in carpet holding it up) just before the berth. That coupled with the other unknowns about the motor rebuilds, non-working gauges and generator,........
Their NON-maintenance practices scare me. They tend to get hammered up and bounce the boat off the docks and whatnot.
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Well, then that may have not been a good suggestion. I just think there are boats that are the best of both worlds. You shouldn't have to compromise, especially with the market the way it is. You couldn't pick a better time to be looking. Also, you may be surprised, your wife may be happy with the cabin of one of the sport cruisers and you will spend a lot less if you keep the power reasonable. Who knows, maybe your 13 year old will want to invite all his friends out because he recognizes the unbelievable freedom of open water.
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Ah Ha!
I think I finally found something that fits the bill across the board, check it out:
Motors are queer looking with the older style flame arrestor shrouds, that can be remedied.......
http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o20895-en.html
Comments, concerns, complaints?
I think I finally found something that fits the bill across the board, check it out:
Motors are queer looking with the older style flame arrestor shrouds, that can be remedied.......
http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o20895-en.html
Comments, concerns, complaints?