Emerald Boat line
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Anyone know about Emerald's boats? Have opportunity to pick up an open bow 26' w/ 6.2l for an excellent price. Specifically interested if has significant quality issues, etc.
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I used to have a 26 emerald mid cabin/open bow and was very happy with the boat. I kept it two years and traded up to a larger boat but had no issues with the emerald while I owned it. Brad Collins was the manager of Emerald when I bought mine and the plant was in Abilene, TX, I had some custom work done to it and the service was great from the factory, although that doesn't help now it gives you an idea of the type product they were making. Mine had a 502 and ran about 68mph.
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Hey there, Dragon!
Great to hear from you! How's your brother doing?
I'm Brad's wife, Val. Hope you all are doing fine - - from looks of your team website, things look like they're going great! That's awesome!
Thanks for the nice words, too.
Gosh, I didn't even know you were on here. Guess I should check out the signatures more often!
John,
My husband was GM Emerald for two years when they were first trying to get off the ground, shortly after selling his own boat company (1998-2000) He updated and revamped several of the Seebold designs while he was there.
In 2000, Brad left to become designer at a boat company in Indiana, but now is working in the fiberglass industry. There were a couple boats built before he came and after he left, but for the most part, he was there to supervise most of the Emeralds being built.
If you give more info on the 26' open bow, I can probably get more info about it for you.
What year and what model? Is it a Stiletto? I went on the Lake Travis poker run in one of those
Fun!
Val
Great to hear from you! How's your brother doing?
I'm Brad's wife, Val. Hope you all are doing fine - - from looks of your team website, things look like they're going great! That's awesome!
Thanks for the nice words, too.
Gosh, I didn't even know you were on here. Guess I should check out the signatures more often!
John,
My husband was GM Emerald for two years when they were first trying to get off the ground, shortly after selling his own boat company (1998-2000) He updated and revamped several of the Seebold designs while he was there.
In 2000, Brad left to become designer at a boat company in Indiana, but now is working in the fiberglass industry. There were a couple boats built before he came and after he left, but for the most part, he was there to supervise most of the Emeralds being built.
If you give more info on the 26' open bow, I can probably get more info about it for you.
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What year and what model? Is it a Stiletto? I went on the Lake Travis poker run in one of those
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Val
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Hey Val,
Where is Brad? Have him give me a call sometime. My brother is boat shopping again, of course.As much as he was into boats I can't believe he's got out of it. are you still writing for boat mags? Tell Brad hello and have him call. my cell is 214-538-5385.
John,
your welcome to call with any questions. I took mine on several poker runs.
Where is Brad? Have him give me a call sometime. My brother is boat shopping again, of course.As much as he was into boats I can't believe he's got out of it. are you still writing for boat mags? Tell Brad hello and have him call. my cell is 214-538-5385.
John,
your welcome to call with any questions. I took mine on several poker runs.
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Hi!
I gave your number to Brad. Yes, I still write articles, but less than I used to. The kids keep me too busy!![EEK!](/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
Is Stewart still in Texas? Last night we were talking about the trip we took with him to Havasu - that sure was a lot of fun.
I gave your number to Brad. Yes, I still write articles, but less than I used to. The kids keep me too busy!
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Is Stewart still in Texas? Last night we were talking about the trip we took with him to Havasu - that sure was a lot of fun.
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Yes, he lives in Frisco, TX now. At the moment he is in rehab for 4 more months. Last Oct. he was hurt while doing a search and rescue in an apt. fire. It was touch and go for a while, 6 weeks in icu. But he is at home and after rehab, expecting a full recovery........then a boat.
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Oh my gosh!
I didn't know!
Sure glad to hear he's out of the woods and making good progress. So, I take it, he's still a fireman? There's a fireman friend of mine from Kansas on this board who's also into boats. He and Stewart would get along great - they are both from the same mold.![Big Grin](/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Brad would also be happy to help Stewart get back in a boat.
John - let me know if you still want some info on that Emerald. I'd be happy to help you out.
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Sure glad to hear he's out of the woods and making good progress. So, I take it, he's still a fireman? There's a fireman friend of mine from Kansas on this board who's also into boats. He and Stewart would get along great - they are both from the same mold.
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Brad would also be happy to help Stewart get back in a boat.
John - let me know if you still want some info on that Emerald. I'd be happy to help you out.
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