Great price on an OL?
06-16-2011, 11:01 AM
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I really hope you're kidding....don't post things like this, then some bonehead will legitimately think you need a captains license to own one...
Captains License is for charters and business operators ie if people are paying you to take them out. It really has nothing to do the size of the boat..More of a liability thing...
06-16-2011, 11:02 AM
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I'd be happy with the bravo boat with 600 SCi's. I’m easy on the throttles out of the hole and don’t run the boat WFO very often.
I just did oil changes on the 500 EFI's a week ago and it's not that big of a deal to do an extra motor when I'm already in there doing it. Drive service I did over the winter and bought the gear lube by the five gallon bucket. I’d bet I filled up the drives faster with the bucket than most people with six bottles and the plastic pump. The winterization was harder due to the generator, AC, fresh water, hot water heater, two sinks and vacuflush. I like to do my work myself and when I have questions get help from a certified mechanic. I guess in our area that’s what’s nice, help isn’t very far away. I can't get away from the added expense of the parts for the extra motor. It is what it is.
The cruise and idle speeds are very nice.
I just did oil changes on the 500 EFI's a week ago and it's not that big of a deal to do an extra motor when I'm already in there doing it. Drive service I did over the winter and bought the gear lube by the five gallon bucket. I’d bet I filled up the drives faster with the bucket than most people with six bottles and the plastic pump. The winterization was harder due to the generator, AC, fresh water, hot water heater, two sinks and vacuflush. I like to do my work myself and when I have questions get help from a certified mechanic. I guess in our area that’s what’s nice, help isn’t very far away. I can't get away from the added expense of the parts for the extra motor. It is what it is.
The cruise and idle speeds are very nice.
06-16-2011, 11:20 AM
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06-16-2011, 11:28 AM
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For me - I'd take a 50 footer in a heartbeat and wouldn't think twice about towing it. It is only 16 feet longer than what I have now - that is barely the length of my living room; I say grip it and rip it....!!!
I have to back the Cafe all the way down my street already, so what is the difference!!!
06-16-2011, 11:32 AM
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The current owner refreshed the engines a few seasons ago and averages 100hrs per season of trouble free boating every weekend. They didn't need it but that's just how he rolls. He boats a lot more than I do.
If Eddie is interested let me know!
06-16-2011, 11:59 AM
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I'd be happy with the bravo boat with 600 SCi's. I’m easy on the throttles out of the hole and don’t run the boat WFO very often.
I just did oil changes on the 500 EFI's a week ago and it's not that big of a deal to do an extra motor when I'm already in there doing it. Drive service I did over the winter and bought the gear lube by the five gallon bucket. I’d bet I filled up the drives faster with the bucket than most people with six bottles and the plastic pump. The winterization was harder due to the generator, AC, fresh water, hot water heater, two sinks and vacuflush. I like to do my work myself and when I have questions get help from a certified mechanic. I guess in our area that’s what’s nice, help isn’t very far away. I can't get away from the added expense of the parts for the extra motor. It is what it is.
The cruise and idle speeds are very nice.
I just did oil changes on the 500 EFI's a week ago and it's not that big of a deal to do an extra motor when I'm already in there doing it. Drive service I did over the winter and bought the gear lube by the five gallon bucket. I’d bet I filled up the drives faster with the bucket than most people with six bottles and the plastic pump. The winterization was harder due to the generator, AC, fresh water, hot water heater, two sinks and vacuflush. I like to do my work myself and when I have questions get help from a certified mechanic. I guess in our area that’s what’s nice, help isn’t very far away. I can't get away from the added expense of the parts for the extra motor. It is what it is.
The cruise and idle speeds are very nice.
06-16-2011, 12:41 PM
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OL Dan said this 51' weighs in at 11,500 with the gooseneck I think it would pull better than my 47 off the hitch.
06-16-2011, 12:49 PM
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06-16-2011, 01:26 PM
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I really hope you're kidding....don't post things like this, then some bonehead will legitimately think you need a captains license to own one...
Captains License is for charters and business operators ie if people are paying you to take them out. It really has nothing to do the size of the boat..More of a liability thing...
Captains License is for charters and business operators ie if people are paying you to take them out. It really has nothing to do the size of the boat..More of a liability thing...
Cool boat, but I just dont see what I would so with 50ft i have almost 30 now and unless I was on open open water doesnt really make sense
06-16-2011, 01:36 PM
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I should add I trailer the 47 EVERY weekend. I'm not very far from the ramp, but the only problem is finding my way back into traffic from the gas station. It's not like I can punch it and just get back up to 45 mph again. I back the boat in and my wife parks the truck and trailer 97% of the time. You should see the look on the fishing boat guys faces when Kathy jumps out of the drivers seat! We have high speed pick ups on the AC and Gen nothing like running the AC down the main channel at 80 on a Saturday afternoon.
OL Dan said this 51' weighs in at 11,500 with the gooseneck I think it would pull better than my 47 off the hitch.
OL Dan said this 51' weighs in at 11,500 with the gooseneck I think it would pull better than my 47 off the hitch.
