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Posted: 5/18/2018 2:33:06 AM EDT
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Gunboat 66.... Amel 55 here. |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 2:40:01 AM EDT
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Something oceangoing with a shitload of range. Doesn’t need to be fast.
This one has always made me drool though.... 
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Posted: 5/18/2018 4:10:50 AM EDT
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See this is really hard, I don't know if I would have just one boat....
I'd want a fishing boat. Something aluminum in the 26-40' range. I'd want a destination cruiser. Maybe one of those old tug conversions, or maybe something fiberglass, in the 70-90' range. Take it around Alaska. Hell an ice reinforced vessel for the northern passage would be pretty neat too.. I'd want a skinny water jet boat. Both in mini 2 person 10' size for little rivers to blast around in and in the 20' range for the Columbia and offshoots. But then what if I want to go elsewhere in the world? Then what? This is a tough question that warrants a lot of though. |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 4:21:30 AM EDT
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For my current life situation I’d be extremely happy with a nice 17’x52” aluminum John boat with a 60/40 evinrude 4-stroke jet. Something fast enough to be fun on a river but manageable with a trolling motor for fishing.
In the next year I anticipate moving to a lake subdivision and my wants might change. |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 4:42:45 AM EDT
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Most boats are fugly to me, but things like this give me the giggles. There's a 99% chance I'd kill myself in it though so I'll stick to dreaming
 Attached FileRealistically, I'd probably have some kind of sporty-looking cabin cruiser. But something like the Brave Challenger would be kind of neat... an unassuming, somewhat homely beast that will do 60 knots
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This was for sale a few years back, tried to get my rich Microsoft friends to chip in and run it. http://www.salish.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Elettra-III.jpg 85' boat made for the Marconi company to test radio equipment out in the middle of the ocean for long periods. 
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Posted: 5/18/2018 4:46:45 AM EDT
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Freeman 37VH With quad Yamaha 300s :drool:
Edit: but my key west 1720 serves me and the fam just fine |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 5:13:26 AM EDT
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I settled for an Apache many moons ago.
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Posted: 5/18/2018 8:09:43 AM EDT
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Something about like this, that the wife and I can sail away in, from all stress and craziness in life and retire. That's the current plan anyway.
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Posted: 5/18/2018 8:35:48 AM EDT
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Thinking about building one of these so the wife and i can poke around the flats and spoil islands on Sundays without much fuss. Easy to rig and sail single handed, easy to trailer, and pretty damned sea-worthy. Core Sound 17 https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse2.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.fWE5guX1IVFRMb_O4FcGqQHaFj%26pid%3D15.1&f=1 |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 9:48:51 AM EDT
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Westsail 32 One of those survived the "perfect storm" - inaccurately depicted in the movie of the same name. Owner was ordered by USCG to abandon ship, could lose his Captain's License if he did not comply, so he abandoned, then picked her up a while after the storm passed floating off the New Jersey coastline, intact & unharmed. |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 9:52:45 AM EDT
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I'd love to, but they are not accepting new subscriptions! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Have you ever checked boneyard boats? I've seen several Chris-Craft vessels available free (or cheap) to a good home. Keeping in mind a free boat is like a free puppy... Check around. There are boats available. An acquaintance bought a 32' gaff-rigged wooden sloop for $20+/-, repaired & refitted it & is currently operating a business taking tourists out on her. That boat is really awesome, super stable in the water, smooth sailing! |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 9:58:32 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:00:03 AM EDT
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Funny I saw this thread, I'm expecting my new 26ft Harris pontoon to be delivered at 2PM.
Just a 40hp Merc, but it'll make a great beer drinking platform! Should be something kinda like this, but in champaign: 
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:00:39 AM EDT
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Axopar 24 at the moment.
Or a Padebco 25 
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:02:32 AM EDT
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This is all I need.
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:03:16 AM EDT
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cat ketch? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thinking about building one of these so the wife and i can poke around the flats and spoil islands on Sundays without much fuss. Easy to rig and sail single handed, easy to trailer, and pretty damned sea-worthy. Core Sound 17 https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse2.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.fWE5guX1IVFRMb_O4FcGqQHaFj%26pid%3D15.1&f=1 |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:10:16 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:24:32 AM EDT
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The boat I mentioned in my last post. 141' racing/fishing schooner I helped build.
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:29:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:30:27 AM EDT
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Restored Elco PT boat. The torpedos and tubes can be dummies, but I'm going to need operational guns. And I want one of those field expedient P-39 37mm autocannons on the foredeck. Or a 31' Bertram Sport Fisherman. I'm an old woman and I like old boats. PT Boats in WIldwood NJ post-war 
Any kid who grew up in Wildwood in the summers remembers this sight (along with the Fudgie-Wudgie guys walking the beach). 
You'd hear the rumble of the engine for 10 minutes before you'd actually see the boat. |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:35:41 AM EDT
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I read thru and see no acknowledgement of a great vessel, so..... 54' Buddy Davis Sportfisher . |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:44:42 AM EDT
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. I read thru and see no acknowledgement of a great vessel, so..... 54' Buddy Davis Sportfisher Pretty sure someone mentioned a 70' Davis on the first page or two. I'm not an owner, but I've spent a lot of time on different sport fishing boats over the years and I've been most impressed with Spencer. Obviously a Carolina custom builder. Jarrett Bay and Bayliss were close seconds. The Spencer literally makes a Viking feel like a toy boat in an ocean. . |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 11:00:44 AM EDT
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Some of the old PTs are still around. I remember these boats in Wildwood in the 1970s. I worked on those docks in my early teens. If you look down in the thread, the P-444, what I remember as the Big Flamingo, is still alive as a head boat in NY. PT Boats in WIldwood NJ post-war http://ptboatforum.com/PhotoGallery/images/SinnsDockPTboat.jpg http://ptboatforum.com/PhotoGallery/images/Gz9f4.jpg Any kid who grew up in Wildwood in the summers remembers this sight (along with the Fudgie-Wudgie guys walking the beach). http://ptboatforum.com/PhotoGallery/images/Gzsyn.jpg You'd hear the rumble of the engine for 10 minutes before you'd actually see the boat. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Restored Elco PT boat. The torpedos and tubes can be dummies, but I'm going to need operational guns. And I want one of those field expedient P-39 37mm autocannons on the foredeck. Or a 31' Bertram Sport Fisherman. I'm an old woman and I like old boats. PT Boats in WIldwood NJ post-war http://ptboatforum.com/PhotoGallery/images/SinnsDockPTboat.jpg http://ptboatforum.com/PhotoGallery/images/Gz9f4.jpg Any kid who grew up in Wildwood in the summers remembers this sight (along with the Fudgie-Wudgie guys walking the beach). http://ptboatforum.com/PhotoGallery/images/Gzsyn.jpg You'd hear the rumble of the engine for 10 minutes before you'd actually see the boat. |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 11:02:40 AM EDT
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I've never seen one afloat, but I've been to the PT Boat Museum at Fall River. It was the closest thing I've ever had to a religious experience with my clothes on. |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 11:10:03 AM EDT
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This sexy ass barrel back Chris Craft with a Big Block V8
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Posted: 5/18/2018 3:26:51 PM EDT
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Too bad. Check around. There are boats available. An acquaintance bought a 32' gaff-rigged wooden sloop for $20+/-, repaired & refitted it & is currently operating a business taking tourists out on her. That boat is really awesome, super stable in the water, smooth sailing! |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 3:33:06 PM EDT
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You know that guy just wrecked it on Lake Havasu and killed him and a few others just a few weeks ago. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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DCB M35 with a pair of 1350's 
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/163367/385AF40D-B454-434B-B0CF-7122F3195080-545845.JPG 
Rip to the 3 of them 
My brother was at Desert Storm on the water and saw it happen. He thought I knew. Unfortunately it’s a risk we take with power boats. I grew up on them and my family/friends are at Havasu all summer. I still want a M35 regardless of the crash. Lickity Split was a beautiful boat. |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 3:49:08 PM EDT
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HMS Surprise. Or the Sea Shadow, either one.
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Posted: 5/18/2018 8:08:31 PM EDT
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The thing about boats is that they're all compromises - which is a fancy way of saying there are thousands of boats for thousands of owners, all with different needs and styles. There are those that focus on max speed, sailboaters, those with inland water only boats, trawlers, houseboats and beyond. They're all awesome at what they do best - and I hope you enjoy every day you get on the water! There is no perfect boat, but we all find the one that works for us (for now).
The unique thing about mariners is the brotherhood we all join when we cast off from the dock. I'd drop everything to help any of you, and consider fellow mariners my brothers above all others. Do your thing, chase your dream, find the boat that works for you, and get out and enjoy it. When you're out - be respectful of other mariners, learn and follow the COLREGS, and help others in need. The best people I've ever met are those off the beaten path on the water. I look forward to seeing you all there! I know that's not particularly helpful on what is your "dream boat," but the answer is - whatever boat I'm on. It's the journey, not the destination.... - Capt Fox (M/Y "Blue By You" and M/Y "Skyline") |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 8:49:00 PM EDT
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This is the current dream boat at the top of the list.
A 1963 Bryant 20'. Most Bryants were actually built by Morris, which was out of the Marina I currently work at. Not many pics available, and not many other examples around to compare to, but it's neat boat, has a Chrysler 115 outboard, matches my 1957 olds AND 1961 built house. In previous ads the inside looks as good as the exterior, though I haven't gone to see the boat in person yet as I'm waiting to have cash in hand. |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 8:52:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/18/2018 8:58:34 PM EDT
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It started as a boat....
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Posted: 5/18/2018 9:09:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/18/2018 9:23:29 PM EDT
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Fun fact, the little station opposite the cockpit doubles as a gun turret, and the radar they have is good enough to see cars on I5 coming into red beach. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Fun fact, the little station opposite the cockpit doubles as a gun turret, and the radar they have is good enough to see cars on I5 coming into red beach.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 9:38:33 PM EDT
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Id love to have a 28' Nordic Heat closed Bow. There are bigger and faster boats out on my local lake, but that Nordic would be perfect for me.
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Posted: 5/18/2018 9:47:53 PM EDT
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Hard to say. Lots of great options, but the fact of the matter is, I wouldn't know how to pilot a big one and would fuck things up.
Probably a Hells Bay or an Action Craft. If not one of those, then a 1754 WarEagle or a 19' CC GatorTrax. |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 9:51:33 PM EDT
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Something about like this, that the wife and I can sail away in, from all stress and craziness in life and retire. That's the current plan anyway. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/files/2016/04/lagoon-sailing-helm.jpg 
Edit: Was going to ask the poster of the Helia 44 why he picked that over the Lagoon... |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 9:55:16 PM EDT
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The thing about boats is that they're all compromises - which is a fancy way of saying there are thousands of boats for thousands of owners, all with different needs and styles. There are those that focus on max speed, sailboaters, those with inland water only boats, trawlers, houseboats and beyond. They're all awesome at what they do best - and I hope you enjoy every day you get on the water! There is no perfect boat, but we all find the one that works for us (for now). The unique thing about mariners is the brotherhood we all join when we cast off from the dock. I'd drop everything to help any of you, and consider fellow mariners my brothers above all others. Do your thing, chase your dream, find the boat that works for you, and get out and enjoy it. When you're out - be respectful of other mariners, learn and follow the COLREGS, and help others in need. The best people I've ever met are those off the beaten path on the water. I look forward to seeing you all there! I know that's not particularly helpful on what is your "dream boat," but the answer is - whatever boat I'm on. It's the journey, not the destination.... - Capt Fox (M/Y "Blue By You" and M/Y "Skyline") 
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Posted: 5/18/2018 9:55:19 PM EDT
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Im a fairly simple guy. Just give me a 17 foot flat bottom boat that is at least 48 inches wide (54 would be better) and a 30 horse surface drive motor and I would be happy as a clam. I currently own an old 18 foot StarCraft fishing boat with an old 75 horse outboard and it is just getting to be a pain in the ass dealing with a boat that big and heavy. Im ready for smaller & simpler.
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:01:49 PM EDT
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I'm a big Skyline enthusiast after following Blackfox building his...but alas...I'll never afford one. I've always wanted a Nordhavn, but never got serious about rounding one up. http://www.nordhavn.com/models/52/images/open.jpg I don't know dick about boats besides the fact that I like to dive off them. But I am digging those Nordhavn!! I imagine any boat that size costs a shitload to run, but if it's a fantasy... |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:10:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:37:32 PM EDT
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@pcsutton I don't know dick about boats besides the fact that I like to dive off them. But I am digging those Nordhavn!! I imagine any boat that size costs a shitload to run, but if it's a fantasy... 
The Nordhavns are a bit more utilitarian than most yachts. Like the lines too. |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 10:40:30 PM EDT
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Carver Voyager 570 or 530 here on KY Lake.
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Posted: 5/19/2018 5:09:13 AM EDT
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It's sort of like...if you have to worry about how much it costs to run...you can't afford it anyway.
The Nordhavns are a bit more utilitarian than most yachts. Like the lines too. |
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Posted: 5/19/2018 8:12:40 AM EDT
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It's sort of like...if you have to worry about how much it costs to run...you can't afford it anyway.
The Nordhavns are a bit more utilitarian than most yachts. Like the lines too. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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@pcsutton I don't know dick about boats besides the fact that I like to dive off them. But I am digging those Nordhavn!! I imagine any boat that size costs a shitload to run, but if it's a fantasy...
The Nordhavns are a bit more utilitarian than most yachts. Like the lines too.
As far as operating costs, the general rule is that you spend 10% of the value of the boat each year in operating costs. You can get away with 5% for a new boat, but that cost obviously rises over time. For those that don’t know, a 50’ boat generally costs between $1M and $2M, while a 60’ costs between $2M and $4M. A 70’ costs between $4M and $6M. An 80’ costs between $6M and $8M. A 90’ runs between $8M and $10M, and anything over 100’ is definitely in the 8 figures. We’re allocating $400K/year for my new 90’, although we hope to come in well under that by doing a lot of the maintenance ourselves, moving at displacement speeds (reduces fuel burn) and by using our own dock a good bit. The general rule for depreciation is that they lose 15% year 1, and 10% years 2, 3, 4 and 5. What that means is that a boat loses 50% of its value in the first 5 years. After that they generally depreciate 5% a year, but their operating costs will rise to 10% about that time as most of the major maintenance items are starting to land by year 5. Nordhavns, by the way, will be at (or above) the top end of the purchase price numbers above, but will hopefully be at the bottom of the maintenance and depreciation range. |
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Posted: 5/19/2018 8:22:25 AM EDT
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I feel like everyone expected to see this, so here’s my dream boat:
My wife and I on the bow last week in Bimini:  The salon and galley on the main deck: 
The main deck master: 
The “Skylounge” on the upper deck: 
The “beach club” on the stern: 
And the engine room:
We hope to cast off in the next 3-4 weeks for our east coast tour, and will be posting a thread about that shortly! |
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Posted: 5/19/2018 8:41:38 AM EDT
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I've always wanted a 24 foot pontoon boat, just so the family and I can cruise the rivers and lakes.
I had a coworker who was given a pontoon boat. It needed new flooring and had some issues with the controls. He fixed it up and eventually sold it, making a good bit of money in the process. |
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Posted: 5/19/2018 1:12:07 PM EDT
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I feel like everyone expected to see this, so here’s my dream boat: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/4267/Exterior_2-445242.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/4267/Exterior_3-445241.jpg My wife and I on the bow last week in Bimini: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/4267/Skyline_anchor_2-541155.jpg The salon and galley on the main deck: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/4267/Salon_1-445268.jpg The main deck master: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/4267/Master_1-445264.jpg The “Skylounge” on the upper deck: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/4267/Skylounge_1-445256.jpg The “beach club” on the stern: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/4267/Beach_Club_4-445260.jpg And the engine room:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/4267/engine_room-437012.jpg We hope to cast off in the next 3-4 weeks for our east coast tour, and will be posting a thread about that shortly! |
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