Just got my first boat!
08-17-2011, 12:17 AM
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08-17-2011, 09:51 AM
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Wow that is rough!
Sad to see when someone lets a nice boat go to **** like that.
Looks like it is the exact boat I have - Hope you got it for a good price.
I was wondering what the engine cover looked like originally - Mine is solid white now after its been redone.
What condition is your engine in?
Do the floors feel soft at all?
Thank you for sharing!
Sad to see when someone lets a nice boat go to **** like that.
Looks like it is the exact boat I have - Hope you got it for a good price.
I was wondering what the engine cover looked like originally - Mine is solid white now after its been redone.
What condition is your engine in?
Do the floors feel soft at all?
Thank you for sharing!
08-17-2011, 11:31 AM
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That looks like a boat I would buy, just remember, a boat is hole in the water which one throughs money into, NOT an investment 
that should help keep you motivated 
even if the floors are shot, it can be repaired, I believe.....the best boats are sometimes the projects that are complete
that should help keep you motivated even if the floors are shot, it can be repaired, I believe.....the best boats are sometimes the projects that are complete
08-17-2011, 11:38 AM
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Yeah, definitely a good first boat. Although boats are not investments, there are definitely boats that are a waste of money. You bought one that's not a waste of money. Chris Craft is worth the effort.
I bought my first boat in 1987. I've been boating ever since. And just like someone said - I just always want a bigger, faster one. Bought my first performance twin engine in 2007. I plan on upgrading to a Fountain 32 or 35 in 2014.
I bought my first boat in 1987. I've been boating ever since. And just like someone said - I just always want a bigger, faster one. Bought my first performance twin engine in 2007. I plan on upgrading to a Fountain 32 or 35 in 2014.
08-17-2011, 01:59 PM
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I paid $500 for the boat and trailer.
The propeller shaft was bent but I have already replaced it and gone through the rest of the outdrive. The engine runs great just has a small oil leak from a valve cover gasket and the thermostat is frozen shut...both easy fixes.
I have taken all the interior out and getting ready to remove the carpet. The floor feels very solid everywhere except right over the gas tank...is that normal? I'll get a good look at it after I remove the carpet and post the pics.
Almost forgot...got everthing working so we took it out on the river last Sunday to check it out. Ran great, only goes aroung 42 mph with a 3 blade 19 pitch prop...don't know if that is good or bad.
The propeller shaft was bent but I have already replaced it and gone through the rest of the outdrive. The engine runs great just has a small oil leak from a valve cover gasket and the thermostat is frozen shut...both easy fixes.
I have taken all the interior out and getting ready to remove the carpet. The floor feels very solid everywhere except right over the gas tank...is that normal? I'll get a good look at it after I remove the carpet and post the pics.
Almost forgot...got everthing working so we took it out on the river last Sunday to check it out. Ran great, only goes aroung 42 mph with a 3 blade 19 pitch prop...don't know if that is good or bad.
08-17-2011, 02:21 PM
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Thats not bad - should help make this project worth your time
]I think my Qjet needs some adjustment but the top speed I have been able to make so far was 43mph
]I think my Qjet needs some adjustment but the top speed I have been able to make so far was 43mph
