I got it. I'll start a new thread.

Hi everyone,

I am located in the Netherlands and here is a Chris Craft Stinger 260 Eagle (build 1988) for sale.
It has 2 x 5,7 mercruiser and everything looks in a good condition. But since I've read some threads about a cracking hull, I got a bit confused what to do.....is the hull from buildyear 1988 also bad.....and when you're only sailing on lakes and rivers, can you have the same problems with that hull, or does that cracking problem only occur when you're take it to the max at sea?
Is here maybe a way to reinforce the hull or to divide that cracking-power? And for the engines, can somebody inform me wich is really important to look at or to listen to?

I'm new to this kind of fun, so any info is appreciated!

Thanks....
Here below the link of the Dutch sale-site:
http://watersport.marktplaats.nl/mot...inruil-mo.html

Hello Epru

Not a bad looking boat at first glance...although personally I would reverse the radar arch! Can't stand it when they are on backwards.

Things to check on 260's are the stringers both longitudinal and crossbrace. The big stringer behind the back seat is very important as the wood usually rots there. Also check the stringers carefully where the engines bolt down. Sometimes the outer ones let go as they are thinner than the centre ones.

Generally speaking the boats built from 82-87 are the most desireable and I have heard from the rumour mill that the 88-91 are the ones to watch as the hulls were questionable. Get a moisture metre too and check the hull and transom for moisture. You can buy a metre at hardware or lumber specialty stores or your local marina may carry them. They are about 50-100 USD approximately. I paid 80 bucks for mine and use it constantly.

Hope that helps.

I know this is an old thread but thought this looked nice.

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/2549993630.html

Here is another 26ft Chris Craft:
http://sarasota.craigslist.org/boa/2575614089.html