Couple Possibilities
 

Does anybody know anything about these two boats.

The one titled FT LAUDERDALE CAFE is a 1992, located, obviously in Ft Lauderdale. 502 Mercruiser's with less than 10 hours, Bravo's. Owner is supposedly going bigger. White dash with Gaffrig and Livorsi guages, still retains the black buttons and shifters, and has a purple steering wheel.

The other is a 1987 Cafe with TRS drives located in LOTO. Kansas boat that has been brought to Big Thunder Marine for brokerage so that it gets more exposure.

I know what the OBVIOUS choice is here, just seeing if anyone has any first hand knowledge on either before I start getting more involved in either.

Thanks,

Eric

Im telling you man, this boat is the ticket!!! That 92 is listed at 80K. I thought you were looking to spend around 60K???

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o11427-en.html

This looks like a great ride for the price. :cool:

Just spoke to the broker - it is 60k

If I had 80 to spend I would undoubtedly go with listed by Stecz.... Hell I would buy that thing just based on the Dash itself - I love what he did with that dash.

It sure is!!

I have to agree. I want to upgrade to a cafe and I think this boat is at the top of my list. Unfortunately the list of prorities at this time does not include a new to me Cig. Another year or two and its a different story.

Again I have seen this boat for last couple of years and it is the right boat and what I would consider under the market value. The owner has the bilge all done up with blue diamond plate. Come on up and check it out! I can not believe at that price it will last long

I can't believe he is only asking in the 60s.. BUY IT!!!!

im looking to move mine.. ill take 70,000 for it with the trailer......

I don't personally know either boat, but I think the '92 with Bravos is a steal. Sounds like it has some nice upgrades which to me would indicate the previous owners willingness for maintaining it better. It should be bulletproof with those engines and drives. Hope to see it this summer :D

stecz's is the boat to buy...you wont find a nicer done boat anywhere with NO EXPENSE SPARED...IT IS A 10 !!! Find the $10k DONT MISS THAT BOAT

Thats a great buy for that rig. Whats next ?

LS

few more...

doug wright........ 750 jcperfs and some #6s....

nough said.....:chimp:

I got a PM from someone who said it may have a sick engine. Consequently I've talked to the broker a couple times regarding receipts for the engine and drive work - they are completely unwilling to provide anything until a signed contract is in place, obvioiusly subject to Survey and Sea Trial. This just makes me a little uncomfortable - seems to me if you were confident in your boat you would be willing to show documentation showing you have a well done boat....I'll see how the next conversation goes. The boat looks really clean and has everything I want at what seems to be a good price, I'm just a little uncomfortable that they aren't interested in helping me do my due diligence - since I am 1000 miles away.

Great choice....That says it all.

i have great taste if i do say so myself....

I would agree. Just offer Steckz 65K and be done with it!!;)

:drink: :evilb: :drink: :evilb:

I know the amount you want to pay may seem to keep going up, but Stecz's boat also sounds real good at that price, especially if that broker for the other boat is a D*&^.

572 Merlins.....maybe Stecz would post up top speed???

About 53mph. :D :evilb: :drink: :evilb:

We Exchanged PM's.....there is no doubt that thing is bada** but unfortunately it is just unrealistic for me. I like the Gastonbury CT 1990 Cafe Racer that is in classifieds, but I believe the asking price is 65000 w/o trailer which adds 7 or 10k to the price making it unrealistic for me.

d ickhole..... i think i remember when you were trying to sell your sh it rod and i joked about it being a sh t rid and you cried to me like a baby... ill remember this pal, im gonna hurt you bad when i see you... real bad...:evilb: :chimp:


the best i saw out of it while prop testing was 75... i have 3 sets of 4 blade 25 hydros.. the boat goes 70 with full tank of fuel and 5 guys and it goes 70 1/4 tank and just me.... they guy before me built the motors so not to blow drives, ive blown one lower since 03.... :rolleyes:

Buy this boat. very well maintained and it is imactulate!!

What's the latest update on the hunting?

:eek: :eek: :drink: :evilb:

How about you buy me that steak dinner that you owe me because your truck is junk and we call it even!!

Did he buy Steczzzezzz's???:D

Didn't buy Stecz, but, pending survey, am scheduled to close on a Cafe on the 18th of May.

I am going to have to get together with you and some of the Southside guys to show me the ropes on this thing.

Nervously Excited!!

You and me both! I am also new to larger twin engine boats. My previous was a CC Stinger which had not seen water in many years. There are several performance boats in the area. I know the owners of a couple of fountains and have seen a few Cigs in the area thru the HRPA site. I was hoping to run the Ocean Marine Poker Run on May 19, but I don't think I'll make it.

There aren't any performance boats over on the Penninsula. Every once in a while I'll see the occasional Baja or Scarab, but that is about it - Ive never seen a cig, that's for sure. Are you participating in Jammin on the James at all? I've been lurking that thread in the PR section?

Is it the one in CT??

Don't know - do you think that one would be a good decision???!?!?!?!

;)

someone buy my cafe....... please....:D

Did you find the missing doggies yet sailor?:D

Which one are you going to buy??

Don't want to Jinx it but I thing Fountain40icbm may be on to something!!

It looked great the other day when we saw it!!

Cool I was hoping that boat would still be around when I was ready to pull the trigger. Sick boat, good luck!:drink:

Yeah - I am beside myself excited but unfortunately after I pick it up I won't be able to drop it in for several weeks due to being out of town. It's kiling me. May have to take a few days off work and satisfy my angst.

Im a Meticulous guy when it comes to toys so I will take care of it. The fiance's excited too but she may change her mind after her hearing goes out....

for 90 /95 you can get a 96 cafe bulldogs with 420bm imco extreme drive but is one of the cleanest cafes around it would be realy worth your time to look at the boat ill try and get some pics from the owner paint is like the 92 with a steel mathcing myco trailer with drive gaurd.

Already made a Deposit on one. Will close Friday.

Thanks though!