Looking for 35' Hull
 

Hey guys. Anyone have a line on an old Cafe Racer? Looking for a hull less drives and motors or something that needs a major rebuild. I would consider an old Top Gun but prefer the Cafe. This will be a couple year project to do with my father, more so for the experience and the feeling on the first day she launches. No real rush but figured you guys are in the know. Thanks,

Justin

p.m. sick stinger his cafe with 540's is for sale, one is apart to be rebuilt the other may be ready for rebuild, not sure how many hours on it.

Chris Sunkin has one that he may want to part with, he has a bunch of stuff to go with it, not quite just assemble but pretty close.

Check the classified ad's for the TRS ad from Evergreen, Co., Robert may make a deal!!:drink:

What about a Mistress. I have a 1982 in good shape. I will sell with engines and drives or without power on a aluminum trailer. Any way you want it. If interested call me and I'll send pictures and tell you all about it. 252-339-4560

What's his username?

Chris Sunkin

Justin,
Have you checked out the boats at National Liquidators of the shoreway? They have two cigs that need engines and drives...
Jr.

Here's a Mistress hull in Seattle:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/boa/1414431107.html

JBonz - Yeah, there was a decent Top Gun up there for sale. Not listed yet. Both of the other cigs are not really set up for what I was looking for, they are serious offshore rigs. I really want a Cafe with a finished cabin. I saw your dads boat tied up Sunday morning on B dock at Venetian.
Joe's Cafe was a couple down from it, we were at PutinBay for Octoberfest Saturday night (I stayed, he came back). Anyways, not sure what it is, but I really like the Cafes, also, this would be my first offshore so a Cafe is a good place to start. The Top Gun is a big jump from the 27' we have now. (I did hit 50mph on the way home w/ twin stock 350s though!)

This looks like a pretty sweet deal. Seattle to Cleveland........:eek:

frickstyle, I'll send you pictures on my Mistress tonight if you send me your e-mail address. I live in the north east corner of North Carolina about 30 miles from Norfolk Va. My Mistress is on a trailer and only needs minor work.

Harvey

252-339-4560

You like the cafe because the windshield/deck lines are different - arched back as opposed to straight across. There is a strong appeal there that people can't always put their finger on.

The Jump from the 27 to the cafe or top gun is the same jump. The extra 2.x feet make no difference, so don't let that be a determination if you run across a nice Gun.

That being said - look at Harvey's boat. It is known around here and everything I have ever heard on it is positive.

I am sure you are aware but buying a cafe that needs a major rebuild will end up providing you with one of the most expensive entries into performance boating ever. In my opinion there is so much to do and so many wrenching opportunities on ANY boat that is 20 years old that you might want to save your energy for those times, and buy one that is already done - there will be so many opportunities for your father and you to wrench on it - I PROMISE!!

A bit bigger than your looking, but add any power you want....

http://www.yachtauctions.com/listing.php?vessel=3956

Justin,
That was actually my buddy Lyn's boat. We were back on the rack. I was back home and gave it an oil change. I did hear Joe come back that saturday.. The cafe sounded good. I do know our old 35' Mistress is forsale around Windsor Canada. Not sure of the shape it is now but, It was a wave crusher.
Jr.

mistress pictures
 

Here are a few pictures.

mistress pictures
 

my pictures are to big. What is your e-mail?

Harvey

87 Cafe fully dressed cabin. Merlin III blocks Grumpy heads 540's making 750 hp. One engine is in boat fully rigged other is apart. Block is fully machined needs assembly.
[email protected]
Thanks
-Mike

Thanks for all the feedback guys, that's why I really enjoy this website, good community going on here. My email address is [email protected] , please send pics of the Mistress and any others.

I guess I was looking for a hull only because of some personal reasons, including having something different, I know some of you can relate. I am aware that the cost is up there, I'm not trying to cut corners here. I agree that buying a boat that either needs assembly or already has power is a smart move, but I'm hard headed! This is not something I'm looking to have in the water in the spring, unless a nice powered boat comes up. I'll chase these leads, thanks again. That Cafe up in Mentor, Ohio looks reeeeaaaal nice!......

I have an 86' Cafe with 557" tunnel ram motors, Huber 1200's and upgraded #3 ssm's on a triple axle trailer I will let go for $45K. Boat runs strong just needs some TLC. I would also sell with out power for $30K.

Tommy, did you get the Top Gun?

Not yet.

Don't buy this boat without the power - you won't get the hearing loss that you do for 45k.....:evilb:

haha, pretty nasty huh?

Forgot to tell you it has Big tube CMI's and dry pipes!

how fast is that cafe????? would you consider a trade for a 33 Powerplay w/540's, big shaft #4's on boxes, huber trannys, kevlar and vacuum bagged??????????

I'm going to look at one Saturday, I'll let you guys know how it turns out. You may be receiving some PMs...........

The boat runs 75-77. Thanks but I am not looking to trade at this point.

302 Mine has a GPS Speedo and runs 85 86. Engine needs to be put back together now but ran fast before
-Mike

Anything come of this?
-Mike

Would probably help narrow it down if you posted what you can afford to pay for a bare hull.
Just a thought..

2002 CIGARETTE 46 Rough Rider
 

There is a 2002 Cig 46 Rough Rider with no power or drives available here....scroll to bottom of inventory page.

http://www.harrisonmarine.com/

HOLY ****!!!

A stepped RR with a full cabin......That is my dream boat.

Never the less you would have to just about get the boat for free to not be dead in the water.

It is cut for 6's with no transom assemblies so figure your in for 75k for those items. A set of props for 10k, a trailer for 10k, and 100k in engines, plus let's be realistic and throw in 20k for "other stuff" and you're over the 200k mark already. Could be a lot when a boat like this one will probably sell close to that...

EDIT: Forgot to mention Trannies...

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o31368-en.html

daddy cool is for sale 35' race boat. pm me if interested, jay.

I dont see this going anyway as of right now been posted for a while not sure if he made a move or not.
-Mike

Thanks for all the help. I was down in Miami looking at that 35' Playboy last week. That boat really strikes me as "the one". I still am partial to the Cafe but the Playboy is 10 yrs newer than most Cafes for sale and has steps. I think looking into a complete running boat is a smart move with the prices the way they are. I'll drop a line if I make a move on a Cig, business isn't doing what I want it to right now, we might be las tin line to "bounce back".....

Frick playboys do rock!
-Mike

35ft hull for sale
 

If you know anyone looking for something like this please pass it on- THANK YOU


The boat is a 1998 Express Cat never been wrecked. The boat was re enforced for racing, the previous owner was planning to go with additional horsepower and different out drives. The boat is a 10 beam by 35 feet. The boat comes with 4 gas tanks and trailer.Its a plain Hull, ready for rigging. Please call me if you have other questions Thanks 239-285-3706 [email protected]

This hull was redone like new. it was re enforced by professional boat builders.

$17,500