What to look for in a Cafe

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03-18-2005 | 06:57 AM

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boomer

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Re: What to look for in a Cafe

I don't think the 85 is a cafe. It my be an old flat deck.

03-18-2005 | 08:40 AM

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Sullie

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Re: What to look for in a Cafe

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Originally Posted by VelocityDriver

I'm going to make the jump...Looking at 2 different Cafe Racers, one an '88, 502's and Bravo 1's. The other '85, 502's & TRS's. What to look for in the structural area ie stringers, transom, etc. Both claim to be fresh water only, and never left in the water. Price differance is about $5K.

Thanks-

Your making a wise decision, - nothing beats a cig (things may be faster) - but nothing beats a cig.

Bravo I route may be the better choice of the two though. Make sure to look at the inside of the transom and look for any "puffy" soft spots. If you dont mind replacing the transom, - it is the only way to go..

03-18-2005 | 09:32 AM

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Re: What to look for in a Cafe

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03-18-2005 | 09:51 AM

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Re: What to look for in a Cafe

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Originally Posted by rfoxx987

Your resale will be better but my boat will be paid off long before you sell yours...

Mine is already paid off.

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03-18-2005 | 09:54 AM

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ratman

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She likes the Cigs and since she's paying, guess she get to choose....

god love her...she's a keeper bro

03-18-2005 | 10:39 AM

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Re: What to look for in a Cafe

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Originally Posted by rfoxx987

Your resale will be better but my boat will be paid off long before you sell yours...

nothing for nothing but your coming of as a dick here, if you want to talk fountains, go hang with your people. dont forget the reason you bought that thing... im sure the're was a reason... like you didnt know any better at the time.. something like that im sure..

03-18-2005 | 11:10 AM

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CignificantOther

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Re: What to look for in a Cafe

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Originally Posted by boomer

I don't think the 85 is a cafe. It my be an old flat deck.

I second that theory, Cafe's were late'86 or early '87.

By the way, my 1986 35 is in the classifieds. # 3 Speedmasters, etc. with a recent Marine Survey.