Just got my first boat!
 

Hello all.
I really enjoy going through all the build/rebuild threads here and wanted to say hey and I am unable to post in the owners forum since I am a freeloader on the site.

Just bought my first boat this past weekend - a 1985 Chris Craft 210 Limited. 350 with Alpha Drive
Thought I'd share a picture and tell everyone thanks for all the reading material that keeps me from doing work!

I just run on a small lake in central Illinois but I love to read (dream) about the big boats.



Here Ya Go - Feel free to make any comments
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http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/...ited/cuddy.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/...ited/cabin.jpg

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/...mited/step.jpg

Welcome to OSO!! Nice boat!
it doesnt allow you to post in the owners forum? Thats odd, since it allows me to.

You'll love OSO! Again, welcome :)

Welcome aboard :drink:

congrats nice little lake boat, good luck and welcome aboard,

Very clean and well maintained from the pics. enjoy and welcome...you're hooked now!!:evilb:

Congrats, nice boat, which lake in Illinois.

welcome to the board...and the alpha club!
looks like the perfect boat to "get your feet wet with"...best of luck..she has a classic, timeless look to her...
long live the alpha 1!!
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Thanks everyone for the great welcome.
I have a good amount of cleaning to do but I think she is in good shape and not a bad price at 4200 including 2 tubes, numerous life jackets, covers, bimini, and decent stereo.
I don't think I got hurt too bad.

314joey: I go to Mill Creek near Marshall, and would like to go to shelbyville whenever possible. We just stay close to home if possible. (I live in Casey, IL)

Anyone have any pictures of their limited or scorpion? (which I have learned is nearly the same boat looks wise anyways)

welcome aboard,i got my first boat when i was 20,its a sickness,no matter how nice of a boat u own,you will always want a bigger,faster one.ENJOY,boating is a lot of fun.

Clean boat

congratulations on the boat, it looks really great.... welcome to OSO this is a great site you will have fun with it

Congrats on the boat! Now be ready to spend more money on her than your girlfriend!

Congrats on the purchase! It's definitely an addiction.

Hell of a first boat. Most people start with some ****ty bayliner open bow or something.

Exactly what I didn't want to do! Those things are ugly!

Congrats to you! That is an awesome boat and you will have a blast with it. You will also have some challenges, but the folks that you meet and the time that you spend on the water will be well worth it.

That is one heck of a first boat, by the way!

Wow...I just bought the same boat 3 weeks ago. Mine is in rough shape though...interior shot...
Bought it for a winter project with my middle son.

Awesome boat cain't wait for mine to look as nice as yours. Happy boating.

Sounds like a great project!
Care to share some pictures?

Would love to but I don't know how to send pics.
The reply to you was my first post...ever.

computer dumb...

You have a PM

I will do whatever I can to help you to post pictures if you want to.

Hope this works
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This was after 3 garbage bags full of junk.

Boat has been setting out for 5 years.

Wooooo boy that thing is rough inside. Here's to hoping the floor is okay, otherwise... I'm not sure it's worth it.

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!

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 :lolhit: even if the floors are shot, it can be repaired, I believe.....the best boats are sometimes the projects that are complete

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 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.

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

If you need any parts let me know. This bad boy is gone but I kept many parts before she went to the dump.[IMG]http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/...t/P1010016.jpg[/IMG]
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wow that is a nice sunpad! I wish they all were like that :lolhit:

I could use the gage (instrument) cover...mine is cracked and maybe the panel behind the steering wheel...they drilled holes in it for more gages.

How does the water come out at the sink...i dont see a pump on mine, shouldn't there be one?

The round knob on the faucet is the pump. Pull up on it.

tks...I'm new

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Are you going to keep us informed of your progress?
I think everyone around here loves pictures of boats no matter what they are.

Might be a good idea to start a tear down thread.