You looking for a hull to build or a complete boat ?

Found a couple of Elton Cary produced 28''s that might still be available. The 1973 looks like the 1972 hull #31 that Jim, OSO signature Buizilla sold around 2008 for about $50k. The current asking price in the teen$ a couple months ago indicates that it's maybe another Cary or that it's been less than properly maintained. It used to be one of the most original Bristol condition Cary 28 around, probable bar none the nicest. Can't find any contact info on the seller. The 1968 for sale looks ok, but the price is up there so it better be really nice. The owner, Ted Kramer, has owned the boat many years and he''s supposedly a well known sportfishing fellow, so the boat is probably well setup for fishing. Best of luck. The Dreamboat video below I think you'll find inspiring. Nothing better than a Cary 28 in its class. There''s a nice project Cary 28 here in SoCal that might still be for sale. It''s been stretched around 2-3 feet.

https://hardeeville.allboatlistings...._17315722.html

https://www.boatsfsbo.com/104096
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Cary 28 around 12:30 mark in the video.

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----There are, I think, two very nice Cary 28s on Lake Saint Clair. Both fresh water boats and already restored. Sadly, neither for sale to my knowledge...….Bill S

Had a little more time to look into the subject and the news are mixed. The 1972 Cary 28 ad is 2 years old and it was Jim's boat. Guess it was for sale with engine issues. Jim had 1992 twin 454's. If I was chasing a nice Cary 28 I would still contact the broker, 411 Marine, Hardeeville SC 29927, Ph. 843-784-5797 and see if they would consider a finders fee if the boat could be located and a deal done on it now. Never hurts to try. Here are a couple of photos of it when Jim sold it in 2008 and a comment by Allan 'Brownie' Brown on OSO about the Cary 28 model's heritage.

BROWNIE

RegisteredMy Boats: 4 BOATS KILLED Join DateMay 2002LocationMIAMI, FL More.

"In 1965, Aronow cut down the full height 28' Donzi and made the "008" mold, and made the infamous low-slung raceboat that won the 1966 Houston Channel Derby, with Don, Bobby Moore and me. Don and I were both 6'2"+, and we stood in it only to our hips. We won the race by going from a half mile behind to a half mile ahead of the Merc Offshore team in 2 miles, by never slowing down over some free-running tug and tanker wakes. We jumped so high, that the strut bearings would dry out and squeal, nearly drowning out my screaming. We built 3 or 4 raceboats for Mr. K, and sold/gave the mold to Elton Cary to make the great little 28' Cary fishboat, which was popped to make the Salt Shaker, Performer 28 CC, and a couple of others. The full height 28' was popped by Dickie Ridgeway, later becoming a 28' Performer. I think they (Performer, Billy Elswick) bought the 40' Cigarette mold, and made a 36', 40' and 44'. Cobalt popped the entire Donzi production line. The 23' Formula turned into everything that Harry's 23' didn't, The 23' Formula and the 23' Magnum started more boat companies than you can count. If they a boat DNA test, Harry and Wynne/Walters would have a 'lot of 'splaining to do!' ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My reference to Harry and Jim/Walt is that they were unwilling fathers of a s**tload of boat companies.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"

----Lars,,,Jim may see this and straighten me out but I thought his 28 went to somewhere in Europe. These 28s are fantastic useable boats. Just love 'em!..…...Bill S

Jim mentioned to me that he sold her to a fellow in Georgia, who was keeping her at a lake. The Florida reg. number in the two year old ad photos confirmed it to be his Cary. The boat was advertised to be just across the Georgia border in S.C. too. Makes me a little sad that she deteriorated in condition after Jim sold her. Maybe it was Jim's 1980 Donzi Criterion that sold to Europe? Miss Jim here on the OSO forum. He knew all the legends and locals around Thunderboat Row, plus his knowhow about performance boats and cars are tough to match. Such a humble gentleman too.
Happy holidays Bill!
Cheers, Lars.

----Thanks for the update, Lars! Don't know how I came up with that memory. I do see Jim on Facebook quite a bit. And,,,Happy Holidays to you as well...…..Bill S

There’s at least 1, possibly two Cary 28 hulls for sale here in south Florida. They’ve been on Craigslist for months both are below $3k. Hulls only from what I remember.


https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa...020625976.html

FYI, I’ve been in possession of the 1972 Cary 28 mentioned and shown above, that previously belonged to Jim, since Mar 2019. I’d like to post current pics but apparently can’t until I’ve recorded a certain number of posts. She actually re-launches today.

You need 10 posts before the system will allow pics to load.....most just make up the count by throwing a succession of short posts to hit the number...great boat!