Help me find a boat.
 

I am looking for a 28 Cig or Apache. For under 30k. Ideally somewhere around 25k. All the boats I have seen listed are offered in the 35-60k range. Should I wait for winter? Or do you think I can find a nice reliable boat for this price now?

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i dont know if you open to anything else but this looks like a fun boat. dont know how hard it is to get Kaama parts though??? i know nothing about the boat. just seams like a lot of bang for the buck.......

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/5/9/79587659.htm

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I've seen a few 28 cigs for sale in the 30K range.

I know this black one can be had for under 30K.

The white one is for sale up in Michigan, and I think he is asking 36K for it.

Thrillseeker on the board had his for sale in past? They are around....

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Any interest in an extremelly nice 24' Pantera ? Its listed in the classifieds. ( it never hurts to ask! )

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Steve,
Thanks for the link. I am open to other boats (no Bajas or Fountains though - sorry). I'm gonna look into that Sutphen. The Kamma SD makes me a bit nervous.

Nick,
Can you give me more info on those boats? Thanks.

Littledcs,
I saw the boat in the classifieds - nice boat - I just wan't bigger.

Thanks.

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The white one is for sale up in Michigan, and I think he is asking 36K for it.

thunderboatalley.com

BUY THAT BOAT.. sean built it... i bought it... traded to nautikitty... he sold it to a friend... now hes selling it after dumping 10k in it... if you can get it for 34k its a NO BRAINER one of the TOP 3 redone 28ss... NEW MOTORS and BRAVO DRIVES... put on 2 prochargers and youll be doing over 75mph easy (does 66-67 now)

BESt/ MOST FUN BOAT I HAVE EVER OWNED

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Both of the owners are on the board here so if I speak out of turn feel free to blast away.

The black one is a 74 with 383 stokers. Not sure how many hours the motors have, but the interior is brand new. It still has all the original teak on the dash which is cool and it's in very good shape. It has stern power, and both drives have just been gone through this year. It's a cool boat, but you've got to watch your feet on a hot sunny day. ;)

The white one is either a 75 or a 73. It is the Village bicycle so to speak and has been owned by a number of people on this board who all love the boat. I was looking at the boat before I bought mine, and crawled around on it last year at LOTO. It has fairly new 350 mags with Bravo drives. They probably have over 200 hours on them by now. (speculation).

These 28s are great riding old boats, and love the rough stuff. I've had mine for two summers, and wouldn't trade it for anything less then a Top Gun. :D ......TS

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No you don't - you just make the chicks on the incoming boat jump up on the nose and tie off! :drink:

The 'Beer B!tch' is for sale - not sure why, cause the wife will make me buy a cruiser... :rolleyes:

TwinStep has already told me that if I get a cruiser, OSO will revolk my membership... :eek:

Nick nailed most of the details - 25K includes trailer.

PM me if your interested.

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im biased

http://www.thunderboatalley.com/gallery/album14

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I haven't ever seen the boat in person, but from the pics posted and what I have read in the past, Sean did a hell of a job!

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Thanks guys. How do I get ahold of the owner of the white cig?
Dreamer, I have had my eye on that Apache since the begining of the season it's still a possibility. The Apache is 10-14 years newer than these cigs - would it be smarter to go w/ a newer boat? I NEED A RELIABLE BOAT. What do you guys think?
Thanks
Bryan

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YSS-
I saw that apache a few years ago and it was as nice as it could get with modern EFI power... Good luck

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a lot depends on what body of water your boating on imho.
the Apache is a heavy(~7000 lbs)/extremly solid boat. not the fastest but it will take more punishment then your body can handle. if your in rough water all the time it performs great. it doesnt like calm water. plus, in todays measurements its really a 30 ft. boat. so is the 28 cig.

how much does a 28 cig weigh?

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Call 616-437-3852, that's Parnell Olsens number. C.J. is one of his best friends and owns the boat. Just talked to him this morning and the boat is running great.

If he asks for the super secret password........ it's 6 to 8's...... (inside joke) :D :drink:

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olsen's old 28 a craem puff, BEAUTIFULLY restored.

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just talked to parn... they ran the boat for the 1st time w/ trim tabs... and he says its even better... plus LOTS of othern extras... w/ tabs they are going to spin the props in again

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How Bout A 36 Mirage With 2 Brand New 500 hp Mercs 0hrs Updated Borg warner Trans #3 Speedmasters Gaffrig Gauges Boat Has Been Completely Rerigged With All The Best Stuff Including Interior Sitting On A Brand New Triple Axle Trailer 45000.00 MINT CONDITION

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Thanks lightspeed. Its a bit more than i'm looking to spend.

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I called Parnell and left a message and i'm gonna have a look at that Apache.