OK members: What was your first boat?
11-15-2002 | 08:53 AM
#124
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From: constantia n.y. usa
1978 hydrostream v-king with a 91 merc 225 hp,nosecone,solid mounts,30 chopper prop.ran mid 80's.i have had about six more like it over the years.these are the best adrenelin rush for the $.there is nothing funnier than the look on your passenger's face when he goes for a ride in one of these for the first time.i am rerigging an old laser mod vp hull with a 2.4 efi merc this winter.
11-15-2002 | 09:12 AM
#125
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1st, 2 man Seahawk inflatable (from WalMart) if you consider that a boat
2nd, 12ft. Aerocraft w/a 6hp. Brittish Seagull outboard (not sure of year)
3rd, and current 85, 28 Cigarette
Also currently looking for an Ocean Express mini cat. (if anone knows where I can find one please let me know.
2nd, 12ft. Aerocraft w/a 6hp. Brittish Seagull outboard (not sure of year)
3rd, and current 85, 28 Cigarette
Also currently looking for an Ocean Express mini cat. (if anone knows where I can find one please let me know.
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11-15-2002 | 10:01 AM
#126
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From: Kansas/LOTO
My first boat that I drove a lot was my dads 21' tri-sonic tunnel hull. Very cool for it's day, small block 65 mph.
First boat I owned at 22 years old was a red Stingray 21' closed bow...I was pimpin'!! Matching short box GMC 4x4.
Current boat 28' eliminator eagle with a whippled 502efi.
Now looking at a Top Gun...does it ever end?
First boat I owned at 22 years old was a red Stingray 21' closed bow...I was pimpin'!! Matching short box GMC 4x4.
Current boat 28' eliminator eagle with a whippled 502efi.
Now looking at a Top Gun...does it ever end?
11-15-2002 | 10:15 AM
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From: Annapolis/Baltimore, MD
My first boat: Unknown 12' fiberglass row boat w/5hp Elgin outboard. I was in 8th grade.
My current boat: 2001 Yamaha LS2000 (20')
Profession: Least Cost Routing for Teleglobe
Family boats: 20' Larson w/60HP Evinrude (1970ish), 1970ish 24' Ranelle, 1960ish 32' Calypso, 1965 37' Egg Harbor
My next boat for spring 2003: 30 foot go fast boat.
My current boat: 2001 Yamaha LS2000 (20')
Profession: Least Cost Routing for Teleglobe
Family boats: 20' Larson w/60HP Evinrude (1970ish), 1970ish 24' Ranelle, 1960ish 32' Calypso, 1965 37' Egg Harbor
My next boat for spring 2003: 30 foot go fast boat.
11-15-2002 | 10:19 AM
#128
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From: Toledo, O-hi-O
First boat(@19)- 1974 Marlin Jet Boat: 455 olds.......loved that one.
Currently(@39)-1988 Ski-Nautic (since new)
1982 20' Cigarette (454-Bravo)
Program Engineer - OEM Supplier of Drive-Train to Auto Industry.
(vague enough?)
Can't wait to get on the big water (just moved to Toledo).
Currently(@39)-1988 Ski-Nautic (since new)
1982 20' Cigarette (454-Bravo)
Program Engineer - OEM Supplier of Drive-Train to Auto Industry.
(vague enough?)
Can't wait to get on the big water (just moved to Toledo).
11-15-2002 | 10:22 AM
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From: Troy, Mich
Ancient History
Man, a Winner? Haven't heard that name in a million years!
My first boat was a freebee that came along with the 1964 17' wooden Thompson my dad bought in 1971.
The boat was in storage at Higgins Lake, and when we got there it turned out to be a 12' mahogany plywood Switzer with a 35hp Johnson.
It had twin cockpits so you drove from the back seat.
Second boat: 16 ft Wriedt Spoiler (Checkmate knockoff) w/ a 135 hp Evinrude = 60 mph w/ SST prop.
Wannabe
My first boat was a freebee that came along with the 1964 17' wooden Thompson my dad bought in 1971.
The boat was in storage at Higgins Lake, and when we got there it turned out to be a 12' mahogany plywood Switzer with a 35hp Johnson.
It had twin cockpits so you drove from the back seat.
Second boat: 16 ft Wriedt Spoiler (Checkmate knockoff) w/ a 135 hp Evinrude = 60 mph w/ SST prop.
Wannabe
11-15-2002 | 11:01 AM
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From: Syracuse,NY
1989 - 20' Thundercraft powered by a Mercruiser 4.3LX and 4" thru-hull exhaust !!!!!
I remember my EXACT words to the salesman: "I just want a boat that will do 45mph. Wow, that one looks fast with those pipe things coming out the back. Do you think 20' is too big??".
I remember my EXACT words to the salesman: "I just want a boat that will do 45mph. Wow, that one looks fast with those pipe things coming out the back. Do you think 20' is too big??".
