Now this would be a nice ride!!
12-01-2010 | 09:13 PM
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Mike,
Linda asked me the same question today. Unfortunately I do not. We have had it up maybe a 1/2 dozen times, but I have never taken a picture with it up. It was made custom for the boat by a local canvas guy. I had it made so it will cover the entire cockpit from the windshield to behind the rear seat and you can stand up from the front to the back I have the eisenglas for the front and the sides, but on the sides you can zip the glass out and have just screens. The top folds away and fits into the engine compartment. The top is black with red finished edges ( Piping I believe it is called ).
Linda asked me the same question today. Unfortunately I do not. We have had it up maybe a 1/2 dozen times, but I have never taken a picture with it up. It was made custom for the boat by a local canvas guy. I had it made so it will cover the entire cockpit from the windshield to behind the rear seat and you can stand up from the front to the back I have the eisenglas for the front and the sides, but on the sides you can zip the glass out and have just screens. The top folds away and fits into the engine compartment. The top is black with red finished edges ( Piping I believe it is called ).
Thats kinda the description I got today.
I didnt know what eisenglas was, clueless on that one.
Basically your traditional metal framed bimini top with front, side and aft curtain with the luxury of screens for ventilation...got it !! lol
And I understand the piping edge now, you are correct.
12-01-2010 | 09:36 PM
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Mike,
Linda asked me the same question today. Unfortunately I do not. We have had it up maybe a 1/2 dozen times, but I have never taken a picture with it up. It was made custom for the boat by a local canvas guy. I had it made so it will cover the entire cockpit from the windshield to behind the rear seat and you can stand up from the front to the back I have the eisenglas for the front and the sides, but on the sides you can zip the glass out and have just screens. The top folds away and fits into the engine compartment. The top is black with red finished edges ( Piping I believe it is called ).
Linda asked me the same question today. Unfortunately I do not. We have had it up maybe a 1/2 dozen times, but I have never taken a picture with it up. It was made custom for the boat by a local canvas guy. I had it made so it will cover the entire cockpit from the windshield to behind the rear seat and you can stand up from the front to the back I have the eisenglas for the front and the sides, but on the sides you can zip the glass out and have just screens. The top folds away and fits into the engine compartment. The top is black with red finished edges ( Piping I believe it is called ).
12-01-2010 | 09:55 PM
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The bigest problem with the "value" of boats right now is that the market is flooded with beat up junk. Sure they are cheap, but by the time you go and have custom canvas, freshen up motors, little touch ups here and there just to make it sort of nice, you are buried in it. Look what it costs just to make our stuff a couple miles an hour faster. Thats nothing compared to what it costs to have to "go thru" a boat just to make it seaworthy.
I am not saying things are great and a nice used boat should be sold at a new price, but it is usually worth stepping up a bit as far as cost of boat that is truley nice and is well equipped.
No matter how you look at it...A boat is a stupid investment...LOL
I am with a handfull of the rest of you and looking to get into a bigger boat. Just not quite sure what I would settle for mine and be willing to pay for another yet.
I am not saying things are great and a nice used boat should be sold at a new price, but it is usually worth stepping up a bit as far as cost of boat that is truley nice and is well equipped.
No matter how you look at it...A boat is a stupid investment...LOL
I am with a handfull of the rest of you and looking to get into a bigger boat. Just not quite sure what I would settle for mine and be willing to pay for another yet.
12-01-2010 | 09:59 PM
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The bigest problem with the "value" of boats right now is that the market is flooded with beat up junk. Sure they are cheap, but by the time you go and have custom canvas, freshen up motors, little touch ups here and there just to make it sort of nice, you are buried in it. Look what it costs just to make our stuff a couple miles an hour faster. Thats nothing compared to what it costs to have to "go thru" a boat just to make it seaworthy.
I am not saying things are great and a nice used boat should be sold at a new price, but it is usually worth stepping up a bit as far as cost of boat that is truley nice and is well equipped.
No matter how you look at it...A boat is a stupid investment...LOL
I am with a handfull of the rest of you and looking to get into a bigger boat. Just not quite sure what I would settle for mine and be willing to pay for another yet.
I am not saying things are great and a nice used boat should be sold at a new price, but it is usually worth stepping up a bit as far as cost of boat that is truley nice and is well equipped.
No matter how you look at it...A boat is a stupid investment...LOL
I am with a handfull of the rest of you and looking to get into a bigger boat. Just not quite sure what I would settle for mine and be willing to pay for another yet.
You said a mouth full on that one and you are dead on!
12-01-2010 | 10:07 PM
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From: Sudbury Ontario
The bigest problem with the "value" of boats right now is that the market is flooded with beat up junk. Sure they are cheap, but by the time you go and have custom canvas, freshen up motors, little touch ups here and there just to make it sort of nice, you are buried in it. Look what it costs just to make our stuff a couple miles an hour faster. Thats nothing compared to what it costs to have to "go thru" a boat just to make it seaworthy.
I am not saying things are great and a nice used boat should be sold at a new price, but it is usually worth stepping up a bit as far as cost of boat that is truley nice and is well equipped.
No matter how you look at it...A boat is a stupid investment...LOL
I am with a handfull of the rest of you and looking to get into a bigger boat. Just not quite sure what I would settle for mine and be willing to pay for another yet.
I am not saying things are great and a nice used boat should be sold at a new price, but it is usually worth stepping up a bit as far as cost of boat that is truley nice and is well equipped.
No matter how you look at it...A boat is a stupid investment...LOL
I am with a handfull of the rest of you and looking to get into a bigger boat. Just not quite sure what I would settle for mine and be willing to pay for another yet.
When I bought my Silencer it had a stock 496 HO that quickly became a little on the boring side so 15K later to go 9 mph faster, then this year alone was a bimini with full camper enclosure at a cost of 4K, then I just had to have the header bling factor and put polished CMI's at 3K, it just seems to never end.....
The shape of my boat is in as new mint condition as one will find so there was no cost in having fiberglass or paint work done thankfully.
Having a boat with all the proper hardware and power in it that is in mint shape is worth something no doubt.
12-02-2010 | 05:24 PM
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From: Clinton IL. / LOTO 28mm
All,
I still own the boat and it is listed at Quest water sports. The boat is in perfect condition and is sitting on a custom Vanguard trailer. The boat has been cared for like a new born baby and has had all maintenance and care done by the book. It has always been stored inside in heat. I have spared no expense when it needed tender love and care. The only reason that I am selling is that I want to move to a cruiser.
Thanks,
Tim
I still own the boat and it is listed at Quest water sports. The boat is in perfect condition and is sitting on a custom Vanguard trailer. The boat has been cared for like a new born baby and has had all maintenance and care done by the book. It has always been stored inside in heat. I have spared no expense when it needed tender love and care. The only reason that I am selling is that I want to move to a cruiser.
Thanks,
Tim
LMAO no just kidding man, it seems to be the next step from a 380 PQ. The guy that had mine went to a 45 Carver.Have not seen you in a few years hope all is well. Good luck with the sell and I hope to run into you again one day.
By the way what are you looking at? A 400 SS Formula by chance, something with a little speed? Good luck with whatever it is.
Rich.
12-02-2010 | 05:25 PM
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From: Clinton IL. / LOTO 28mm
The bigest problem with the "value" of boats right now is that the market is flooded with beat up junk. Sure they are cheap, but by the time you go and have custom canvas, freshen up motors, little touch ups here and there just to make it sort of nice, you are buried in it. Look what it costs just to make our stuff a couple miles an hour faster. Thats nothing compared to what it costs to have to "go thru" a boat just to make it seaworthy.
I am not saying things are great and a nice used boat should be sold at a new price, but it is usually worth stepping up a bit as far as cost of boat that is truley nice and is well equipped.
No matter how you look at it...A boat is a stupid investment...LOL
I am with a handfull of the rest of you and looking to get into a bigger boat. Just not quite sure what I would settle for mine and be willing to pay for another yet.
I am not saying things are great and a nice used boat should be sold at a new price, but it is usually worth stepping up a bit as far as cost of boat that is truley nice and is well equipped.
No matter how you look at it...A boat is a stupid investment...LOL
I am with a handfull of the rest of you and looking to get into a bigger boat. Just not quite sure what I would settle for mine and be willing to pay for another yet.
What he said..
