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Offline RedTop

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Re: Boats
« Reply #30 on: September 17, 2012, 09:14:15 PM »
Older pic...the finish is now about showroom shine...

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Re: Boats
« Reply #31 on: September 18, 2012, 02:11:48 PM »
20k for that Sea Ray is a fantastic deal.  You sure you didn't miss a zero?

lol

Fortunately we decided NOT to buy the boat we were looking at on the weekend.  Gonna wait until winter and see what comes up on the market locally.
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Re: Boats
« Reply #32 on: September 18, 2012, 04:58:41 PM »
Butcher, what kind of fuel purifier are you running on that Luhr?
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« Reply #33 on: September 18, 2012, 05:01:20 PM »
I'm in the process of selling Cirrus:  36' Omega sloop, fast and a blast to sail.




And just today we closed on Elnora: 37' Pacific Seacraft "Crealock" cutter.  Not as fast but capable of taking me anywhere in the world I choose to go.



And for you guys that dwell on the money....you're missing the point.  Having the boat allows me to go places that others pay big bucks to get to, I get to go as often as I want and stay as long as I want.  Are airplanes and boats expensive....sure.  Worth it....you bet your butt!!

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« Reply #34 on: September 19, 2012, 08:14:30 AM »
Quote from: colmbo on September 18, 2012, 05:01:20 PM
I'm in the process of selling Cirrus:  36' Omega sloop, fast and a blast to sail.

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And just today we closed on Elnora: 37' Pacific Seacraft "Crealock" cutter.  Not as fast but capable of taking me anywhere in the world I choose to go.

(Image removed from quote.)

And for you guys that dwell on the money....you're missing the point.  Having the boat allows me to go places that others pay big bucks to get to, I get to go as often as I want and stay as long as I want.  Are airplanes and boats expensive....sure.  Worth it....you bet your butt!!

(Image removed from quote.)

Now you're talking!  Beautiful boats!  :x

My parents and friends kept asking me why I wanted a sailboat.  They just didn't understand, especially since our family has always owned power boats.  I finally made my point when my dad went to get gas to the tune of $350-$400 for 10 hours of engine time while I sat there and laughed.  :devil

My dad also broke my balls about it not being as thrilling until, one day, I took him out in a 15-20 kt. blow.  I had him hiking out so far that his arse was almost in the water  :D
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Re: Boats
« Reply #35 on: September 19, 2012, 08:51:21 AM »
Quote from: colmbo on September 18, 2012, 05:01:20 PM
I'm in the process of selling Cirrus:  36' Omega sloop, fast and a blast to sail.

(Image removed from quote.)


And just today we closed on Elnora: 37' Pacific Seacraft "Crealock" cutter.  Not as fast but capable of taking me anywhere in the world I choose to go.

(Image removed from quote.)

And for you guys that dwell on the money....you're missing the point.  Having the boat allows me to go places that others pay big bucks to get to, I get to go as often as I want and stay as long as I want.  Are airplanes and boats expensive....sure.  Worth it....you bet your butt!!

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Great pic of her underway.
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Re: Boats
« Reply #36 on: September 19, 2012, 09:53:05 AM »
Quote from: SilverZ06 on September 18, 2012, 04:58:41 PM
Butcher, what kind of fuel purifier are you running on that Luhr?

Can't remember the name of it, but its a generic purifier it ran 1 or 2 gallons per minute.
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« Reply #37 on: September 19, 2012, 10:00:15 AM »
Colmbo's new boat must feel like a mansion inside as compared to the previous one.

Nice acquisition.
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« Reply #38 on: September 19, 2012, 10:06:43 AM »
Quote from: Curval on September 18, 2012, 02:11:48 PM
20k for that Sea Ray is a fantastic deal.  You sure you didn't miss a zero?

lol

Fortunately we decided NOT to buy the boat we were looking at on the weekend.  Gonna wait until winter and see what comes up on the market locally.

Because of the economy I am trying to dump it, I am even selling it with the electronics just to sweeten the deal. Right now is time to buy any boats if you have the money, I found my same luhr's for 20k cheaper in port canaveral.
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Re: Boats
« Reply #39 on: September 19, 2012, 12:24:33 PM »
Quote from: VonMessa on September 19, 2012, 08:14:30 AM


My dad also broke my balls about it not being as thrilling

One of the avid racers here says about sailboat racing "It's the most fun you can have at twice walking speed!"....

Or  beating to windward in 25 gusting to 35 and 5 footers.   :D
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Re: Boats
« Reply #40 on: September 19, 2012, 01:56:17 PM »
Quote from: Butcher on September 19, 2012, 10:06:43 AM
Because of the economy I am trying to dump it, I am even selling it with the electronics just to sweeten the deal. Right now is time to buy any boats if you have the money, I found my same luhr's for 20k cheaper in port canaveral.


If you still own it around Oct 25/26th I may drive up to take a look.  Can you PM me an email address?

I'll be in Miami on a golfing trip but Ft. Lauderdale is a quick drive. 
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« Reply #41 on: September 19, 2012, 03:23:24 PM »
I have an 18ft Bass Tracker with a 40hp engine.  :lol It doesn't take much to really run it, and it doesn't go FAST, it cruises. BUT, when the lakes are low (Which happens a LOT in Central Texas), we can take our boats farther up the lake. Especially Lake Georgetown, I've caught some nice fish in the shallower parts of the San Gabriel river.

I'd go take a picture, but there really isn't much to show off.  :lol
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Re: Boats
« Reply #42 on: September 19, 2012, 03:32:28 PM »
Quote from: colmbo on September 18, 2012, 05:01:20 PM
I'm in the process of selling Cirrus:  36' Omega sloop, fast and a blast to sail.

(Image removed from quote.)


And just today we closed on Elnora: 37' Pacific Seacraft "Crealock" cutter.  Not as fast but capable of taking me anywhere in the world I choose to go.

(Image removed from quote.)

And for you guys that dwell on the money....you're missing the point.  Having the boat allows me to go places that others pay big bucks to get to, I get to go as often as I want and stay as long as I want.  Are airplanes and boats expensive....sure.  Worth it....you bet your butt!!

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Re: Boats
« Reply #43 on: September 19, 2012, 05:15:51 PM »
Quote from: 1pLUs44 on September 19, 2012, 03:23:24 PM
I have an 18ft Bass Tracker with a 40hp engine.  :lol It doesn't take much to really run it, and it doesn't go FAST, it cruises. BUT, when the lakes are low (Which happens a LOT in Central Texas), we can take our boats farther up the lake. Especially Lake Georgetown, I've caught some nice fish in the shallower parts of the San Gabriel river.

I'd go take a picture, but there really isn't much to show off.  :lol
Hey man, that sounds like my kind of boat. Cheap, easy to get in and out and you can get to places that the big boys only dream about. Not to mention you can fill her up with gas, buy some beer and bait and fish all day for 30 or 40 bucks.  :rock
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« Reply #44 on: September 19, 2012, 05:24:03 PM »
Here's a boat for ya. This little dandy is called the "Jett Stream". It's owned by Hank Williams Sr. daughter, Jett Williams.

My family in Va. own a marine railway (same place that built the other boat I posted), and they build and repair boats. They've been in business since before the civil war. Anyway Jett Williams brought her boat in for some work several years ago and we was lucky enough to get a picture.
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