Who's thinkin cruiser? [Archive]

Garrddogg

01-21-2006, 07:50 PM

Any one else out there thinkin of movin to a cruiser? (yeah i mean a boat) Just wonderin if im the only one gettin old!!
Ive been lookin at bayliners and such for Catalina..
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Let the flogging begin! :D
Force 26

al cole'holic

01-21-2006, 08:18 PM

..to be honest I have really been considering the idea of buying something like that and keeping it in Channel Islands. With the price of boats these days, you could buy something sweet and have a getaway place for the weekends. It would be different if I had a house at the river, but then I still think I would only go once a month...one thing is for sure, selling your boat and not having one sucks arse but I have the itch to buy something :)

Squirtin Thunder

01-21-2006, 08:26 PM

I have been thinkin about movin from an 18'er to a 18'6"er not including the swim step :cool:

superdave013

01-21-2006, 09:09 PM

here is a nice cruiser that's for sale. lol You did really mean Schiada River Cruiser right? ;)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2880s_Schiada_005_Large_.jpg

RiverOtter

01-22-2006, 05:06 AM

We used to have a SR 370 Dancer. Gotta admit it.... I really miss that boat. We used to stay out all weekend, take long trips on it. Had all the comforts of home. Didn't have to worry about getting you speed fix or water sports fix cause everybody wanted to meet and tie up with us. You could get one of these and have a cruier with speed too (50 to 60 mph depending on power)
http://www.theboatcentre.com/2003/Formula2003/400ss/400ssgallery_files/main.jpg

Goldilocks

01-22-2006, 05:12 AM

C'mon Gary!! You're not getting that old yet :)
That would be nice though :)

Sane Asylum

01-22-2006, 06:22 AM

Any one else out there thinkin of movin to a cruiser? (yeah i mean a boat) Just wonderin if im the only one gettin old!!
Ive been lookin at bayliners and such for Catalina..
That would be me.......I don't think you're getting old.......If I had my druthers, I'd have a hot rod and a cruiser.........I still like going fast but a cruiser is going to fit the family better and I still get to be on the water...
We gotta talk about that bayliner thing though :D :D

JetBoatRich

01-22-2006, 06:24 AM

here is a nice cruiser that's for sale. lol You did really mean Schiada River Cruiser right? ;)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2880s_Schiada_005_Large_.jpg
Very Nice River Cruiser

cola

01-22-2006, 06:46 AM

Any one else out there thinkin of movin to a cruiser? (yeah i mean a boat) Just wonderin if im the only one gettin old!!
Ive been lookin at bayliners and such for Catalina..
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Force 26
http://http://images.traderonline.com/img/6/dealer/3988510/80831785_1.jpg
I want a 50' Chris Craft, or a Trawler. Give me 70k for my boat & I'am all over it.
Late, Mike

91nordic29

01-22-2006, 06:59 AM

one of our hot boat buddies (i wont mention any names, DONNIE) always says" damn, when we get done with this ***boat chiat, i am gonna get me one of those floatin' condos".
he's right, but not just yet. as long as we can crawl out of the bed in the bow, we'll wait until we actually NEED handrails.
they are nice, though you didn't have to say the "B" word, now did ya? :cool:

Badburn

01-22-2006, 07:16 AM

[QUOTE=Force 26]Any one else out there thinkin of movin to a cruiser? (yeah i mean a boat) Just wonderin if im the only one gettin old!!
Ive been lookin at bayliners and such for Catalina..
I beat you to it, we got a 36 foot carver that we hang out on all summer.It stays at the river and we bring the hot rod boat down and tie up to the carver. All the amenities of home, plus you can go for a blast in the speed boat when you want. Ahhhh, life is good.....cheers :)

91nordic29

01-22-2006, 07:20 AM

we know some folks who have a carver and it is nice.

Riverkid

01-22-2006, 07:32 AM

My buddy Tim pulled the trigger on one last summer... He kept the 38' for a dinghy. :rolleyes:
This is a 63' Italian express boat. It will run 60 on the big end!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2880Baia_Azzura_63_007_Large_.jpg
Side View Hauled Out
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2880Baia_Azzura_63_005_Large_.jpg
Nice Props...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2880Baia_Azzura_63_009_Large_.jpg

NashvilleBound

01-22-2006, 07:37 AM

RiverOtter

01-22-2006, 08:51 AM

We have been talking about a 38/40' (cruiser)something or other for a while now... But going to the boat show last week seeing the 18X80 houseboat.....fully loaded..... $250k....shoot, I am going to lean towards that. Sounds like a much better deal for the money....vs....1 mil plus for a cruiser half its size.
I never thought I'd say it but I'd love to have one of those things. 2,500 + sq feet of floating lake property. Really good for landlocked lakes. For some reason they haven't caught on in the Nooga. Maybe cause we live on a navigable waterway. Or maybe because we've never had a good dealer in town.

RiverOtter

01-22-2006, 09:02 AM

We have been talking about a 38/40' (cruiser)something or other for a while now... But going to the boat show last week seeing the 18X80 houseboat.....fully loaded..... $250k....shoot, I am going to lean towards that. Sounds like a much better deal for the money....vs....1 mil plus for a cruiser half its size.
Here ya go:
http://www.sumerset.com/newboats/1111/Starboard%201.jpg
http://www.sumerset.com/newboats/1111/DSCF0005.JPG
http://www.sumerset.com/newboats/1111/DSCF0045.JPG

BarryMac

01-22-2006, 09:05 AM

here is a nice cruiser that's for sale. lol You did really mean Schiada River Cruiser right? ;)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2880s_Schiada_005_Large_.jpg
superdave, this boat is absolutely beautiful, is it really for sale???

Garrddogg

01-22-2006, 09:32 AM

burtandnancy

01-22-2006, 09:46 AM

Nancy & I did this a few years ago. After many years of performance boats (Campbell, Spectra's, Raysons, Hallett's, Schiada's and others), we settled down with a beautiful Sea Ray Sundancer. Well, after 1 years of going slow, but comfortable, we went back to performance. My biggest regret is not keeping both. I miss not going out for the evening cruise, the overnighters on the boat with A/C, microwave, shower and coffeemaker. Theres a lot to be said for the condo on the water.
By the way, we looked at an option new to the west coast; fractional ownership (a Sunseeker yet). Interesting...

RiverOtter

01-22-2006, 09:54 AM

Damn you guys are thinkin BIG I'm thinkin 29' to 32' Bayliner 30 something Sea ray or an older 36' or 38' carver aft cabin. but I dont have the "bawller dollar" like most of you guys so Ill be on a smaller scale!! and I'll be keepin the other boat (Drone 30') as a dingy!
Chaparral's 350 Signature has been tested in excess of 55 mph
http://www.chaparralboats.com/whitepages/images/sig350_02.gif
http://www.chaparralboats.com/whitepages/images/sig350_08.gif

H20 Toie

01-22-2006, 09:55 AM

I have a friend that bought a cruiser and now what's to go back to a performance boat if any body wants to trade let me know.

Big Kahunaa

01-22-2006, 10:00 AM

here is a nice cruiser that's for sale. lol You did really mean Schiada River Cruiser right? ;)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2880s_Schiada_005_Large_.jpg
That's my idea of a cruiser i'll have one for my next boat

burtandnancy

01-22-2006, 10:01 AM

RiverO, if my 'dancer would have gone 55+ I'd still have her. That Chapparal must have a pair of 1075's...

RiverOtter

01-22-2006, 10:07 AM

RiverO, if my 'dancer would have gone 55+ I'd still have her. That Chapparal must have a pair of 1075's...
The Chap has outdrives. Did your Dancer?

superdave013

01-22-2006, 10:12 AM

superdave, this boat is absolutely beautiful, is it really for sale???
yup
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/1/3/82409213.htm
only 61K. what a deal compared to the prices of all these other crusiers that are being talked about. lol

burtandnancy

01-22-2006, 10:18 AM

No, my 'dancer had V-drives with the props & shafts up in pockets. I had the optional 380 hp Horizons and at the rev limiters (5050) it was good for 40 mph.

RiverOtter

01-22-2006, 10:22 AM

No, my 'dancer had V-drives with the props & shafts up in pockets. I had the optional 380 hp Horizons and at the rev limiters (5050) it was good for 40 mph.
HUGE difference. My 370 has Vdrives as well and blistered the lake at 20 knots :D Cruisers with outdrives can trim out and run on top of the water like a ***boat. Harder to back into a slip though :D

burtandnancy

01-22-2006, 11:08 AM

RiverOtter

01-22-2006, 11:16 AM

River O, exactly right. It I had kept my boat, it would have had 360K-planes installed on its first haul-out. The little tiny bennets that came with it would not drop the nose properly unless you dropped them way down which in turn dropped the speed significantly. Surely you jest about the top speed of your 37, they aren't that slow are they?
Mine was a 1991 370 which had a center line of 39.11 and a 13 or 13.5 beam. It had twin 330 horse 454 carb motors. I had to run with the tabs way down to keep is from falling back in the hole. My cruies was 17 to 20 knots. Not sure about the top end but it sure as hell wasn't 40mph. Sluggish hull but a dam nice boat. Lots of great memories. I really miss it.

jdogginla

01-22-2006, 11:40 AM

If I went cruiser.........it would have to be along the lines of the Formula 370SS. Great boat! Sorry, don't have a link but someone else I'm sure can post one.

RiverOtter

01-22-2006, 11:44 AM

If I went cruiser.........it would have to be along the lines of the Formula 370SS. Great boat! Sorry, don't have a link but someone else I'm sure can post one.
370 ss
http://www.seeboat.com/boat_images/6844_7699.jpg
400 ss
http://www.theboatcentre.com/2003/Formula2003/400ss/400ssgallery_files/main.jpg
You could go "old school" and go Wellcraft 45 Excalibur
http://www.bluelagoonmarine.com/uploaded_images/2001excalibur-796655.jpg

Sane Asylum

01-22-2006, 01:22 PM

Or maybe one of these.....
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp?currency=USD&units=Feet&checked_boats=1440214&slim=quick&
Click on the photo gallery link.....Arneson drives look sic.....

Garrddogg

01-22-2006, 01:26 PM

I have a friend that bought a cruiser and now what's to go back to a performance boat if any body wants to trade let me know.
What does he have and what would the possible price be?

Garrddogg

01-22-2006, 01:43 PM

H20 Toie

01-22-2006, 02:23 PM

What does he have and what would the possible price be?
I know he owes about 100k on it but is looking for 75-80k for it. it also has a triple axle trailer. i think it is a 2001
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2573BOAT_013.jpg

AltarGirl

01-22-2006, 02:30 PM

Chaparral's 350 Signature has been tested in excess of 55 mph
http://www.chaparralboats.com/whitepages/images/sig350_02.gif
http://www.chaparralboats.com/whitepages/images/sig350_08.gif
When can I move in? You won't even know I'm there! :D

Havaparty

01-22-2006, 02:30 PM

If you are really interested, I have a 2001 Chapparell 28 Ft cabin Crusier with twin small blocks. It has all the bells and whistles including A/C , Heat, Refer, Windlass, Full Canvas, Protective coating on bottom, Shore Power, ect. ect.
This boat was over 100k new and is in mint condition with very very low hours on it. It has never seen salt water.
Make me an offer. Don't be afraid

H20 Toie

01-22-2006, 02:32 PM

When can I move in? You won't even know I'm there! :D
No kidding you can live on that thing.

AltarGirl

01-22-2006, 02:36 PM

No kidding you can live on that thing.
Did you think I was joking?! :)
It is really nice

Mardonzi

01-22-2006, 04:10 PM

http://http://images.traderonline.com/img/6/dealer/3988510/80831785_1.jpg
I want a 50' Chris Craft, or a Trawler. Give me 70k for my boat & I'am all over it.
Late, Mike
hey Mike,, Remember the "trawler" that we were in for the Powellfest,,, It is for sale and I'm sure we can work out some sort of trade in for yours....

NashvilleBound

01-22-2006, 04:16 PM

Here ya go:
http://www.sumerset.com/newboats/1111/Starboard%201.jpg
http://www.sumerset.com/newboats/1111/DSCF0005.JPG
http://www.sumerset.com/newboats/1111/DSCF0045.JPG
Uh....come on slim....POLKA DOT curtains? GEEEEZ....I'm in TN not San Francisco!!!

RiverOtter

01-22-2006, 04:49 PM

Uh....come on slim....POLKA DOT curtains? GEEEEZ....I'm in TN not San Francisco!!!
LMAO! Didn't even notice them. They build them in KY :cool:

91nordic29

01-22-2006, 04:51 PM

i have secretly and not so secretly envied/wanted burt and nancy's hallet (the white with blue stripes) we didnt have the cash at the time. i still lust after it though. i particularly loved the door (some french term i cant recall) up in the bow so you could get out
i would love to post the picture i have been keeping under my pillow but for some reason, I DONT HAVE PERMISSIon to download pics.
burt and nancy, help a girl out here...
cyn

91nordic29

01-22-2006, 04:52 PM

LMAO! Didn't even notice them. They build them in KY :cool:
polka DOTTIE!!!!

RiverOtter

01-22-2006, 05:06 PM

When can I move in? You won't even know I'm there! :D
That would be a shame :D

burtandnancy

01-22-2006, 05:22 PM

91 Nordic, hope you get to the LA Boat Show, there will be a few new boats with doors in the side. Don't pull up on the beach without one...

cola

01-22-2006, 05:35 PM

hey Mike,, Remember the "trawler" that we were in for the Powellfest,,, It is for sale and I'm sure we can work out some sort of trade in for yours....
E-mail me the X-rated pics & info on the boat. I'am having trouble remembering what the boat looked like. :)
Thanks, Mike

cola

01-22-2006, 05:46 PM

you going to make it to powellfest-2 this year mike?
If I don't have to run to North Carolina again. Sunday was not enough. :cry:
Mike

Mardonzi

01-22-2006, 05:58 PM

If I don't have to run to North Carolina again. Sunday was not enough. :cry:
Mike
Need an Email Addy.....

NashvilleBound

01-23-2006, 04:36 AM

That would be a shame :D
Down boy, down............. :rollside:

Garrddogg

01-23-2006, 07:28 AM

So Im thinkin about a 32' Silverton its a command bridge and only one helm! so I dont know if im ok with ONLY being able to drive from up there!! I like the lower helm thing!

RiverOtter

01-23-2006, 08:25 AM

So Im thinkin about a 32' Silverton its a command bridge and only one helm! so I dont know if im ok with ONLY being able to drive from up there!! I like the lower helm thing!
Silverton makes a good boat. They get alot of room out of their small aftcabin models.

NashvilleBound

01-23-2006, 01:19 PM

Hey RO, I hear Magic makes a good cruiser...oh, uh.....anyways :rolleyes:

RiverOtter

01-23-2006, 01:23 PM

Hey RO, I hear Magic makes a good cruiser...oh, uh.....anyways :rolleyes:
So does Reggie Fountain :D
http://www.fountainpowerboats.com/boats/cruiser/images/48EC_mn.jpg

NashvilleBound

01-23-2006, 01:27 PM

Over rated.....much rather see an Outterlimit cruiser ;) of course with your...well, we've been through this before :rollside:

RiverOtter

01-23-2006, 01:28 PM

Over rated.....much rather see an Outterlimit cruiser ;) of course with your...well, we've been through this before :rollside:
Puh... LEASE! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: