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Thread: River Cruiser Wanted

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    MILKMAN351
    I'm new to this forum and to boats in general. I grew up around boats when I was younger, (jets and i/o's), and now I'm looking for my family. I've got about 13K to spend and I've been trying to find a decent river cruiser. All the ones I've seen in person are over priced and beat to sh*t. I originally wanted to find one with a jet but it's so hard to find any in decent shape that I've been looking at v-drives too. If anyone could give me info about available hulls (will take one with or without motor), the differences between the hulls (Schiada, Howard, Spectra, Continental, etc.), and any opinions between v-drive and jet drive on these types of hulls I would greatly appreciate it. I've never been in or around a v-drive and always thought jets were a safer more bullet-proof way to go (will be mostly boating Havasu), but do like the classic look of the v-drive. I also realize jets are not nearly as efficient as v-drive or i/o but I worry about the kids having seen so many prop related accidents when I was younger. I don't have a whole lot of money and don't know what kind of costs maintaining a v-drive will run. Any info anyone can give me about any of the above would be cool.
    thanks, Jerry

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    Nucking futs
    Where about in orange are you?
    Tim

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    cruser
    I have a 23' Sleekcraft jet for sale. There is a picture of it in my signature. If interested send me a PM.

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    MILKMAN351
    Where about in orange are you?
    Tim
    off of Cambridge a couple blocks south of Katella

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    MILKMAN351
    http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75119
    Its a really nice boat. I'm not a big fan of the double step bow or the doghouse seating, but it is the colors I was hoping to find and the price is good. I've just started looking and was originally looking for more of a spectra or schiada but the longer I look the less picky I get. I'll keep it in mind.
    Is it a 23'?

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    Nucking futs
    off of Cambridge a couple blocks south of Katella
    Im at main and Chapman, you should stop by clm for a frosty one some time.

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    Hallett19
    She needs a little work, but its mechanically awesome and done real well from front to back. A very safe and versatile family boat too !

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    Brian Ray
    Its a really nice boat. I'm not a big fan of the double step bow or the doghouse seating, but it is the colors I was hoping to find and the price is good. I've just started looking and was originally looking for more of a spectra or schiada but the longer I look the less picky I get. I'll keep it in mind.
    Is it a 23'?
    It's a 21'.....I'm the owner. I have an extra interior that consists of two bucket seats and a bench in the back. I'm throwing that in with the price. If you have any questions PM me. It's the smoothest boat I've ever been in....handles chop very well. Good solid hull....Just had it out this weekend. Hadn't started it in about two months....fired on the first try.

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