Interesting Craigs List finds

RainDog wrote: But what is the deal with it being a red boat with a blue interior? The background looks like a dealer or salvage yard. I wonder if he was putting 2 different boats together. It might be a 'newer' engine, trans and interior out of a wreck for the red hull.

Im certain thats exactly what it is. The blue interior and Excal powertrain appear to be out of a current direct drive CC.

Hollywood wrote: 1984 SN 2001 Project $4500, newer trailer + Excalibur

I think I remember seeing a pic of the EXCAL in an older ad too.

I thought 79 already sold his boat...

[URL=http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/865018520.html]67 Mustang/URL]

Hollywood wrote: IM NOT GOING TO SEND OUT A MILLION PICS TO TIRE KICKERS, IF YOU ARE TRULLY INTRESTED YOU WILL MAKE THE DRIVE TO COME SEE. ITS IN PRESTINE COND. I PAID OVER 30K TO HAVE BOAT RESTORED TO ORIGINAL GLORY.

I couldn't resist emailing this seller to find out more on the "100 year" wood. He emailed me back and asked for me to call him so I did. He started off not even allowing me to ask any questions but rather went into this big story about the boats history. It was a friends fathers boat. I also had to hear about these boats being used at Cypress Gardens as tow boats. (That's a new one!!) Regarding the stringers, I don't know if he was being evasive or he just wasn't that familiar with the wood. First he told me it was a composite then switched his story and said it was some kind of fancy wood that was kiln dried. He then stated that it was very expensive - $200 for the wood just to do the stringers!! Hmmm!! Sounds like he had all the work done "professionally" and now has got all the $$$ tied up in it and wants the $18,900 even though stating he's put 30K into it! I asked him if he thought he would get it and he said yes because it's been completely "restored" - new engine and tuck & pleated upholstery!! He also feels that boats in Florida are very expensive. I wished him the best of luck with his sale. If he had placed his ad on ebay, he sure would be a great candidate for a post in our other thread on people selling things!!!

BTW, He works at a transmission repair. I guess that doesn't require proper spelling! Sorry Eric - ether you are a good speller or you have "spell check" !!

1986 2001 for $3K in Tampa, FL

I must say that I get a little weary when they don't post pictures and even more so when they state in their ad "I don't have any pictures"

Edit: See, I was right, boat is discussed HERE

Club CCFan...Thicker than Thieves!!!

Yeah we looked at that boat yesterday. In this case pics are worth a thousand words. Not worth 3K, maybe 1K to part out. Its been sitting uncovered and under a tree for more then a year.

1968 Ski Nautique in MN

This is interesting to me:

Early '60 Starflite?

16' boat with bench seat. The only thing with a bench seat and a check on the sides is a Star Flite.

Here is what the owner says:
It has a ford interceptor motor.
It has a bench seat in the front and a bench seat in the back.
I don't know about the transmission.
The engine will fire, really don't know more beyond that.
as for taking pictures we have had problems. It is in the garage/single boat garage. Really not much room. We are not great on the computer so downloading them has been difficult.
The boat is at lake lanier GA. you can come see it.
If you have other questions I will answer as best I can.
The boat was bought 18 yrs ago. It has a v-8 ford interceptor.
The carbs are duel.
the engine at this point probably needs overhauling.
it hasn't been used in about 10 yrs. At the time we had small children and bought a new fish/ski with a deep haul.
This correct craft is a ski boat.
If you have the time for her, she was a great and fun boat, had intentions of bringing her back. Family, job and now horses leave no time for the lake. Our other boat never touched the water this year.

That's not far from me...

Pete,
Yes , thats the first time I got the ol girl wet.

As for the bottom, its not paint, it's scale! It looked like concrete. Thanks to Pat Allen's suggestion, I used muratic acid to clean it off. NOT a fun job and definately an outside one!

Came across this Mustang for $1400
1968 Mustang in Michigan
Steve

Steve, that is the second to latest boat posted in the Diaries. Although it is listed at $1,000 it sounds like he just wants a few benjamin's waved in front of his face like Buffalo says.

RainDog wrote: Yeah, I'd reckon that it wouldn't take much to take that home. But isn't a little insulting that is 100% more for CCF'ers than the great Craigslist unwashed, heh heh.

That's good info. Thanks!