Pivoting away from cars for a bit...
Early fiberglass Century Resorter. I am new to boats. We have a modern Sea Ray in the extended family, great capable & reliable boat but it has all the character of a Clorox bottle. I always wanted a classic woodie, but wood boats are a lifestyle not a hobby...for when I am retired. I targeted early glass classics and found this a couple states over. Merc V8 inboard...I lean towards European cars, but few things sound as good as a big American V8, especially through a water exhaust. The idle hooked me.
Strong motor, solid floors, needs some minor electrical attention and a good fluff & buff after sitting. Some owner seems to have covered some of the wood trim with vinyl, so that will go. Otherwise, is very original and, importantly, un "improved" by the prior owners. Most importantly, she has the big fittings of a classic and is pretty unlike most modern boats.
Time to learn something new... Any other old boat fans?
Some once said to me "....nothing is as expensive as a cheap boat"
Early fiberglass Century Resorter. I am new to boats. We have a modern Sea Ray in the extended family, great capable & reliable boat but it has all the character of a Clorox bottle. I always wanted a classic woodie, but wood boats are a lifestyle not a hobby...for when I am retired. I targeted early glass classics and found this a couple states over. Merc V8 inboard...I lean towards European cars, but few things sound as good as a big American V8, especially through a water exhaust. The idle hooked me.
Strong motor, solid floors, needs some minor electrical attention and a good fluff & buff after sitting. Some owner seems to have covered some of the wood trim with vinyl, so that will go. Otherwise, is very original and, importantly, un "improved" by the prior owners. Most importantly, she has the big fittings of a classic and is pretty unlike most modern boats.
Time to learn something new... Any other old boat fans?
Some once said to me "....nothing is as expensive as a cheap boat"