Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

matt167

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

I like how those axles are $1k.. If they are mobile home axles like I think they might be. Those things are worthless because the tires for them are near $500 each and illegal to use in many places ( DOT rating only goes as far as mobile homes )
 

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Not Craigslist, but someone smokin the good stuff.. It IS a pretty nice boat, but that kicker steering is comical. They make steering kits that connect the motors together for about the same cost as that second helm.. And the price. Someone could get a much newer boat for the same money. It's a fishing boat, so it's not going to command a higher price rigged like it is.

Beautiful Classic 1966 18 ft STARCRAFT with two outboards in Other Boats | eBay Motors
 

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

I actually kinda like the steering, but this is comical:

"Enjoy, boating, fishing, skiing, as the boat increases in value."
 

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Yea, don't get me wrong, the steering does make sense. Can sit in the seat and watch the rods and steer the boat, but it does seem as a backwards way of doing things... I didn't pick up on that line before. That's funny right there.
 

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Not Craigslist, but someone smokin the good stuff.. It IS a pretty nice boat, but that kicker steering is comical. They make steering kits that connect the motors together for about the same cost as that second helm.. And the price. Someone could get a much newer boat for the same money. It's a fishing boat, so it's not going to command a higher price rigged like it is.

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Well, it does have a "sump pump." I wonder if it's a crawl space or a full basement.
 

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

And at $10k it hasn't hit the reserve.............. I'll go out on a limb and bet he doesn't get one bid, unless a buddy bids to get the ball rolling... Clean boat tho.......
 

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Well, it does have a "sump pump." I wonder if it's a crawl space or a full basement.

LOL, I was thinking the same thing.....
 

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Ever wonder where all the passed over gems on Craigslist end up when they don't sell?

HELPING HANDS OF AMERICA HAS BOATS! - $1


SCROLL DOWN! All Boats MUST be seen in person...600 Washington St. (Rte 1) in Wrentham,Ma. M-F 8-5 and 8-2 on Saturday.....The boat is located at Helping Hands of America, which accepts Donated Cars, Trucks and Boats for 3 local charities.....Meals on Wheels, The Sacred Heart Mission and The Association of Blind Citizens.....Ask for Bill and tell him Tom sent you. I have no answers, I POST for the charities and they do not take phone calls, Sorry! NO PHOTOS


27' 1977 BAYLINER $300
28' 1978 UNIFLITE $500
28' 1988 BAJA CRUISER $1650
22' 1969 SLICKCRAFT $500
24' 1989 MAGNUM $2150
19' 1987 ARROW GLASS $1750
BAYLINER FREE (hope it's the one pictured)
21' 1986 PENN YAN $1850
18' 8" 1986 4 WINNS $600
27' 1984 SEA RAY $1500
20' 1983 THOMPSON $2150
17' 1974 GLASTRON $500
19' 1986 BAYLINER $750
19' 1982 VIKING $1250
17' 1980 GLASTRON $500
21' 1988 SEARAY $1000
17' 1984 LARSON $1100
26' 1986 SEARAY $1500
16' 1976 GLASTEX $400
28' 1983 BAYLINER $1750
16' 1986 MONARCH $500
19' 1999 4 WINNS $2100
15' 1992 HUNTER $900

Original ad here: HELPING HANDS OF AMERICA HAS BOATS!

While I'm all for the charities and their causes, I think I'd rather make a monetary donation with out the ugly eyesore to haul home afterwards...
 

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tomhath

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

I guess nobody told him that trailer don't fit

Hard to tell, the trailer might fit if the winch was moved up the tongue a couple of feet.

I also wonder if this steering arrangement will work. He seems to have the right connector for a Johnson but obviously it's not installed. Have to run back and forth to operate the throttle though...:lol:

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

And the motor is not hooked up to the steering wheel. It's set up to be a stern drive.

I think they flip the tiller handle down and hang it on the control cables. rough steering, but 10hp on a boat that could probably use 35-50hp it would work at the speeds it can put out.. I have seen a lot of tiller motors set up like that, tho it's not right at all
 

DAN M VAGOS

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

You think that guy liked samon fishing .
 

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Yep it need engine. More to the point, it need truck with big engine to tow it to the dump.

What is with the PVC pipes in the floor?

that's what i was trying to figure out... Maybe he had it set up to hold his fireworks in place on the 4th?
 
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