Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

[bob johnson]

Im sure the DEC is just waiting for someone to claim it,... although he did include hull registration number,...that may come back and bite him.

I got the impression, its not even his boat...its just the park manager or a marina employee...."come get this thing out of here".....

 

[GA_Boater]

As soon as a salvage operation starts, all the fines and penalties transfer to the new owner, the salvor. What do we always say say about free boats?

 

[bob johnson]

As soon as a salvage operation starts, all the fines and penalties transfer to the new owner, the salvor. What do we always say say about free boats?

they better start stuff the cargo hold with stacks of $20's

 

[fishrdan]

Here's some big tin in need of lots of TLC... (I could swear my neighbor owned this 10 years ago, looks in the same condition.)

https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/6006393611.html

 

[Baylinerchuck]

I swear that looks longer than 20'.

 

[jbcurt00]

Here's some big tin in need of lots of TLC... (I could swear my neighbor owned this 10 years ago, looks in the same condition.)

Looks like a LoneStar or a Crestliner. Not an SC, dont know Lunds.

 

[GA_Boater]

The gunnel cutouts look familiar. Can't recall the brand.

 

[shaw520]

Here's some big tin in need of lots of TLC... (I could swear my neighbor owned this 10 years ago, looks in the same condition.)

https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/6006393611.html

that one gets a hmmmm,..might be worth a look-see,.... 4cyl merc 470???

 

[jbcurt00]

The gunnel cutouts look familiar. Can't recall the brand.

Yep, Lone Star.

Hope it doesnt have the same setup (a hot mess) that 64Osby found in his LS....

 

[GA_Boater]

that one gets a hmmmm,..might be worth a look-see,.... 4cyl merc 470???

She was built long before Merc thought of the 470. Probably a 2.5 120.

 

[shaw520]

She was built long before Merc thought of the 470. Probably a 2.5 120.

ahh!,... didnt realize shes that old.

 

[GA_Boater]

ahh!,... didnt realize shes that old.

The big Lone Stars were made late 50's to the mid 60's when Chrysler bought the company. I think this one is a '62-'64 model.

 

[hvymtl939]

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/boa/6014115552.html


I keep telling myself this is a bad idea. The admiral tells me it's a bad idea. But I still want to go check it out, especially since he's considering trades.

 

[jbcurt00]

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/boa/6014115552.html


I keep telling myself this is a bad idea. The admiral tells me it's a bad idea. But I still want to go check it out, especially since he's considering trades.

Whats not to love

All stick w Capetains exhaust

plus a bonus

With about 5k in thc, this boat would be in the 20 to $30k range.

And the "thickest fiberglass" the seller's ever seen.....

 

[hvymtl939]

Whats not to love
plus a bonus


And the "thickest fiberglass" the seller's ever seen.....

It was listed for months at 8900, and he recently dropped it. A cheap twin motor 30+ foot boat. Nothing to go wrong there, right? I still want it haha.

 

[Maclin]

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/boa/6014115552.html


I keep telling myself this is a bad idea. The admiral tells me it's a bad idea. But I still want to go check it out, especially since he's considering trades.

I like that it can go 60mph on just the starboard engine since the port engine "needs starter".

 

[tomhath]

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/boa/6014115552.html


I keep telling myself this is a bad idea. The admiral tells me it's a bad idea. But I still want to go check it out, especially since he's considering trades.

Sounds like the seller doesn't understand the concept of maintenance. Head doesn't work? Pull it out. Motor leaks oil and doesn't start? Use the other one. But it looks fast and is loud, and has a loud stereo so it must be a good boat - for someone else to own. .

 

[roffey]

for me the big problem with that boat, after its all fixed up would be the gas. You would need a nice free credit card just to run it for the weekend.

100 gal fuel tank, ouch.

 

[four winns 214]

https://louisville.craigslist.org/boa/5979731487.html

"....... could use new carpet and vinyl seating........"

Otherwise, a beautiful boat!

 

[Watermann]

https://louisville.craigslist.org/boa/5979731487.html

"....... could use new carpet and vinyl seating........"

Otherwise, a beautiful boat!

So why are all these ratty boats that haven't been cared for in years all sporting a "fresh rebuild" on the motor?