Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Bart Sr.

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

bob johnson said:
I pass this boat in someones side yard, not 25 yards from the road on the way to a ramp on the Hudson River, that i use once in a while.

seems it has been sitting there for a LONG LONG time...

I wonder how someone could put a postive spin on its description to go into a craigslist ad.....

ha ha ha

"classic cabin cruiser, 35 ft mohagany abounds, twin motors needs a little TLC to get back in shape!" ect ect ect ha ha ha

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I wonder why is it kept?? no money to get rid of it???

life long DREAM of restoring it?????????

what about the neighbors?????

I zoomed a photo I have of it , and it looks like it was last registered in 81!!



bob
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Looks like a good bonfire/weenie roast candidate.
 
ezmobee

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

That price seems a little steep for a motor that looks like it's been buried in the ground for a few years :eek:
 
redfury

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

probably priced it based on the HP at roughly $10/hp while doing really bad math :D
 
Andy in NY

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

4k for this boat and it doesnt even have a trailer jack...

http://plattsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/1737953727.html


This boat is 16ft deep V open bow with biniki top 4 swivel seats in back and bow seats in front. This boat has lowrance fish and depth finder 2 electric walker downriggers double pole holdes with 4ft. boom. Powered by 85 merc. and 4hp johnson trolling motor both run great. theres a drive on trailer with an electric.winch to finish the job. You may call for more details at 518-834-7965

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Andy in NY

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

ever heard of a MURK motor?

oh, and "the hole motor runs"...

http://burlington.craigslist.org/boa/1738001702.html

two 70hp murk outboard - $325 (swanton)

Date: 2010-05-12, 8:00PM EDT
Reply to: sale-4qbap-1738001702@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

two 70hp murcury outboard motors one parts has power trim,otherone hole motor runs. 325.00 for pair or trade for 100hp or larger evenrude email wheeling90@yahoo.com or call 802-370-8619 thank you

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QC

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

Not sure if this is TLC . . . but thought you'd get a kick out of it:

I Want to Start My Own Interior Shop (San Bernardino)

Date: 2010-05-12, 11:35PM PDT
Reply to: sale-sf7d5-1738397761@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]


I Want to Start My Own Interior Shop , for the Little Guy in Lower Cost Range !!!

This Shop will be to Cater to Low Income, Normal and Economy Interior Jobs...

**This Shop Will Be Totally Licensed, Permitted, Tax Paying, Out of a Commercial Bldg**

Since I can't get an Affordable Price to Put Interior in My Boat !

And I can't sell or Trade a Boat to get the other One Re-Upholstered !

I am Going to Start My Own Shop and Do My Own Upholstery !

And Do Upholstery for Other Folks Like Myself that Need Upholstery Done...

Won't be Like WCM Interiors, or the guy in M/V, or the Lady in Beaumont ? but it will be Functional, Use-Able, Affordable !!

I will Also do the Wood Work for the Seats, Shop Coming Soon !!!

And Since I Have Done Floors in Two of My Own Boats, I Can Do Those Also !!

***THIS IS A NEW !! SHOP BEING FORGED TOGETHER, NO PICS OF WORK YET !!***
***I AM WORKING ON A DEAL TO BRING IN A MAN WITH ME THAT HAS EXPERIENCE***
***THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS, TRYING TO GET THINGS GOING***
***IF YOU HAVE A BOAT YOU NEED WORKED ON, SEND 2 OR 3 PICS OF INSIDE***
***I HAVE TO FINISH GETTING ALL NECESSARY PERMITS FOR SAN BERNARDINO***
***Or If You Have Experience in Interior, Regular Standard Jobs, Wanna Start Shop Together, CONTACT ME PLEASE***
 
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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Pictures are worth a thousand words!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/boa/1739567587.html

Parting out or complete ran great a few years ago, took outdrive off to replace noisy gimbal bearing haven't got to it yet.



3.0 4cyl. missing starter and alternator 17 ft bowrider model EZloader alpha one outdrive 500.00 firm EZload Trailer 500.00 firm Boat 500.00 firm



missing bow cushions motor cover decent seats. I can be reached at 360-561-5614
 
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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

marlboro180 said:
That was really just the speed of the missing piston as it whizzed past his head!
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hahaha

You know, someday, someone is going to post up an ad from someone viewing this thread...
 
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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

skargo said:
78mph too, neat.
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On the right boat, running the right Jack plate, and swinging the right prop 78 mph is not out of the question.
 
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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Crash - O - Rama!

( Holland is a speedway in western New York state that sponsors demolition derbies, including one with trailered boats. )
 
QC

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

That's ^^^^^ an admission that TLC is not the issue :cool:
 
Bama J

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

This is not a boat, but I got a chuckle out of it and thought I'd share.....:D

http://huntsville.craigslist.org/boa/1744530187.html

7REALLY GOOD FISHING ROTS WITH 4 RAILS - $45

This is a really good deal

i have all this fishing poles
They are in good conditions, this deal comes with 4 RAILS for the fishing poles
For more info please call me 256-417-1826
NOT E MAILS NOT CHECKS JUST CASH AND PHONE CALLS
 
Andy in NY

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

ya know i must admit i thought some of this was being made up, like the fishing rots and rails... till i saw this:

http://plattsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/1742179531.html

center council Crestliner/120hp Suzi & Trailor - $4000 (2400 Silver Lake rd)

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Date: 2010-05-15, 11:31AM EDT
Reply to: sale-cha46-1742179531@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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Runs great, needs tlc great fishing boat 518-647-8061 ask for LeRoy


Location: 2400 Silver Lake rd
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