Boaters?

Bloke · 04-15-2021, 08:51 AM

Hey all, just wondered if we had some boaters out there, I can only assume so!

Well we sold our last boat 4 yrs ago and regretted it, have been waiting for the right time & perfect boat to replace. With last years lock down, the idea of staying/boating locally (New Hampshire) along with the surplus cash from no family vacations, allowed us to get back in! We're so excited to hit the lake this season on this beauty, literally the only boat that has me snapping my neck to look at as they pass.

New to us, 2012 Chris Craft Launch 25 (27LOA), Boat garage kept its whole life, 200 hrs, Heritage spec, absolutely mint.

Would love to see some other boaters out there!

kscarrol · 04-15-2021, 09:51 AM

Two happiest days in man's life...

Congrats, it is a sweet boat! I just hang with my friends who have boats, much cheaper that way!

Vitacura · 04-15-2021, 10:12 AM

I've always loved the lines on Chris Craft, Congrats!

zx10guy · 04-15-2021, 10:14 AM

Another Bust Out Another Thousand owner here.

1988 Beneteau First 285

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fiveohwblow · 04-15-2021, 10:16 AM

The Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria...

Tommy-G · 04-15-2021, 10:58 AM

Pics of said boats or don't care

kscarrol · 04-15-2021, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyG-inFlaNow

Pics of said boats or don't care

Umm, OP included five pics of said boat...

rebekahb · 04-15-2021, 11:11 AM

Congrats!! Chris Craft makes a gorgeous boat.

Vista · 04-15-2021, 11:16 AM

I'll be content with a small boat for now. It is enough for me for infrequent trips to Ladoga Lake for fishing.
Its annual maintenance tends to zero - very convenient ))

CTinline-six · 04-15-2021, 11:24 AM

Nice boats! I got my boating license last year, have worked on several boat engines for friends, but don't own one (yet). I'm starting to find the best idea is have several friends with boats that I exchange borrowing them for the maintenance work I perform.

charlie fairmont · 04-15-2021, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vista

I'll be content with a small boat for now. It is enough for me for infrequent trips to Ladoga Lake for fishing.
Its annual maintenance tends to zero - very convenient ))

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vista

I'll be content with a small boat for now. It is enough for me for infrequent trips to Ladoga Lake for fishing.
Its annual maintenance tends to zero - very convenient ))

She looks real clean, Op, enjoy.

Vista, I too like a small boat and the layout of your looks great. What is she?

chassis · 04-15-2021, 11:32 AM

Congratulations! Beautiful boat. Where did you find it? Dealer? Craigslist? Facebook mkt? Neighbor?

I have been a boater since I was knee high to a grasshopper.

Bust out another thousand...
A hole in the water into which one throws money...
Two happiest days of a man's life...
Alot of fun!

Bloke · 04-15-2021, 11:56 AM

Cheers all, fantastic to see other boats..........if you're floatin', you're boatin'!!!!!

Big step up from a 15yr old Chaparral, but so worth it, the fun, the family memories, the stress release......has a beer cooler! LOL

Yeah saw her on Boattrader.com at a local marina, which to be honest we needed, as slips/berths on the Lake are non-existent! literally the only way to guarantee yourself a slip is to buy through a lake dealer. Thankfully this boat ticked all the boxes.

Cheers for all the comments

M-technik-3 · 04-15-2021, 12:01 PM

Boat equals one of the Three F's, If it Fly's, Float's, or F @#$'s it cheaper to rent then buy.

That being said if you have a house on say a lake it would be nice.

Emilime75 · 04-15-2021, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bloke

Hey all, just wondered if we had some boaters out there, I can only assume so!

Well we sold our last boat 4 yrs ago and regretted it, have been waiting for the right time & perfect boat to replace. With last years lock down, the idea of staying/boating locally (New Hampshire) along with the surplus cash from no family vacations, allowed us to get back in! We're so excited to hit the lake this season on this beauty, literally the only boat that has me snapping my neck to look at as they pass.

New to us, 2012 Chris Craft Launch 25 (27LOA), Boat garage kept its whole life, 200 hrs, Heritage spec, absolutely mint.

Would love to see some other boaters out there!

Beautiful, and a Chris Craft, love it. Mine doesn't quite compare, but it suits my needs and the lakes around me - 06 Sea Ray 185 Sport. Thought about upgrading this year, but choices are limited and prices are through the roof around here.

rebekahb · 04-15-2021, 12:05 PM

Hoping I can convince my husband to sell after this summer. We've had lots of fun over the years in power boats. I love the sound of the engines and the whipples when you hit the throttles. Something about loud engines and horsepower make me happy.

We've been riding more with our friends in their 33 formula and I like having the shade option and we can all be on one boat hanging out. That's his boat next to ours.

Nachbar · 04-15-2021, 12:27 PM

Gongrats Mate

Btw: a Boat is a hole in the water, where you pour money into 😉

kscarrol · 04-15-2021, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebekahb

Hoping I can convince my husband to sell after this summer. We've had lots of fun over the years in power boats. I love the sound of the engines and the whipples when you hit the throttles. Something about loud engines and horsepower make me happy.

We've been riding more with our friends in their 33 formula and I like having the shade option and we can all be on one boat hanging out. That's his boat next to ours.

Nice rebekahb!! You the blond or the brunette with the blue cap?

DETRoadster · 04-15-2021, 12:35 PM

16 replies in and not a single "motorboating" wisecrack? Im stunned.

UncleWede · 04-15-2021, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kscarrol

Nice rebekahb!! You the blond or the brunette with the blue cap?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

16 replies in and not a single "motorboating" wisecrack? Im stunned.

We were awaiting an answer from rebekah

Tommy-G · 04-15-2021, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

Umm, OP included five pics of said boat...

This has happened to me before...I have no pictures on my browser from OP but I have everyone elses

upstatedoc · 04-15-2021, 01:18 PM

This thread is giving me "boat envy"

04-15-2021, 08:51 AM	#1
Bloke Private First Class 93 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2018 M550i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bedford, NH iTrader: (0)	Boaters? - Wohooo New (to me) boat Hey all, just wondered if we had some boaters out there, I can only assume so! Well we sold our last boat 4 yrs ago and regretted it, have been waiting for the right time & perfect boat to replace. With last years lock down, the idea of staying/boating locally (New Hampshire) along with the surplus cash from no family vacations, allowed us to get back in! We're so excited to hit the lake this season on this beauty, literally the only boat that has me snapping my neck to look at as they pass. New to us, 2012 Chris Craft Launch 25 (27LOA), Boat garage kept its whole life, 200 hrs, Heritage spec, absolutely mint. Would love to see some other boaters out there!
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kscarrol Brigadier General 9763 Rep 4,136 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Two happiest days in man's life... Congrats, it is a sweet boat! I just hang with my friends who have boats, much cheaper that way! __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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Vitacura Ich Liebe mein BMW 413 Rep 887 Posts Drives: 21 M240i CV, 23 X1 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa Bay iTrader: (0)	I've always loved the lines on Chris Craft, Congrats!
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04-15-2021, 11:11 AM	#8
rebekahb First Lieutenant 3237 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New Orleans, LA iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! Chris Craft makes a gorgeous boat.
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Vista Enlisted Member 1268 Rep 35 Posts Drives: X3 2.0d X1 2.0 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Tartaria iTrader: (0)	I'll be content with a small boat for now. It is enough for me for infrequent trips to Ladoga Lake for fishing. Its annual maintenance tends to zero - very convenient )) Attached Images
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chassis Colonel 8241 Rep 2,519 Posts Drives: 9Y0 Cayenne S Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Einbahnstraße iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Porsche Cayenne S [7.69]	Congratulations! Beautiful boat. Where did you find it? Dealer? Craigslist? Facebook mkt? Neighbor? I have been a boater since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Bust out another thousand... A hole in the water into which one throws money... Two happiest days of a man's life... Alot of fun! Attached Images
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04-15-2021, 11:56 AM	#13
Bloke Private First Class 93 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2018 M550i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bedford, NH iTrader: (0)	Cheers all, fantastic to see other boats..........if you're floatin', you're boatin'!!!!! Big step up from a 15yr old Chaparral, but so worth it, the fun, the family memories, the stress release......has a beer cooler! LOL Yeah saw her on Boattrader.com at a local marina, which to be honest we needed, as slips/berths on the Lake are non-existent! literally the only way to guarantee yourself a slip is to buy through a lake dealer. Thankfully this boat ticked all the boxes. Cheers for all the comments
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rebekahb First Lieutenant 3237 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New Orleans, LA iTrader: (0)	Hoping I can convince my husband to sell after this summer. We've had lots of fun over the years in power boats. I love the sound of the engines and the whipples when you hit the throttles. Something about loud engines and horsepower make me happy. We've been riding more with our friends in their 33 formula and I like having the shade option and we can all be on one boat hanging out. That's his boat next to ours. Attached Images
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