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Default 28' chris craft catalina. opinions?

On Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:25:30 -0700 (PDT), wf3h
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'84 chris craft 28' catalina


The one thing about these boats is their interior room - the cabin is
very spacious and very well appointed for it's time. With respect to
having it surveyed, hey, couple hundred dollars? Take the chance.

I know a local who has one - never been in salt water, always fresh
water - he summers it on Lake George. Had it since it was new and
I've never heard him complain. Had the engines changed a couple of
years ago with 5.0L Mercs. He's kept it up well, had it painted a few
years back, etc. Says he'll keep it until it rots out from under him
- he's never had bad spots in the hull either which is, well, unusual.

I like them if that counts for anything.

Is the boat a salt or sweet water boat? That could make a difference.