On 2/26/13 11:13 PM, thumper wrote:
On 2/26/2013 9:18 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/26/13 12:08 PM, True North wrote:

Trouble is the dealer had the 18 and 20 foot Xcalibur models next to
my 16 model at the boat show. That 18 would have been a good
compromise for an extra $5k, but I would have had to buy a better tow
vehicle right away.
Also saw the ComPac Sunday Cat sailboat. A bIt pricey at $26k
including the trailer and mooring cover but it had me dreaming.

Back in the day, about 75% of the runabout style boats my dad sold were
in the 14-16 foot range, with 25-40 hp max outboards for use on Long
Island Sound, which can get quite choppy. The last few years of his
dealership, he switched to Merc outboards and every manufacturer started
to offer larger boats that required larger engines. But the smaller
boats are still popular on the Sound. I still see lots of 16-footers
every summer when I visit Connecticut, although they tend to be plastic
rather than aluminum.

As a young kid I spent some very happy hours on my dad's 16' Thompson.
This is as close to it as I could find.

http://tinyurl.com/amkjkdj

The motor was an older white Mercury 60hp and it felt pretty fast at the
time. I remember he literally ran circles around one of his friends
once just to rub it in.


Those old Thompsons, Cruisers, Inc., and Lymans were beautiful boats. My
dad sold the Cruisers line. I always thought the Lymans were the
prettiest. Century made some similar boats in the larger (for that time)
lengths, too. The round chines gave a pretty smooth ride, too.

On 2/27/2013 6:49 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/26/13 11:13 PM, thumper wrote:
On 2/26/2013 9:18 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/26/13 12:08 PM, True North wrote:

Trouble is the dealer had the 18 and 20 foot Xcalibur models next to
my 16 model at the boat show. That 18 would have been a good
compromise for an extra $5k, but I would have had to buy a better tow
vehicle right away.
Also saw the ComPac Sunday Cat sailboat. A bIt pricey at $26k
including the trailer and mooring cover but it had me dreaming.

Back in the day, about 75% of the runabout style boats my dad sold were
in the 14-16 foot range, with 25-40 hp max outboards for use on Long
Island Sound, which can get quite choppy. The last few years of his
dealership, he switched to Merc outboards and every manufacturer started
to offer larger boats that required larger engines. But the smaller
boats are still popular on the Sound. I still see lots of 16-footers
every summer when I visit Connecticut, although they tend to be plastic
rather than aluminum.

As a young kid I spent some very happy hours on my dad's 16' Thompson.
This is as close to it as I could find.

http://tinyurl.com/amkjkdj

The motor was an older white Mercury 60hp and it felt pretty fast at the
time. I remember he literally ran circles around one of his friends
once just to rub it in.


Those old Thompsons, Cruisers, Inc., and Lymans were beautiful boats. My
dad sold the Cruisers line. I always thought the Lymans were the
prettiest. Century made some similar boats in the larger (for that time)
lengths, too. The round chines gave a pretty smooth ride, too.

What part did you play in the family business?

In article om,
says...

On 2/27/2013 6:49 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/26/13 11:13 PM, thumper wrote:
On 2/26/2013 9:18 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/26/13 12:08 PM, True North wrote:

Trouble is the dealer had the 18 and 20 foot Xcalibur models next to
my 16 model at the boat show. That 18 would have been a good
compromise for an extra $5k, but I would have had to buy a better tow
vehicle right away.
Also saw the ComPac Sunday Cat sailboat. A bIt pricey at $26k
including the trailer and mooring cover but it had me dreaming.

Back in the day, about 75% of the runabout style boats my dad sold were
in the 14-16 foot range, with 25-40 hp max outboards for use on Long
Island Sound, which can get quite choppy. The last few years of his
dealership, he switched to Merc outboards and every manufacturer started
to offer larger boats that required larger engines. But the smaller
boats are still popular on the Sound. I still see lots of 16-footers
every summer when I visit Connecticut, although they tend to be plastic
rather than aluminum.

As a young kid I spent some very happy hours on my dad's 16' Thompson.
This is as close to it as I could find.

http://tinyurl.com/amkjkdj

The motor was an older white Mercury 60hp and it felt pretty fast at the
time. I remember he literally ran circles around one of his friends
once just to rub it in.


Those old Thompsons, Cruisers, Inc., and Lymans were beautiful boats. My
dad sold the Cruisers line. I always thought the Lymans were the
prettiest. Century made some similar boats in the larger (for that time)
lengths, too. The round chines gave a pretty smooth ride, too.

What part did you play in the family business?

Shop steward.

On Feb 27, 8:08*am, Meyer wrote:
On 2/27/2013 6:49 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:





On 2/26/13 11:13 PM, thumper wrote:
On 2/26/2013 9:18 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/26/13 12:08 PM, True North wrote:

Trouble is the dealer had the 18 and 20 foot Xcalibur models next to
my 16 model at the boat show. That 18 would have been a good
compromise for an extra $5k, but I would have had to buy a better tow
vehicle right away.
Also saw the ComPac Sunday Cat sailboat. A bIt pricey at $26k
including the trailer and mooring cover but it had me dreaming.

Back in the day, about 75% of the runabout style boats my dad sold were
in the 14-16 foot range, with 25-40 hp max outboards for use on Long
Island Sound, which can get quite choppy. The last few years of his
dealership, he switched to Merc outboards and every manufacturer started
to offer larger boats that required larger engines. But the smaller
boats are still popular on the Sound. I still see lots of 16-footers
every summer when I visit Connecticut, although they tend to be plastic
rather than aluminum.

As a young kid I spent some very happy hours on my dad's 16' Thompson.
This is as close to it as I could find.

http://tinyurl.com/amkjkdj

The motor was an older white Mercury 60hp and it felt pretty fast at the
time. *I remember he literally ran circles around one of his friends
once just to rub it in.

Those old Thompsons, Cruisers, Inc., and Lymans were beautiful boats. My
dad sold the Cruisers line. I always thought the Lymans were the
prettiest. Century made some similar boats in the larger (for that time)
lengths, too. The round chines gave a pretty smooth ride, too.

What part did you play in the family business?

Liar.......

True North wrote:
Yes it's a degree or two above freezing and with memories of the weekend visit to the Halifax International Boat Show, I'll taks a brave step and show a promotional video of my new boat.
This video shows items in a beige colour that went to black on my 2012 model.
Boat came with a full stand up canvas protection. I upgraded to the Mercury 60 Big Foot outboard,Deluxe Contour swivel seats and galvanized trailer, bought a travel cover, engine cover, transom saver etc.
http://vimeo.com/36015592
Nice little fish & ski. Why did you get the Big Foot? They are for
trolling larger boats, sailboats, and pontoons, right? Are your seats
really black?

True North wrote:
On Tuesday, 26 February 2013 13:54:13 UTC-4, Eisboch wrote:
snip...
Looks like a fun boat. Not familiar with the brand. Is it aluminum?

here's a presentation on my boat..although the presenter might be a bit weak...
http://vimeo.com/37380686

Not a bad boat but not as revolutionary as the speaker and the "music?"
would want you to believe.

Meyer wrote:
On 2/27/2013 6:49 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/26/13 11:13 PM, thumper wrote:
On 2/26/2013 9:18 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 2/26/13 12:08 PM, True North wrote:

Trouble is the dealer had the 18 and 20 foot Xcalibur models next to
my 16 model at the boat show. That 18 would have been a good
compromise for an extra $5k, but I would have had to buy a better tow
vehicle right away.
Also saw the ComPac Sunday Cat sailboat. A bIt pricey at $26k
including the trailer and mooring cover but it had me dreaming.

Back in the day, about 75% of the runabout style boats my dad sold
were
in the 14-16 foot range, with 25-40 hp max outboards for use on Long
Island Sound, which can get quite choppy. The last few years of his
dealership, he switched to Merc outboards and every manufacturer
started
to offer larger boats that required larger engines. But the smaller
boats are still popular on the Sound. I still see lots of 16-footers
every summer when I visit Connecticut, although they tend to be
plastic
rather than aluminum.

As a young kid I spent some very happy hours on my dad's 16' Thompson.
This is as close to it as I could find.

http://tinyurl.com/amkjkdj

The motor was an older white Mercury 60hp and it felt pretty fast at
the
time. I remember he literally ran circles around one of his friends
once just to rub it in.


Those old Thompsons, Cruisers, Inc., and Lymans were beautiful boats. My
dad sold the Cruisers line. I always thought the Lymans were the
prettiest. Century made some similar boats in the larger (for that time)
lengths, too. The round chines gave a pretty smooth ride, too.

What part did you play in the family business?
He liquidated it and didn't pay taxes, of course.

On Wednesday, 6 March 2013 21:45:49 UTC-4, Earl wrote:
True North wrote:

Yes it's a degree or two above freezing and with memories of the weekend visit to the Halifax International Boat Show, I'll taks a brave step and show a promotional video of my new boat.

This video shows items in a beige colour that went to black on my 2012 model.

Boat came with a full stand up canvas protection. I upgraded to the Mercury 60 Big Foot outboard,Deluxe Contour swivel seats and galvanized trailer, bought a travel cover, engine cover, transom saver etc.

http://vimeo.com/36015592

Nice little fish & ski. Why did you get the Big Foot? They are for

trolling larger boats, sailboats, and pontoons, right? Are your seats

really black?



Both dealer and manufacturer recommended the 60 Big Foot. They claim it's the most popular outboard for my boat.
I've read other articles that also recommend this motor for wide stern boats... and mine does look wide for a 16.5 footer. Kicks up quite a wake at low speeds.
I suppose it provides low end power to get a water skiier up and going

Tonight is time change, and the temps are to be in the mid to upper
50's.

I'm starting to eyeball the Marquis again

On Saturday, 9 March 2013 10:35:43 UTC-4, wrote:
It sucks to be you - weather, that is!



Nice boat! Hope you thaw out soon :-)


Weather is slowly improving... should be able to launch in a short 2.5 or 3 months.