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The nicest line of new production boats...
On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 21:56:37 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote: ...I've seen in years... Sabreliner. They're just exquisite. http://www.sabreyachts.com/ What's your favorite? I've been thinking of this one to fit between the Contender and the Ranger. http://www.pacificskiffs.com/PBpages/PBV2600.html Later, Tom |
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... I've been thinking of this one to fit between the Contender and the Ranger. http://www.pacificskiffs.com/PBpages/PBV2600.html Later, Tom Interesting boat .... but I am curious as to the ride. At almost 26 feet and only 2300 lbs dry, it seems very light. Have you taken one out in some 3 footers? Eisboch |
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On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 07:20:56 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message .. . I've been thinking of this one to fit between the Contender and the Ranger. http://www.pacificskiffs.com/PBpages/PBV2600.html Interesting boat .... but I am curious as to the ride. At almost 26 feet and only 2300 lbs dry, it seems very light. Have you taken one out in some 3 footers? Yes - the first time at mouth of the Merrimack River on a really bad day - NE wind whipping around at 20/25. The second time was near where Black Lab Marine is located in Maine. They are very light for their size even loaded. The ride is rougher than a glass boat of the same class, but not as bad as you might think. I like the ability to trailer this boat from place-to-place without much fuss or bother. I'm still looking around for something to fit between the Ranger and the Contender. My kids don't like the Ranger (no potti) and they are afraid of the Contender. I'm searching for a compromise boat so that the wimmenz can have their one and only creature comfort, but still have a boat they can feel psychologically capable of handling. Later, Tom |
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"Harry Krause" wrote in What's your favorite? Being practical, I'd have to say the Saber 386. Now if Karl would lend me a mill or so...I'd probably go for the full meal deal... the Sabre 452. |
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Sabreliner.
They're just exquisite. http://www.sabreyachts.com/ What's your favorite? I dunno about "exquisite" but Sabres do have the rep of being well built. They're handsome, if thoroughly conventional. If I were choosing one as a gift, I'd pick the 38 Express if I could have it with a single bigger Cummins. This isn't meant as an insult, there is a long long list of boats I wouldn't accept for free... Gene Kearns wrote: They *do* look good...... I'm not crazy about foam or balsa core, though.... Why? Properly built & properly maintained, core is great. Lasts 99.9% as long as any other type of fiberglass. In talking about longevity, remember the old codger discussing a certain type of wood said to be resistant to rot: "Well mister, if you make a fence post out of that wood, and another fence post out of granite... the wood one will rot out about one year before the granite one does." DSK |
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
... I've been thinking of this one to fit between the Contender and the Ranger. http://www.pacificskiffs.com/PBpages/PBV2600.html I saw and went aboard a 23 WA, I was very impressed with the quality of the welds and sturdiness of construction. http://www.pacificskiffs.com/PBpages/PBV23.html |
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On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 11:45:37 -0500, "tbd" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message .. . I've been thinking of this one to fit between the Contender and the Ranger. http://www.pacificskiffs.com/PBpages/PBV2600.html I saw and went aboard a 23 WA, I was very impressed with the quality of the welds and sturdiness of construction. http://www.pacificskiffs.com/PBpages/PBV23.html They are very well built - I'll say that for 'em. Later, Tom |
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