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I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
The boat seems to be in really good shape. No blisters in the hull.
Mercruiser alpha 4.3 L v-6 with moderate hrs. I'm not really a fan of the "bubble" concep, but the length and room is nice, Big enough for a week ender or a river cruiser, but still small enough to be trailerable. any comments? |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
wrote in message oups.com... The boat seems to be in really good shape. No blisters in the hull. Mercruiser alpha 4.3 L v-6 with moderate hrs. I'm not really a fan of the "bubble" concep, but the length and room is nice, Big enough for a week ender or a river cruiser, but still small enough to be trailerable. any comments? Hours on engine? Documentation of PM and repairs? Condition of interior including upholstery? Options? Size? Price? |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
JimH wrote: Hours on engine? Not really sure of total hr.s on the boat, but Mercruiser re-man engine installed 3 yrs ago. oil looks used (not recently changed) but looks good. Havaline 10-40 Documentation of PM and repairs? Clear water certificate, and winterization done by marina with reciepts for the last 5 yrs. Gimbal bering replaced this past spring. Condition of interior including upholstery? Not bad, no real weathering on the seats. could use some scrubbing. but not tore up or rotted. fore deck and rails are a slight bit chalky. I didn't see any signs of water leaks on the inside from the deck. Options? Ice box, alky stove, hi-beam searchlight mounted on bow. weather top for keeping out rain when not in use, (could use repair, might replace) depth finder of some sorts , supposedly works. am/fm/weather band, cassette/cd and 300w Jensen stereo set up (works) installed well, and looks good, no wires strung to 'n 'fro and no mildew that I could detect. head with tank and 20 gal fresh water and sink, no hot water, no shower. Size? Price? 23 ft. . galvanized trailer on good shape, tires starting to weather crack, though. It didn't get much use, because the people that had it lived only 18 mi,. from the lake with little stop 'n go in between. Bering buddies on all four. the whole shibang for $4500. |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
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I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
wrote in message ups.com... agreed! the old rule about investing is "if you can't afford to lose it(money), you can't afford to invest it, either. $4500. isn't going to make nor break me, even if the deal went bad. Like I said, the boat seems to be in good shape, No new, but well taken care of. Sounds like a reasonable deal to me. Good luck with it. Eisboch |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
On 29 Oct 2006 22:01:35 -0800, "Chuck Gould"
wrote: They start off at $4500, but it "just needs" this, and then "just needs" that. Pretty soon some folks have another 100-200 percent of the original purchase price involved, with no end in sight. Some would call that routine maintenance of course. The issue that causes sticker shock with an older boat is that repairs are done at "new boat" prices. |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
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I'm not really a fan of the "bubble" concep I hate to sound ignorant, but it's just the way I am. What's a bubble boat? |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
On Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:46:26 -0500, Ernest Scribbler wrote:
wrote I'm not really a fan of the "bubble" concep I hate to sound ignorant, but it's just the way I am. What's a bubble boat? http://www.yachtsurvey.com/BubbleDecks.htm |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
"thunder" wrote
What's a bubble boat? http://www.yachtsurvey.com/BubbleDecks.htm Ah, I see. Fortunately my own boat's styling can best be described as "barge-like." http://users.adelphia.net/~blizzard3...18brochure.jpg |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
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I've decided for our purposes, we'd be better off finding a good deal on a 20-22 ft. open bow What you really need is a good solid 18' tri-hull of about 1977 vintage. And I just happen to know where one is ... |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
Thanks Earnest. I do appreciate the offer, however, thats really only
about a foot longer than what I have now. Ernest Scribbler wrote: wrote I've decided for our purposes, we'd be better off finding a good deal on a 20-22 ft. open bow What you really need is a good solid 18' tri-hull of about 1977 vintage. And I just happen to know where one is ... |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
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Thanks Earnest. I do appreciate the offer, however, thats really only about a foot longer than what I have now. Ah, but it's got that fabulous barge-like shape that makes it way roomier than those pointy nosed things they make nowadays. |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
Ernest Scribbler wrote: Ah, but it's got that fabulous barge-like shape that makes it way roomier than those pointy nosed things they make nowadays. A salesman of the highest (or lowest) degree. LOL! |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
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I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
"James Sweet" wrote in message news:KtV1h.8323$gf5.5646@trndny01... wrote: Ernest Scribbler wrote: Ah, but it's got that fabulous barge-like shape that makes it way roomier than those pointy nosed things they make nowadays. A salesman of the highest (or lowest) degree. LOL! As ugly as those barge shaped things are, they really do look rather practical and to be honest, I'd rather have one than one of the modern bubble things, but then I like old boxy cars a lot better than modern bubbls as well. When you want something to be roomy and useful on the inside, a boxy form is the logical shape to make it. The trihulls were one of the greatest boats for room inside for lake boating. As long as the lake was smooooooth. Any chop and the chiropractor collected. |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
On 31 Oct 2006 18:25:41 -0800, wrote:
Ernest Scribbler wrote: Ah, but it's got that fabulous barge-like shape that makes it way roomier than those pointy nosed things they make nowadays. A salesman of the highest (or lowest) degree. LOL! Did you ever consider a walk-around cuddy? I've been very pleased with mine, and it's much safer than the bubble boat for someone trying to get to the front of the boat. Here is one like mine. http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1571976/0 |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
Thanks John, Hey! thats a nice looking boat!
I am look at a cuddy as we speak. I'm really not a cuddy fan, but this is a 21 foot, marquis, with a GM 305 mercruiser, and it's priced down to where its reasonable. JohnH wrote: On 31 Oct 2006 18:25:41 -0800, wrote: Ernest Scribbler wrote: Ah, but it's got that fabulous barge-like shape that makes it way roomier than those pointy nosed things they make nowadays. A salesman of the highest (or lowest) degree. LOL! Did you ever consider a walk-around cuddy? I've been very pleased with mine, and it's much safer than the bubble boat for someone trying to get to the front of the boat. Here is one like mine. http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1571976/0 |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
"Calif Bill" wrote
The trihulls were one of the greatest boats for room inside for lake boating. As long as the lake was smooooooth. Any chop and the chiropractor collected. Mine doesn't do that. |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
"Ernest Scribbler" wrote in message ... "Calif Bill" wrote The trihulls were one of the greatest boats for room inside for lake boating. As long as the lake was smooooooth. Any chop and the chiropractor collected. Mine doesn't do that. Is yours a cathedral hull tri-hull or one of the later Airslots? |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
Calif Bill wrote: Is yours a cathedral hull tri-hull or one of the later Airslots? Airslot? is that what a "semi-V" is? I'm not familiar w/an airslot. I know of tri-hulls, and semi-V hulls |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
wrote in message oups.com... Calif Bill wrote: Is yours a cathedral hull tri-hull or one of the later Airslots? Airslot? is that what a "semi-V" is? I'm not familiar w/an airslot. I know of tri-hulls, and semi-V hulls Welcraft brought out the Airslot as an improvement on the Tri-hull. Made the center deeper than the side sponsons. |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
On 1 Nov 2006 17:31:59 -0800, wrote:
Thanks John, Hey! thats a nice looking boat! I am look at a cuddy as we speak. I'm really not a cuddy fan, but this is a 21 foot, marquis, with a GM 305 mercruiser, and it's priced down to where its reasonable. This one? http://tinyurl.com/skl47 Having had both a center console and a w/a cuddy, I can't imagine why one would want a center console. |
I'm thinking of buying a 1989 Thundercraft magnum "bubble boat"
"Calif Bill" wrote
Welcraft brought out the Airslot as an improvement on the Tri-hull. Made the center deeper than the side sponsons. Sponsons? Get outta here with that arcane nautical lingo, I just ride around in boats, I don't build 'em. The pointy part in the middle sticks further down into the water than the sides of my boat. This is the closest thing I have to a head on view of it: http://www.formulaboats.com/articles...Vintage&id=202 By the time you get to the back (what you naval architects might call the stern) it's more or less V shaped, which you can kind of see he http://users.adelphia.net/~blizzard3...s/loweroff.jpg I googled "airslot" and didn't find anything that looks much like my boat, but I did find this interesting tidbit: http://www.windycitypokerrun.com/formula-racing Thunderbird was founded by Woodie Woodson in 1956 in the Miami, Florida, area, producing boats that were exclusively trihull or "cathedral" design. Decisively proving its staying power and stability, an eighteen-foot Thunderbird made the first successful sterndrive crossing from Miami to Nassau in 1959. I had a friend in the 80s with a tri-hull boat, don't recall the make, and it was a rough ride like you mentioned in the other post. Mine doesn't seem nearly so harsh to me, and I doubt that I became any more tolerant of such things in the intervening years. As I recall, his hull was a lot flatter in general than mine. |
I'm getting it next week!
Thats the one, John. I'll be picking it up next week!
Even if it's not that favorable, I can still part it out and come out ahead. I think Well, you can see I didn't give much for it JohnH wrote: On 1 Nov 2006 17:31:59 -0800, wrote: Thanks John, Hey! thats a nice looking boat! I am look at a cuddy as we speak. I'm really not a cuddy fan, but this is a 21 foot, marquis, with a GM 305 mercruiser, and it's priced down to where its reasonable. This one? http://tinyurl.com/skl47 Having had both a center console and a w/a cuddy, I can't imagine why one would want a center console. |
I'm getting it next week!
On 3 Nov 2006 19:04:22 -0800, wrote:
Thats the one, John. I'll be picking it up next week! Even if it's not that favorable, I can still part it out and come out ahead. I think Well, you can see I didn't give much for it JohnH wrote: On 1 Nov 2006 17:31:59 -0800, wrote: Thanks John, Hey! thats a nice looking boat! I am look at a cuddy as we speak. I'm really not a cuddy fan, but this is a 21 foot, marquis, with a GM 305 mercruiser, and it's priced down to where its reasonable. This one? http://tinyurl.com/skl47 Having had both a center console and a w/a cuddy, I can't imagine why one would want a center console. Super! My Proline 21'er is also a '97, with a 5.7L Mercruiser. I've had pretty good luck with it. I have had to replace the manifolds and risers, belts, water pump, and a few other things, but all in all I've been pretty satisfied with it. Good luck. Let us know if the ad was correct, as it sounds to be in decent condition. |
I'm getting it next week!
On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:45:54 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote: On 3 Nov 2006 19:04:22 -0800, wrote: Having had both a center console and a w/a cuddy, I can't imagine why one would want a center console. Because center console's rule!!! Well, yes. But other than their monarchical qualities, what big advantage do they have over a decently designed walkaround? |
I'm getting it next week!
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:23:18 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:45:54 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On 3 Nov 2006 19:04:22 -0800, wrote: Having had both a center console and a w/a cuddy, I can't imagine why one would want a center console. Because center console's rule!!! Well, yes. But other than their monarchical qualities, what big advantage do they have over a decently designed walkaround? Because I own one. At one time I owned two. :) I'm taking the Bassy approach to these things. It is what I say it is and nothing will change my mind - not fact, not logic, nothing. Oddly, it's very satisfying. I don't have to think, don't have to do research, don't even have to take into account, absorb, or even comprehend other opinions - all I have to do is make a statement and stand by it regardless of evidence to the contrary. Thus the following. Center Consoles Rule!! Everyone here KNOWS you are the one that is closed minded. |
I'm getting it next week!
basskisser wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:23:18 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:45:54 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On 3 Nov 2006 19:04:22 -0800, wrote: Having had both a center console and a w/a cuddy, I can't imagine why one would want a center console. Because center console's rule!!! Well, yes. But other than their monarchical qualities, what big advantage do they have over a decently designed walkaround? Because I own one. At one time I owned two. :) I'm taking the Bassy approach to these things. It is what I say it is and nothing will change my mind - not fact, not logic, nothing. Oddly, it's very satisfying. I don't have to think, don't have to do research, don't even have to take into account, absorb, or even comprehend other opinions - all I have to do is make a statement and stand by it regardless of evidence to the contrary. Thus the following. Center Consoles Rule!! Everyone here KNOWS you are the one that is closed minded. Damn. You lost another friend. Do you see a pattern yet? |
I'm getting it next week!
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:23:18 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:45:54 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On 3 Nov 2006 19:04:22 -0800, wrote: Having had both a center console and a w/a cuddy, I can't imagine why one would want a center console. Because center console's rule!!! Well, yes. But other than their monarchical qualities, what big advantage do they have over a decently designed walkaround? Because I own one. At one time I owned two. :) I'm taking the Bassy approach to these things. It is what I say it is and nothing will change my mind - not fact, not logic, nothing. Oddly, it's very satisfying. I don't have to think, don't have to do research, don't even have to take into account, absorb, or even comprehend other opinions - all I have to do is make a statement and stand by it regardless of evidence to the contrary. Thus the following. Center Consoles Rule!! Only where the weather allows, shortie. |
I'm getting it next week!
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:32:27 GMT, "CalifBill" wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message . .. On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:23:18 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:45:54 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On 3 Nov 2006 19:04:22 -0800, wrote: Having had both a center console and a w/a cuddy, I can't imagine why one would want a center console. Because center console's rule!!! Well, yes. But other than their monarchical qualities, what big advantage do they have over a decently designed walkaround? Because I own one. At one time I owned two. :) I'm taking the Bassy approach to these things. It is what I say it is and nothing will change my mind - not fact, not logic, nothing. Oddly, it's very satisfying. I don't have to think, don't have to do research, don't even have to take into account, absorb, or even comprehend other opinions - all I have to do is make a statement and stand by it regardless of evidence to the contrary. Thus the following. Center Consoles Rule!! Only where the weather allows, shortie. Cite? West coast SF and North, is nice to get out of the weather on a lot of the days. |
I'm getting it next week!
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 01:06:35 GMT, "CalifBill" wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message . .. On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:32:27 GMT, "CalifBill" wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message m... On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:23:18 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:45:54 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On 3 Nov 2006 19:04:22 -0800, wrote: Having had both a center console and a w/a cuddy, I can't imagine why one would want a center console. Because center console's rule!!! Well, yes. But other than their monarchical qualities, what big advantage do they have over a decently designed walkaround? Because I own one. At one time I owned two. :) I'm taking the Bassy approach to these things. It is what I say it is and nothing will change my mind - not fact, not logic, nothing. Oddly, it's very satisfying. I don't have to think, don't have to do research, don't even have to take into account, absorb, or even comprehend other opinions - all I have to do is make a statement and stand by it regardless of evidence to the contrary. Thus the following. Center Consoles Rule!! Only where the weather allows, shortie. Cite? West coast SF and North, is nice to get out of the weather on a lot of the days. You know, this emulating Bassy is tough. It's practically impossible to have a fully functioning set of neurons and adjust them so that only one is firing intermittently. I wonder how he does it? Weed. |
I'm getting it next week!
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 01:06:35 GMT, "CalifBill" wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message . .. On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:32:27 GMT, "CalifBill" wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message m... On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:23:18 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:45:54 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On 3 Nov 2006 19:04:22 -0800, wrote: Having had both a center console and a w/a cuddy, I can't imagine why one would want a center console. Because center console's rule!!! Well, yes. But other than their monarchical qualities, what big advantage do they have over a decently designed walkaround? Because I own one. At one time I owned two. :) I'm taking the Bassy approach to these things. It is what I say it is and nothing will change my mind - not fact, not logic, nothing. Oddly, it's very satisfying. I don't have to think, don't have to do research, don't even have to take into account, absorb, or even comprehend other opinions - all I have to do is make a statement and stand by it regardless of evidence to the contrary. Thus the following. Center Consoles Rule!! Only where the weather allows, shortie. Cite? West coast SF and North, is nice to get out of the weather on a lot of the days. You know, this emulating Bassy is tough. It's practically impossible to have a fully functioning set of neurons and adjust them so that only one is firing intermittently. I wonder how he does it? Non legal drugs? |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: Cite? "put up, or shut up" |
I'm getting it next week!
On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 21:32:24 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote: On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:23:18 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:45:54 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On 3 Nov 2006 19:04:22 -0800, wrote: Having had both a center console and a w/a cuddy, I can't imagine why one would want a center console. Because center console's rule!!! Well, yes. But other than their monarchical qualities, what big advantage do they have over a decently designed walkaround? Because I own one. At one time I owned two. :) I'm taking the Bassy approach to these things. It is what I say it is and nothing will change my mind - not fact, not logic, nothing. Oddly, it's very satisfying. I don't have to think, don't have to do research, don't even have to take into account, absorb, or even comprehend other opinions - all I have to do is make a statement and stand by it regardless of evidence to the contrary. Thus the following. Center Consoles Rule!! At one time I owned one, a BW 15'er. Fun little boat. I've never owned two at one time, so I can understand your logic. |
I'm getting it next week!
Dan wrote: Damn. You lost another friend. Do you see a pattern yet? Friend? What a dolt!! This is usenet. Tom doesn't know me, and I don't know him. Why, is this the only place you have any friends? Your infatuation with me is getting a tad strange.... |
I'm getting it next week!
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 01:06:35 GMT, "CalifBill" wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message .. . On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:32:27 GMT, "CalifBill" wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:23:18 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:45:54 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On 3 Nov 2006 19:04:22 -0800, wrote: Having had both a center console and a w/a cuddy, I can't imagine why one would want a center console. Because center console's rule!!! Well, yes. But other than their monarchical qualities, what big advantage do they have over a decently designed walkaround? Because I own one. At one time I owned two. :) I'm taking the Bassy approach to these things. It is what I say it is and nothing will change my mind - not fact, not logic, nothing. Oddly, it's very satisfying. I don't have to think, don't have to do research, don't even have to take into account, absorb, or even comprehend other opinions - all I have to do is make a statement and stand by it regardless of evidence to the contrary. Thus the following. Center Consoles Rule!! Only where the weather allows, shortie. Cite? West coast SF and North, is nice to get out of the weather on a lot of the days. You know, this emulating Bassy is tough. It's practically impossible to have a fully functioning set of neurons and adjust them so that only one is firing intermittently. I wonder how he does it? Emulating you, however is quite easy. So predictable, so boring. |
I'm getting it next week!
basskisser wrote:
Dan wrote: Damn. You lost another friend. Do you see a pattern yet? Friend? What a dolt!! This is usenet. Tom doesn't know me, and I don't know him. Why, is this the only place you have any friends? Your infatuation with me is getting a tad strange.... I find your selective responses more than "a tad strange". Infatuation? This is usenet. I don't know you and you don't know me. |
I'm getting it next week!
Dan wrote: basskisser wrote: Dan wrote: Damn. You lost another friend. Do you see a pattern yet? Friend? What a dolt!! This is usenet. Tom doesn't know me, and I don't know him. Why, is this the only place you have any friends? Your infatuation with me is getting a tad strange.... I find your selective responses more than "a tad strange". Infatuation? This is usenet. I don't know you and you don't know me. Then quit following me around like a lost little puppy dog. Selective responses are strange to you? How so? |
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