This Could be Love.....
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Nice looking boat, have you been on it, or seen it in the past?
Never been on it. It came in an e-mail subscription I have looking for the next boat. A friend had a trunk cabin Richardson 36 that comes close in looks. I remember a lot of charter sport fishing boats that looked like this leaving Galilee. Mom and Dad used to take me to the jetties near Georges of Galilee to watch them leave for the day during the R.I. Tuna Tourney and the Atlantic Tuna Tourney. After they left, we would go to the beach. We went back to watch them come in at the end of the day. Dad and I would walk to the docks to witness the weigh in.
There's a lot to be said for function over form.
Hey Woodsong.....Got a minute!
Flutter;
If I wasn't knee deep in Saint Max, I would be on the next thing smoking out of RIC to look at this beauty. She oozes sea worthy. As I get as old as Harlan, I no longer need 23 to 25 knots. 18 cruise is more than enough. After all, it's the journey, not the destination.
Woodsong...you listening?
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<<<...."Make an "offer they can't refuse!", as some of the Patriarchas might have said."...>>
<<...."That's a name I haven't heard since High School."....>>
KiDa - Raymond Patriarca was around until 1984.
<<...."That's a name I haven't heard since High School."....>>
KiDa - Raymond Patriarca was around until 1984.
That's a great looking classic down east sedan- nice lines!
An 18 knot cruise speed sounds lightening fast to me compared to my Monk!!! When I sea trial "normal" boats now I marvel at their speed though it is tempered by their fuel burn.
David- swap out St. Max and get that dream ride- you only live once and riding in a nice classic is pretty darn nice. I get more comments on our Monk and people genuinely asking about her and complimenting her than I ever did my previous boats.
This is the boat that got us started down the road we are now on:
We looked at this boat one trip down to St. Pete not long after we bought our silverton. From then on we wanted a trawler.
An 18 knot cruise speed sounds lightening fast to me compared to my Monk!!! When I sea trial "normal" boats now I marvel at their speed though it is tempered by their fuel burn.
David- swap out St. Max and get that dream ride- you only live once and riding in a nice classic is pretty darn nice. I get more comments on our Monk and people genuinely asking about her and complimenting her than I ever did my previous boats.
This is the boat that got us started down the road we are now on:
We looked at this boat one trip down to St. Pete not long after we bought our silverton. From then on we wanted a trawler.
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Originally posted by Chesagansett
<<<...."Make an "offer they can't refuse!", as some of the Patriarchas might have said."...>>
<<...."That's a name I haven't heard since High School."....>>
KiDa - Raymond Patriarca was around until 1984.
The Ocean State was in my rear view mirror in September 1978.
Other than the seafood, big hair and the Cranston twang there is not much to go back to.
Ray was my high school buddy's Godfather...Literally.
C'mon David, they're only asking $125K for that beautiful Raptor III. Go for it!! I'm pretty sure I've seen that boat over here at MV on occasion.
I misspelled Patriarca above so I hope the Family members aren't mad at me, even the 2 who coincidentally were picked up in the just announced FBI sweep of 120 "alleged" wise guys. [
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I misspelled Patriarca above so I hope the Family members aren't mad at me, even the 2 who coincidentally were picked up in the just announced FBI sweep of 120 "alleged" wise guys. [
aperbag]
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<<....."The Ocean State was in my rear view mirror in September 1978.
Other than the seafood, big hair and the Cranston twang there is not much to go back to.
Ray was my high school buddy's Godfather...Literally."...>>
How about the great boating as something to go back to? It's gotta beat the James River and Alled Chemical.
"Save the Ray".
Other than the seafood, big hair and the Cranston twang there is not much to go back to.
Ray was my high school buddy's Godfather...Literally."...>>
How about the great boating as something to go back to? It's gotta beat the James River and Alled Chemical.
"Save the Ray".
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Originally posted by Sandy
C'mon David, they're only asking $125K for that beautiful Raptor III. Go for it!! I'm pretty sure I've seen that boat over here at MV on occasion.
I misspelled Patriarca above so I hope the Family members aren't mad at me, even the 2 who coincidentally were picked up in the just announced FBI sweep of 120 "alleged" wise guys. [
I'm going to keep an eye on her. I'm going to my Mom's in March. If she is still there we'll see. Selling the current boat is the biggest hurdle....Well that and money!
As far as the "alleged" wise guys. Leave them be. I'm sure they are all fine Catholic boys.
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"Selling the current boat is the biggest hurdle....Well that and money!"
Isnt it all about the money?
I think the 18knt cruise is optomistic. Although that boat will be great in a head sea it will be a wet ride. In a following sea you will be quite busy.
Not that downeast boats are bad but you have to seatrial it in some crappy weather to get the feel of them.
In thios day & age of boat sales, depending on the actual condition & survey, I would probably offer $70K & be prepared to put in $15k after purchase.
Isnt it all about the money?
I think the 18knt cruise is optomistic. Although that boat will be great in a head sea it will be a wet ride. In a following sea you will be quite busy.
Not that downeast boats are bad but you have to seatrial it in some crappy weather to get the feel of them.
In thios day & age of boat sales, depending on the actual condition & survey, I would probably offer $70K & be prepared to put in $15k after purchase.
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Boat is a 1986. Depending on how it was maintained some problem areas, wiring, steering, head, fuel & water supply. Boat painted in 1998, dark colors fade, may need repaint or touch up. Engine installed 1997, only 454 hours, all rubber to be replaced. No autopilot. Generator, all rubber to be replaced. Not much use since engine installed. •Trace inverter (never used by present owner) (function unknown, new inverter available but not installed)
This boat is a very particular design that may not appeal to many buyers. In addition the boat will be great in a head sea it will be a wet ride. In a following sea you will be quite busy.
Used boat sales are soft. If you can come along with a cash deal or substantial down payment I think you would be in a good position to bargain. If you make a low offer you can always go up. I think this boat has been on the market for a while.
This boat is a very particular design that may not appeal to many buyers. In addition the boat will be great in a head sea it will be a wet ride. In a following sea you will be quite busy.
Used boat sales are soft. If you can come along with a cash deal or substantial down payment I think you would be in a good position to bargain. If you make a low offer you can always go up. I think this boat has been on the market for a while.