How many boats do you currently own?

[Chris]

Alright gang,

Here's the "come clean" poll.

How many floating vessels do you currently own?

I don't know if we have enough options for Coop.

 

[Cooperider]

"floating"? I'll have to wait a while to play on this thread.

 

[Chris]

LOL!

 

[Chris E]

86 sea ray - 3.0l mercruiser
79 predictor - no power
80 sterling tin w/7.5 merc electric start

 

[LAPLANT]

JUST ONE BOAT AND ABOUT 3/4 OF A MOTOR

 

[Chris]

I've got....

-The Check Pulse
-14' Naden Laker with 25 HP Merc
-12' Tin Boat with '65 Merc 9.8 H.P. or whatever the heck I throw on the back that's laying around in the shed.
-Pedalboat
-Sailboat

 

[Boston Predictor]

Ive got
1988 Rallysport 300GT
1989 Checkmate Predictor 90 OMC
1960's 15' Dorsett Belmont w/ 40 seahorse
1988 Kawasaki 650sx Jetski (not a boat)

And....comming soon!!!!....1980 something Baja 18' with 110 Evinrude

 

[John A]

I'm heading towards out of control.

- 1995 Maxum 2400 SCR
- 1988 Spectra 171
- 12' tin boat with 1999 Johnson 9.9
- 12' tin boat with 1959 Johnson 10
- 3 canoes
- 2 kayaks
- near 0 time to use them - workin' too much

John

 

[Chris]

Let's see some pics boys!

John, I'd like to see some pics of that old Johnny 10.

 

[Chris]

Here are a couple of my oldies in action.

The Merc is a '65 9.8 H.P. and the 'Rude is a '59, 5.5 H.P. Fisherman

 

[BRIAN S]

1972 14' SEARS ALUMINUM 15 HP RUDE
1974 16' STAR CRAFT (FIBERGLASS) 100 HP JOHNSON
1984 21' CHECKMATE ENCHANTER 200 HP RUDE (THIS IS MY BABY)

 

[175checkmate]

Just the one. Don't think I could handle anymore.

 

[Chris]

Gus, it's too bad you don't have a second boat to enjoy.

Something that isn't too great but runs and gets you out on the water.

That's why I like my old tin boats.

 

[Boston Predictor]

I hear that Chris. I am happy to be in any boat no matter how fast.

 

[John A]

Let's see some pics boys!

John, I'd like to see some pics of that old Johnny 10.

I'll have to take one of it and post it here. This motor is a couple of years older than digital cameras!

 

[Chris]

I'll have to take one of it and post it here. This motor is a couple of years older than digital cameras!

I'll see if I can get a few pics of my oldies. They're a labour of love for the most part. I have a few and switch them around on the old tin boat. I'll run one for a half a tank or so and then take it off and put on another. They seemingly always need something done to them too, so when they're off I'm usually messin' with 'em.

 

[JW]

Six as of this weekend

2 kayaks (Perception)
1 paddle boat (Playmate!)
1 pontoon boat (20'+ San Pan/Aqua Patio, powered by 15 Honda)
1 row boat (Alumacraft T-14V, now missing it's 15 Honda)
1 tubing boat (Four Winns Freedom 180 with 150 BRP)

Looking for my next Checkmate.........

 

[Chris]

What's the plan for the 'toon JW?

Going to rig it up with something bigger and put the 15 back on the tinboat?

 

[JW]

No, I think the 15 Honda is ideal on that pontoon boat. Talk about a cheap ride! I'm still using the small 3-gallon gas tank, and I rarely have to fill it. The aluminum boat can use my 30 lb trolling motor.

 

[Chris]

Yesterday I got myself a 1971 Merc 9.8 for free from our local marina. It was sitting on a back stand and I inquired about it and they said it needed too much work so the owner gave it to them. So inquired as to how much they wanted for it and they said take it and get it out of our hair. Needless to say, I've known the people forever, so I told them I'd give them 50 bucks as I didn't feel right taking it for nothing.

Anyhoo, it needs a bit of work of course, but I'm already rippin' into it.

This model is the one that is black and has the red (late 60's early 70's) Merc Graphics.

It's a pretty kewl old thing, so hopefully I can get it runnin' again.