Now This is Vintage.....

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Kate

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I have a 1968 28' Hatteras. The hull on this boat is tank like...that was the draw for me because I go in and out of what can be a pretty tough inlet. I have redone the bulk of the boat and just LOVE it. You can check it out at http://bestboatbuzz.com/.

Anyone have an older boat?
 
Chris E

Chris E

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used to have an OLD larson - a 1968, got rid of that in 2003, and picked up a "new" 1986 sea ray, which we still run. maybe someday i will get into the 90's.

currently restoring a 79 checkmate, but at the moment that is at a dead stop.
 
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Kate

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I like the lines on old boats.....although the new Larsons are nice. What size was your old one?
 
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Kate

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I prefer the lines on older boats. What size was the Larson? I have to add that some of the new larsons are gorgeous.
 
Chris E

Chris E

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it was an 18 footer - 186 all american with a 160hp inline 6, engine was bullet proof. last i heard it was still running. nice and roomy, but rode like crap - a calm water boat only, the sea ray is a helluva lot better in the rough stuff.

looked a lot like this thing (it was originally green though):

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Chris E

Chris E

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that pic is of a sistership - couldn't tell ya where it was run.

that old larson was neat, in that it had a curved glass windshield long before it was "a revolutionary european design" introduced in the late 80's. i see the new boats (cobalt) have gone back to the square windshield, guess my sea ray is back in style again!

the old inline 6 was a great motor (especially compared to the pos 3.0 liter that is in the ray). never let us down in 28 years of ownership.
 
Fun Times

Fun Times

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Chris E said:
that pic is of a sistership - couldn't tell ya where it was run.

that old larson was neat, in that it had a curved glass windshield long before it was "a revolutionary european design" introduced in the late 80's. i see the new boats (cobalt) have gone back to the square windshield, guess my sea ray is back in style again!

the old inline 6 was a great motor (especially compared to the pos 3.0 liter that is in the ray). never let us down in 28 years of ownership.
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Yep you are right with the square windshild trying to make a small comeback, Also some of the boats are trying to bring back the square style dash helms too for 08/09 Ect, [Fourwinns];)
 
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