Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

I wouldn't laugh too hard at that one. It could be worth something . . . ;)

That IS an original Chris Craft inline. Many of the classic mid 40s and 50's Chris's used those. I think they refer to it as an MBL for some reason.
 
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QC said:
I wouldn't laugh too hard at that one. It could be worth something . . . ;)

That IS an original Chris Craft inline. Many of the classic mid 40s and 50's Chris's used those. I think they refer to it as an MBL for some reason.
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You may not, but I will! And I'll laugh even harder at tinker's comment! Good one, for a Hoopie! (I grew up 5 miles from Chester, WV, in East Liverpool, OH)
 
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TilliamWe said:
You may not, but I will! And I'll laugh even harder at tinker's comment! Good one, for a Hoopie! (I grew up 5 miles from Chester, WV, in East Liverpool, OH)
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Hehe, Hoopie, I haven't heard that term in years! Not since I worked up in that area in the 90's. Silly Buckeye's..
But seriously, I was just making a joke, and it may actually be worth something, but I would imagine the market is extremely limited for something of that vintage.
But yes, it could be worth something....to the right person. The trick is getting the two connected. ;)
 
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The boat isn't in bad shape. Outdrive probably would work if it was on the boat instead of sitting in his garage. Motor might run too - if it wasn't disassembled. But the sad part is his reason for selling. Welcome to adulthood:

"I am looking to sell now as I have found out that my girlfriend is expecting..."

86 checkmate speed boat and 87 ez loader trailer
 
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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

tomhath said:
The boat isn't in bad shape. Outdrive probably would work if it was on the boat instead of sitting in his garage. Motor might run too - if it wasn't disassembled. But the sad part is his reason for selling. Welcome to adulthood:

"I am looking to sell now as I have found out that my girlfriend is expecting..."

86 checkmate speed boat and 87 ez loader trailer
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I'm going to have to disagree with the above post...the ad is very well written, informative and forthright. The seller is not to be mocked because he needs to sell a boat. So his girlfriend is pregnant. Guess what? It happens and he's attempting to take responsibility by unloading a financial burden. I applaud the seller! This ad does not belong in this thread.

Good day.

BTW, his grammar was very good, and he only misspelled 5 words out of an over 800 word description.

That, my friend, is better than most adults can accomplish these days!
 
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TilliamWe said:
If that forward part of the keel didn't have exposed glass matting, it could make a good little fishing boat.

I do like how he wants $20 to take a photo and write an ad (he was on the net already, I am sure!), and watch you come haul it away, though!
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Maybe it includes the cat?? lol
 
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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

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I actually took it that tomhath felt the same way you (and I) do ;)
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I think the ad belongs on this thread because of his glowing description of the boat that's actually a basket case. I wasn't mocking him for his reason for selling - more like sympathizing. Last summer he had a lot of fun with that boat and planned to refurbish it and have an even better time next year...
 
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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Silly Seville said:
I'm going to have to disagree with the above post...the ad is very well written, informative and forthright. The seller is not to be mocked because he needs to sell a boat. So his girlfriend is pregnant. Guess what? It happens and he's attempting to take responsibility by unloading a financial burden. I applaud the seller! This ad does not belong in this thread.

Good day.

BTW, his grammar was very good, and he only misspelled 5 words out of an over 800 word description.

That, my friend, is better than most adults can accomplish these days!
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I'm gonna say he DOES indeed belong here.... His boat needs no more than about 50 words to make the add I personally really dislike sellers that write a book on c/l so that you can't easily FIND the few needed details and the one all important figure... as I didn't read the whole add I can't say for sure but I THINK the seller omitted it... THE PRICE!
 
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Yeah I'm really scraping the bottom LOL I got nothing else to do!!! COME ON SPRING!!!
 
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