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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2010 13:30:36 GMT -5
I saw this boat on Craigslist and completely ignored it last week. Until Remedy posted it on my "need boat" thread, then I went back and took a closer look. It sounds like a pretty good boat, and I am heading up north Friday to go and look at it. It had sat for 6 years over in Detroit until the current owner went over and bought it last spring. He went through all the rubber parts that are famous for breaking down after sitting that long, and he said everything is in good shape. May be a little underpowered but that really won't bother me too much. It is hard to tell a lot from the picture, I have asked him to send me a couple more photos tonight. What is everyone's opinion on this boat? Thanks!!!! duluth.craigslist.org/boa/1713822839.html
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Post by lilbleu on May 26, 2010 13:39:41 GMT -5
sounds like a nice boat and also rigged fairly well but whats the price and I would have a marine mechanic give it a once over
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Post by hazzard on May 26, 2010 13:51:39 GMT -5
I was looking at boats for the last year and I did hear that Thompson had issues with transom separation and most mechanic's don't like the closed cooling system.
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Post by RedRider on May 26, 2010 13:54:58 GMT -5
Spend the $$ on a Marine Survey.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2010 14:30:12 GMT -5
I did hear that Thompson had issues with transom separationquote] Are there any tell-tale signs of that to look for? Forgive my stupidity...
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Post by remedy on May 26, 2010 14:38:40 GMT -5
Good Luck with it Steve...I've only been on one 240 and one 260 ever so not the best guy for this, but the boats did seem to "roll" a bit more than others due to the shape of the hull...one thing on this one - i don't see he lists trim tabs on it and really can't tell from the photo he has if they're on there or not, but I can say it will beat you up without them on that boat with that style of hull - something to check out.
Hopefully you'll be able to sea trial it?
Survey, Survey, Survey - he will have the answers to all of your questions - if the Surveyor says "marine risk" run for it no matter what the shape is and leave yourself about $2,500 extra bucks from your budget you spoke of if you do purchase any boat for add-ons, repairs, etc. - you will use it.
Also - I'd make sure that the boat is in the water for Surveyor - otherwise he's only doing structural, electrical, etc and no mechanical and that's not in your best interest as a buyer...
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2010 16:08:04 GMT -5
i am searching for a surveyor in that part of the state, the closest one seems to be about 130 miles away perhaps this will be more than a one day adventure
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Post by pioneer on May 26, 2010 16:38:57 GMT -5
mailto:tbromund@yahoo.com Steve you may recognize him from GLA. A buddy was going to buy a thompson and he has one and had to rebuild the transom and stringers I believe. He knows his Thompsons well. Other guys have them on spoonpullers.com , its a lake O. site. Give them a look. Chris
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Post by chubby4 on May 26, 2010 21:21:15 GMT -5
Survey is the key word. You can search for accredited marine surveyors by location. A survey for that size boat should run between 300-400 bucks. I have never fished out of a Thompson, but I was looking for a 260 when my current boat came to me. I think they are a nice boat with good headroom and deep cockpit. I had the 5.0 in my 24' Trophy hardtop and was pleased with the performance.
Disclaimer: my .02
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