El Capitan
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- Jul 9, 2014
- 3,828
- Boat Info
- 1970 SRV 180 w 2.5L Mercruiser.
2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
- Engines
- 120HP Mercruiser
Just read the story on El Faro. Very interesting.
Looking for opinions on this boat
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Just read the story on El Faro. Very interesting.
Pirate Lady
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Tragic, total incompetence on the captain. If you like reading, amazing book about it. Into the raging sea by Rachel Slade. Fkn arrogant jerk killed 33 people. Total a$$hole.
Some say it was on the company Tote, but once out of port, the captain has full control. Dont try to place blame on the folks on shore. They aint on the ship. You’re the captain, own it. Makes me so mad. Fkn jerk.
That guy should go down as one of the worst serial killers in history but he wont. It was the storm. BS.
Some say it was on the company Tote, but once out of port, the captain has full control. Dont try to place blame on the folks on shore. They aint on the ship. You’re the captain, own it. Makes me so mad. Fkn jerk.
That guy should go down as one of the worst serial killers in history but he wont. It was the storm. BS.
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El Capitan
Well-Known Member
- Jul 9, 2014
- 3,828
- Boat Info
- 1970 SRV 180 w 2.5L Mercruiser.
2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
- Engines
- 120HP Mercruiser
Well got call last night from seller that he took boat out yesterday and it overheated.
I clarified if it just got hot or if it overheated. This guy is a master mechanic (auto) and he admitted it overheated BUT no water in oil.
Pulled thermostat and it was jammed wouldn’t move. Suspects water pump is bad so removed it.
This pretty much takes me off the boat…I THINK?
I spoke to my surveyor who was going there next week and he agrees this could very well become a project vs a water-ready boat.
Damn.
I clarified if it just got hot or if it overheated. This guy is a master mechanic (auto) and he admitted it overheated BUT no water in oil.
Pulled thermostat and it was jammed wouldn’t move. Suspects water pump is bad so removed it.
This pretty much takes me off the boat…I THINK?
I spoke to my surveyor who was going there next week and he agrees this could very well become a project vs a water-ready boat.
Damn.
What a piece of junk. As your friend, it's my job to stop you from making bad choices. I have failed you. I must take this garbage from you so your safe.
Great looking boat. Looks like a lot of fun waiting to be had.
Your a GREAT friend!LOL. Nice boat and very clean for its age. One of that age a d shape is a great find and keeper for sure! I have to say this, what with the ugly a** cabin cushions?? OMG, their like mine!!LMBO
Steve255AJ
Member
- Sep 29, 2021
- 56
- Boat Info
- 255 AMBERJACK, 1985
(trailered on) VENTURE COMMANDER SERIES 7300
2018 F150 XLT w/ 5.0L V8
- Engines
- 5.7L (350) 260HP; SINGLE. ALPHA 1
That's a really nice boat for the money but it's really meant for being a lake boat or bay boat.
For that price, if the engine is sound, I'd grab it!
These days you can't even touch a good used boat on a good trailer in that size ready to go for under 7 grand.
And, for the record, anytime you're in the ocean and you can't see land, you're in open water, lol.
Good luck with it if you get it.
For that price, if the engine is sound, I'd grab it!
These days you can't even touch a good used boat on a good trailer in that size ready to go for under 7 grand.
And, for the record, anytime you're in the ocean and you can't see land, you're in open water, lol.
Good luck with it if you get it.
Pirate Lady
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NO yellow top, too much yellow. Go with a tan. Compliment; not overwhelm. (Mother was interior decorator).
jmauld
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- Jun 9, 2020
- 2,844
- Boat Info
- 2010 Sundancer 390
2016 Sea Hunt Ultra 211
- Engines
- Twin 8.1l of gas guzzling iron
Boat would look great with a black hull and a grey deck
