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[probably knott]

Greetings all and thanks for the welcome! We live on Fowl River on the west coast of mobile Bay AL. I sold our 315 Chris Craft Commander about four years ago . We loved that old boat and had it for 15 years . I bought a Carolina Classic 25 Last year but my wife and the rest of the clan just dont get it . Best ridding boat i have ever been in . But its gotta go . An old friend of mine asked me if i would ride too the east side of Pcola Fl. to run his new to him boat home . When I stepped foot on this old girl it was like going back to 1987. She is virgin new . 1987 2757. Been kept inside by the first and only owner . At first every feather I have stood up and red flags were waving . She had about 50 gals of 1 year old fuel but it smelled fine so we topped her off . Thanks again to Macs Marine in Pensacola for having her up and ready . After a good warm up she idled great and sounded good . We shoved off and I had past visions of bringing old boats home . And did You know its kinda hot out?
After a little shake down I put er in the wind and off we go . About 20 mins. on plane we all know thats the go or no go part of the trip . She ran perfect and never missed a lick . It is powered by the famous 470 series merc, 180s . I had a pair in a 27 Sea Ray Amberjack and got to know them pretty good . Actually a very good powerplant made for marine use instead of a car motor. Any way after we left the ICW going west into mobile bay i let her run . This old girl never missed a lick . 88 miles with zero issues. Thats a first for this old dog. When we tied her up to my dock Mr. Jim said she might be a hand full for him. He is 74 and having a knee replaced. Well you can guess the rest . I bought it and never had to leave my dock . I know that by todays standards this old gal might not be what some desire but thats just fine . Im 66 years old and own a successful Honda and Acura service facility in Mobile Al and have been there for over 30 years, so life is good .
As far as the boat Im pretty sure this will be the last one . Its in the water at my dock in fresh water but will be in a lift there soon . We are really looking forward to fall and the beginning of our boating season .
Thanks again and looking forward to hearing from this great group of like minded enthusiast
Milt Probably Knot

[bud37]

Welcome to the forum.....nice post and good luck with your new to you boat.......

[km1125]

Welcome aboard and congrats on the boat!! Cool story too!

[waybomb]

Welcome aboard!

[Viper]

Welcome aboard

[RGrew176]

Great story and welcome to the Club.

[Cooler]

That's the way to buy a boat. Know the owner, nice long sea trial, one owner since new. The stars totally aligned. happy cruising! er

[dgreene]

Welcome! My 1988 Carver is right across the bay from you at Fly Creek Marina. Glad to have another vintage Carver owner in the area.

[probably knott]

Man we need to get together . Check out my shop Miltons Honda Shop in Theodore . Do you use her often? Im still ringing out a few issues but looking forward to getting out in the bay . I live on Fowl River way up in the fresh water . Looking forward to some cooler weather . We have always used our rigs in the winter.
The last time I was at fly creek Grayson Capps was playing with Corky .

[Dewmyster]

Congrats but be very careful with expansion tanks which from memory are aluminum and conect to a cast iron head. Leakage can cause the head to crack or valves to rust. Had these in a 1988 28' Baja Crusier and worked thru a few issues. Stator I also replaced with an alternator bracket. Enjoy