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Created On: 01/18/2009 04:12:43 PM
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AgentJ
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Well I found a boat and made an offer contingent on an acceptable survey and mechanical inspection. It is a 36 foot Holiday Mansion. It has been very well cared for and is in great shape. I really like the more open layout of the Holiday mansion compared to other boats of this size The mechanics of the boat are relatively simple. a single small block 308 driving a Volvo Penta out drive. No generator, inverter or anything exotic. Simplicity is very good in my opinion. My favorite part is that the boat hasn't really been messed with. No half-assed weekend handy-craft projects in sight. The boat has been kept up right. I know it doesn't look like much now, but I can't wait for spring! Oh, I just want to say thanks for the advice I have gotten here so far. I'm sure I will have more questions and hopefully I can share some of my experiences as I figure this all out. Thanks again!

Edited: 01/18/2009 at 04:19:02 PM by AgentJ


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 01/18/2009 05:15:03 PM
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I would also recommend a sea trial.

Congratulations - you have entered the world of Houseboat Addiction - it is very a serious One !!!!


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 01/18/2009 06:12:58 PM
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yes, we are doing a sea trial in the spring,
 01/18/2009 06:40:57 PM
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Congrats AgentJ on the new addition to your family! Hope to see you on the river this spring.

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 01/18/2009 08:30:02 PM
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Glad you got what you wanted. i hope it turns out well.

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 01/18/2009 08:54:29 PM
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Luck

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