aplumma Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) Over the years I have made alot of friends.... A family that I have been lucky enough to know are the Diamonds. We have been friends for 15 years and they have let me repair their plumbing and asked my advise thru life in many areas. I also have sought their advise and wisdom when I have questions. Well time has taken it's toll on Paul and Alison's health and they no longer can handle taking the boat out for cruises so they have decided to offer the boat to me and my family. After a discussion with My family, Joe's family and my Mom and Pop we have decided to accept the boat. The boat will be moved were it is docked 2 hours away to a place that is closer when the weather get good enough to run the 160 miles by water to its new home. Joe and I went yesterday to look at the boat and got a few pictures that I will post. The boat is a 28Ft Marinette with an 11 Ft beam. It has twin screws with 318 v8 chrysler motors cruising speed is 20 knots and top speed is 32 knots Weight is 7,000 Lbs dry fuel is gas with a 100 gal tank the boat sleeps 4 but can cruise 8 comfortable The hull and sub structure is all aluminum which makes the boat light and durable Paul and Alison thanks again for this awsome gift and even these words are pale in comparison to what we all mean. Art,Karen,Joe,Becky,Joy and Ron Edited February 25, 2007 by aplumma
Joey Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 You are right Art, Karma works in mysterious ways, but its true. That is just fantastic and couldn't have happened to nicer people. Enjoy your new boat Joey
Krisco Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 But where is the trolling motor??? Nice boat, I'm sure your family will enjoy for years.
Whopper Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 Art that is fantastic, love the big water boats! Congrats! I'm sure you and your family will enjoy. Whopper
glen Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 Wow what a nice boat. "The hull and sub structure is all aluminum" I like that part. Will you be fishing from it? If so for what fish?
Spiel Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 ....Sweet deal there guys but I'm not surprised. Good things tend to happen to good people, you know what I'm talking 'bout.
Bernie Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 Wowee....Good for you Art....Speil is right about good people....Enjoy it!!!
fishindevil Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 WTG.. ..art congrats,im sure you and your family will have fun and enjoy your new boat...see its true what i say as well...good things happen to good people...cheers
tjsa Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Karma had nothing to do with it!!! Being great people and friends absolutely did. Great stuff Art and Joe, enjoy it. BTW, that sucker is gonna be hell to backtroll for walleye at Lakair.
GbayGiant Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Beauty boat, my karma credited account is only at around $2067 and change I'll have to talk to the bank about the interest rate to afford one of those.
Gerritt Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 100 Gallons @ $3.00 a Gallon = 300.00 USD...... Geez... better take out a second mortgage!!! Just kidding brother! Congrats couldnt have happened to better people. All the best... and please dont bust champagne on her hull use that cheap 3.2% American beer to Christen her... LOL Gerritt.
Greencoachdog Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Well ya can't beat that!!! Congratulations Art and Joe!!! Now ya got something to chase those wascally Stripers with!!!
fishdawg Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 very nice Art! now bolt some downriggers on that stern & c'mon up this way for salmon in a coupla months!
Daplumma Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Thats gonna be a Striper killer for sure.The boat is in amazing shape!Paul kept up with it pretty well but I dont think he took her out much.300 bux to fill her up and she gets about 1 mpg at full speed from what I understand.Or is that 1 GPM?Come springtime we will be rigging her properly for Stripers with rod holders and beer.The trolling motor is a challenge.need about a 6 ft shaft foot control with 300 lb thrust,I like the Minnkota stuff wonder do they make one that size? Joe
Nanook Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Now thats a boat and a half Art, lotsa holidays in that one. If ya ever decide to do the Trent system, give us a shout!!!! Kudo's to ya.
Smokey Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Very Nice, Good luck with it and lets see some pics when you get it on the water. Mike
Big Cliff Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Good on you! Now, you have to move that boat 160 miles and that can be a bit of a challange depending on where it is and where you want it. If you nee some experienced help, let me know. I have a very good friend who has a 36' trawler and has navigated everything from FL to Northern Ontario. I just know he would be happy to help out if I asked him. By the way..... Good things happen to good people!
cisco Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 (edited) Congratulations! I imagine the Diamonds will still get a few enjoyable"guest trips" with you folks on their old friend. Giving the boat to your family was probably as good a good feeling to them as it was to you. Edited February 26, 2007 by cisco
kennyman Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Wow,that's incredible. You know what they say,"good things come to good people". Have fun with her you lucky devil.
Rattletrap2 Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 Art, That is fantastic! It's like a fairy tale! I'm sure this gift is bringing both your families a lot of joy. enjoy!
irishfield Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 You'll have to trailer that up to Lakair...and we'll all just go out in your boat bud! LOL
OhioFisherman Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 (edited) Marinette`s are very nice boats, the 28`s were pretty popular here on Lake Erie. The 318 Chysler crusaders are good engines, on a lot of boats. Always liked the more classic boat look of the Marinette over the SeaRays and Wellcrafts. 11 foot beam is great, big difference in the amount of room. My SeaRay on had like a 70 gallon tank, one engine a 351 ford. Twins gives you better control for docking. Ya miles per gallon won`t compare with a car! LOL http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/dis...hoto=1&url= Nice Art! Edited February 26, 2007 by OhioFisherman
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