7/05
I purchased this Crestliner in 98 or 99 from my Mom's neighbor
for $75. At the time it seemed like a fair price. Although, that
is all it took to get the bug to have a boat and want to restore
it. I did a little research online and spoke with the Crestliner
folks to find out what it was. I then started a complete restoration
of the boat. I stripped everything off of it and began the long
task of preping the aluminum for paint. There was just something
about the lines of this boat that kept me fueled to complete the
project.
I think it took me about 6 months to totally complete the project.
The 2nd maiden voyage was May 2000. I did not have the mechanical
ability to get the old evinrude running, however I did have the
opportunity to purchase a Honda 25 new at Honda employee cost
thanks to my brother who worked for them at the time. Expensive
motor for a $75 boat but it just seemed to tie in well with the
design. I rec'd many compliments on the boat whenever I took it
out.
Dan Hamel
Ludlow, MA
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