Young Family in Texas looking for a F25 or F26

ryanj1371 · Post by **ryanj1371** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 5:51 pm

We are a young family that live on the gulf coast in Texas and we are looking for a reliable and inexpensive boat with a cabin that we can use to go snorkeling and fishing safely. I really like the idea of the F26 or F25. We arent too concerned about cosmetics, but are definitely looking for safety/reliability. Does anyone know of anything that fits the bill? Bob told me to post here because you guys know your stuff. Thank you so much.

- Ryan Jones
361- -876- -1190
......orionhones@gmail.com

1967 seavoyager · Post by **1967 seavoyager** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 5:59 pm

We have one in our marina for sale. It's an f-26 I think. J & S Marine 315-622-1095 ask for Jimmy. Lockview transport can run it down there for you. They're the best. http://www.lockviewmarina.com

rooferdave · Post by **rooferdave** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 5:59 pm

welcome to the forum! Although we are a cool bunch here (cept for torcan lol) I would go to edit and delete your #,you never know what trolls are lurking online... only give you # via pm we can all find you that way or via email

Dave

EM63 · Post by **EM63** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 6:14 pm

Very welcome here Ryan

Hope you will find your boat as soon as possible.
Had just my first ride out with my daughter with a F-32 as you can see here:

http://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/viewtopic.php?t=6398

If you prefer a smaller Trojan, you will love her too - thats for sure

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Greetings from Germany -- Heiner

ryanj1371 · Post by **ryanj1371** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:51 pm

EM63 wrote:Very welcome here Ryan Hope you will find your boat as soon as possible.
Had just my first ride out with my daughter with a F-32 as you can see here:

http://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/viewtopic.php?t=6398

If you prefer a smaller Trojan, you will love her too - thats for sure
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Greetings from Germany -- Heiner

Thanks all for the welcome! That is a nice 32' wish I could manage something that large!

EM63 · Post by **EM63** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:00 pm

Don't worry - I'm a absolute beginner

I just have 4 hours in practice with that F-32 - but 1 year of reading this forum

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Greetings - Heiner

larryeddington · Post by **larryeddington** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:02 pm

Where in Texas I am 60 mile east of Dallas, Canton, Tx area

jefflaw35 · Post by **jefflaw35** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:44 pm

welcome aboard!, I cant wait to see how it works out for you!!

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:19 pm

Welcome aboard.

ryanj1371 · Post by **ryanj1371** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:23 pm

larryeddington wrote:Where in Texas I am 60 mile east of Dallas, Canton, Tx area

Near Aransas Pass, TX and looking forward to fishing in the gulf!!!

By the way, we are looking for something $8000 or less, I have some prospects around $3000 and $4000 that I am hoping to go look at. Thank God for this form and for Bob!

ryanj1371 · Post by **ryanj1371** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:29 pm

1967 seavoyager wrote:We have one in our marina for sale. It's an f-26 I think. J & S Marine 315-622-1095 ask for Jimmy. Lockview transport can run it down there for you. They're the best. http://www.lockviewmarina.com

I like all these off your site:

http://www.jsmarinejim.com/84%20CC%20Catalina.JPG

http://www.jsmarinejim.com/Castagna2.JPG

http://www.jsmarinejim.com/Wilett.JPG

http://www.jsmarinejim.com/look3.png

http://www.jsmarinejim.com/Kunai.JPG

and this one is okay even though it looks like a 1980s computer with an outdrive on it: http://www.jsmarinejim.com/100_0626[1].jpg

ryanj1371 · Post by **ryanj1371** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:14 am

myakka · Post by **myakka** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:01 am

The Pacemaker may have a monel fuel tank which is a plus but that is an early 1970's when they where still figuring out how to use fiberglass. The 251 Chris Craft is OK too. It is very easy to work on. It doesn't ride as well as the Trojan in a chop but seemed to plane easier. The picture of the Trojan speaks for itself.
Mike

Torcan · Post by **Torcan** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:55 am

rooferdave wrote:welcome to the forum! Although we are a cool bunch here (cept for torcan lol) I would go to edit and delete your #,you never know what trolls are lurking online... only give you # via pm we can all find you that way or via email, Dave

Hey, I saw that

1967 seavoyager · Post by **1967 seavoyager** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:13 am

The one tagged Willett is the one i mentioned. when you click on the pic it comes up a Carver Riviera. His web guy is an idiot. I'll take a shot of it this weekend & post it for you.