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Name | Date | Lines |
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| 581.1 | keep looking | THOTH::WRIGHT | | Sat Jan 13 1990 06:52 | 3 |
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Hi steve how many times do you have to ask about that boat can you
guess who this is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| 581.2 | THUNDERCRAFT "Thumbs Up" | POLAR::MONTEITH | | Thu Jan 18 1990 16:31 | 16 |
| I have owned 1 THUNDERCRAFT, a 15-16 ft WILDCAT II. I had a 80 Merc on
the boat and was extremely pleased with the performance. The boat was
new when I purchased it in 84 (sold it in 86) and saw the boat last summer,
it looked great..no stress cracks in the transom area, seats stationary,
and all parts in their proper place. It was a metal-flake finish, which
was smooth and difficult to mark up. A good friend of mine has a 1980 24
foot THUNDERCRAFT, it too has aged well. Good hull design (out of the
hole quick for a bigger boat, and smooth once over). Both of these
boats were built in the early to mid 80's, unfortunatly in the boating
industry, quality changes rapidly so I cannot speak for the quality
today. However, my previous experience with these boats has been good.
Hope this information helps....
Aloha
Rob
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| 581.3 | THUNDERCRAFT ?? | POLAR::MONTEITH | | Mon Jan 22 1990 15:50 | 6 |
| I was informed this weekend that the THUNDERCRAFT name is used in the
U.S. and in Canada. Two totally different boat builders. The boats
I mentioned in the previous note were made by the Canadian builder, I
cannot speak for the U.S. boats that go by the same name. Good luck.
Rob
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| 581.4 | Ask Bayside Marine about THUNDERCRAFT | NUTMEG::LYNN | | Sun Mar 25 1990 20:46 | 6 |
| Steve, I don't own a THUNDERCRAFT, but did shop at the Bayside Marine
in Westport Mass where they carry Thundercraft plus a few more brands.
If you're anywhere that "south" [below Fall River/New Bedford] please
stop in or call them. They are really nice people there.
Bruce Lynn
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| 581.5 | I bought one ! | REGENT::BENDEL | | Mon Mar 26 1990 11:24 | 10 |
| Well, I bought a Thundercraft 1620, the outboard version of the 1660
(you won't find a brochure on a 1620). It's homw now, and it looks
great. It has my older 65 Merc engine for this year anyway, and I just
ordered a carb. fuel line. As soon as that's in, I hitting the water
to see how this boat feels ! I'll put some more info here after I try
it, in case anyone looks for Thundercraft input in the future.
Steve
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| 581.6 | 15 ft TC | AKOV11::GRODIN | | Tue Aug 21 1990 18:25 | 5 |
| I bought a Thundercraft 15 ft bow rider. It has a 50 hp Force outboard
on it and a "power prop". Runs like a scared rabbit. Good control.
Cheap finishings. The bracket for the bimini top is plastic painted
chrome and broke off. The boat is sound but who drives a 15 ft boat
that hard. I've seen better.
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| 581.7 | so far, so good | REGENT::BENDEL | | Wed Aug 22 1990 15:46 | 16 |
| I've used mine all summer now, nd am happy with it. It seems to
handle well, and has taken some pretty hard wakes feeling solid.
I haven't used my top since the spring, but it seems OK.
The only problems I've had were that the dealer didn't wire
my gauges correctly so they didn't work. Also, I'm running an old
(72-73) 65 hp Merc, and it wouldn't run correctly at wide open
throttle, it would seem to starve for fuel. It wasn't a vent problem,
but was resolved when I replaced the dealer installed 3/8 inch fuel
line with 5/16 inch line.
The only thing that seems kinda cheap is the dashboard where the
steering wheel is mounted. This seems like it could have been made
sturdier, but as long as I'm not hanging on it it's alright.
I'm happy with the boat (don't expect the cooler to hold ice long),
but it hasn't been long enough to swear by it yet.I'm anxious to see
how it feels with a new 90 hp, but motors aren't cheap. Maybe next
year.
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| 581.8 | Value and Comments needed | USDEV1::CLEMENT | Smells like Nirvana | Thu Apr 24 1997 10:46 | 14 |
| I may be buying a 15-16' 1985 Thundercraft Maxum bowrider, powered
by a 1979 75hp Johnson outboard. It was repainted two years ago due
to sun fading the finish. It has also been serviced professionally
every season. I have not seen it yet.
Assuming the boat looks good and everything works would anyone care
to offer what they feel is an appropriate selling price range? An
older 1972 trailer is included.
Are there still Thundercraft owners out there? Any recent comments
out these boats would be helpful.
Thanks, Mark
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