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Old 01-07-2011, 01:30 PM   #25
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RE: Coaster 23 by Lovett/Chudley

The one in Ontario seems like a good deal. Especially since it will be had for less than the asking price due to limited appeal. Most people would bypass this boat due to 1977 age. As you know, these navy boats spend most of their life indoors aboard ships. This is for all practical purposes a 2005 boat. Nice John Deere power, very good looking cabin and pilothouse and professionally done interior with late model electronics. I would think this boat would be worthy of a closer look if it fits your needs.
The one in California has been for sale for some time. It has kind of a funky set up. Someone on boatdesign was talking about getting this boat for around 40k. It has an asking price around 100k. If I remember correctly they said it had a leaky fuel tank. Since it is still on YW last time I checked, the sale apparently didn't happen. It is set up for diving rather than cruising and has the
6-71 with a manual transmission.
Good luck Eric, keep us posted.
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