How's Jim aka downbeach doing?

[dan_k]

Just checking on you buddy haven't seen you on here lately how you doing?

 

[downbeach]

Fair to middling. I've been lurking. I've been boat shopping, looked at about a dozen boats, but haven't found any pearls in good enough condition to entice me to give up my current boat. Thanks for asking.

 

[dan_k]

Happy to hear your doing good Jim. Good luck on the boat shopping try to check in every once an awhile we need your wisdom on here
Take care buddy

 

[Mike S]

What are you looking to switch into Jim? Glad to see that you ate still handing around the board.

 

[downbeach]

I've been looking at used Bertram, Boston Whaler, Tiara, Pursuit, Pacemaker, Rampage and Topaz boats around 25' to 29'.

 

[TanksNStuff]

People were asking about you at our last meeting too Jim. Just thought I'd let you know that a lot of people miss you around here.

Glad to hear everything is good. Say hi to Lynn for us too!

 

[dougc]

I'm kind of a Whaler fan myself.

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[Juano908]

Yeah Jim, keep in touch and glad to know you're doing well.

 

[Hockeynut]

Hey Jim a buddy is selling a 31 Bertram its gas let me know if you are interested I'll see what he is asking for it

 

[downbeach]

Hey Jim a buddy is selling a 31 Bertram its gas let me know if you are interested I'll see what he is asking for it

A real classic boat, I had one about 20 years ago. There is still a good demand for them, and I'm sure he'll get a premium for it. But just out of curiosity ask him where he's advertising it, and I'll take a look.

 

[downbeach]

I'm kind of a Whaler fan myself.

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I started with a 14' outboard, and went to a 17' Katama in the early '70's, I wouldn't doubt that they are still floating around somewhere. They were the last outboards I had until I bought my current Grady-White in '08. I almost bought an Outrage 210, but it came down to the engines, the GW came with a Yamaha 200 hp four stroke, and the BW came with a Merc 150 hp two stroke.

 

[reef boy]

Jim I'm glad you're doing good! It's funny how these things pop up because I was just wondering about you too the other day. Maybe since you can't find a boat you'll start thinking about getting back into the hobby yourself lol?!?! I would love to hear from you more on the forums, I got a little worried!
Hope you can find a boat that suits your needs!
Andrew