Happy Day

Red_BOFUS

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I just got in from sealing the deal on a 2975 Cruiser Yatch for Christmas...totally stoked.

Thinking of calling it Bofus again though..is that bad?
 

Red_BOFUS

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Re: Happy Day

These are when she hit the yard a few days back. It will get a bottom cleaning, engine tune up and wax job before I have her put in and moved to the marina we'll be keeping her at.

Odly enough didn't go to buy a boat but a prop..guess the prop issue is fixed now.

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Red_BOFUS

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Re: Happy Day

Thanks man..that is my year end bonus so it ought to bring the family lots of enjoyment and that is what is most important.

The engines just got replaced last season and are still brand new so that is a huge plus and I wanted radar for some reason.
 

Gary H NC

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Re: Happy Day

Nice rig...CONGRATS!!
A fresh bottom paint and some waxing and buffing will have her looking good.

Think of all the other toys you need to buy for it before Spring...:D
 

Red_BOFUS

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Toys?..Like?? Hard to think of what it might need, but coming from my cud-cabin hard to think of what it might lack..:)
 

javsam

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Awesome boat, congrats!. Cruisers are well built boats!!!.
 

Gary H NC

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Toys?..Like?? Hard to think of what it might need, but coming from my cud-cabin hard to think of what it might lack..:)

Man,With a boat there can always be new toys and upgrades.

Did you get the enclosure that snaps on?
What is the power setup?
 

Red_BOFUS

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Re: Happy Day

Thanks guys, really thanks it is like a dream come true.

Yeap Gary got the total enclosure, twin 5.7's, radar, gps, autopilot. Only thing I can think she might need is a genset.
 

JoLin

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I just got in from sealing the deal on a 2975 Cruiser Yatch for Christmas...totally stoked.

Thinking of calling it Bofus again though..is that bad?

That's great! Congrats!

(you should name her Bofus II)
 

sasto

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Red....I can feel the excitement thru my puter.....a happy read for first thing in the morning with my coffee. Good way to start the day!

We named 3 boats the same name, Conquest, and each consecutive boat was blessed more than the previous. Go for it!

Merry Christmas.
 

Silly Seville

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Looks like a great purchase! I just love cabin cruisers...something about the "RV on the water" thing that just intrigues me. What is the beam on that girl, 10 feet? Are you planning on installing A/C? A genset would surely make offshore overnight anchorages more pleasant. Congrats and enjoy!
 

Gary H NC

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Thanks guys, really thanks it is like a dream come true.

Yeap Gary got the total enclosure, twin 5.7's, radar, gps, autopilot. Only thing I can think she might need is a genset.

NICE!! I know Winter is going to be going by slow for you dreaming of getting her on the water!
Great looking cruiser....I hope you get years of enjoyment out of her!;)
 

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Merry CHRISTMAS! That is an AWESOME Christmas present to you and the family! Yes, a genset is a must for the add-ons. And I am sure you will be able to think of lots more "gotta haves" as you work to clean and polish her up ... from fenders and mooring lines and anchors to elcetronics to cabin aids to ... the list will continue on ... you can NEVER have enough toys and accessories for you boat, and iboats is just the place to start stocking up! Happy after Christmas shopping!
 

5150abf

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WOW, went for a prop and came home with a boat, hopefully you have a really good job or you don't go shopping much.

Very nice, I named my second boat the same as my first with no ill side effects, just be sure to go through all the required ceramonies and you will be fine.
 

JoLin

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I hadn't read through the whole thread the first time... so, did the owner of the prop realize he'd left a boat attached to it?

Man, things like that never happen to me!

:D
 

Home Cookin'

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Re: Happy Day

good job!
As for the name, they say it's bad luck to change it, but if you're not superstitious, why not? How about Bofus II? Or if you are keeping Bofus, call this one Focus to have the complete punch line.
Or since there appear to be four of you, why not Forvus?
 
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