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Old 25-09-2013, 05:21   #1
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I bought a boat!
So I found my dream boat! It's a 78 Islander 32 and in excellent condition. Im so frickin happy!Click image for larger version Name: 20130831_120347.jpg Views: 410 Size: 417.1 KB ID: 67854

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Old 25-09-2013, 06:04   #2
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Old 25-09-2013, 06:10   #3
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She's upside down, but that's easy to miss on a survey.

Beautiful boat!
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Old 25-09-2013, 06:17   #4
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Old 25-09-2013, 06:21   #5
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Congrats! That is frickin awesome.

She has nice lines. Is this your first cruiser?
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Old 25-09-2013, 06:25   #6
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Looks sharp. What's her primary purpose?
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Old 25-09-2013, 06:26   #7
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She's upside down, but that's easy to miss on a survey.

Beautiful boat!
That picture was taken in Australia...

Very sweet boat, congrats.
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good job ,nice boat ,congrates...
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Old 25-09-2013, 07:35   #9
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Happy for you! Just about to take the plunge myself! Congrats!
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Old 25-09-2013, 10:23   #10
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Love the Islander! she's a beauty! may I ask the price if it's not too personal?
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Old 25-09-2013, 11:23   #12
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Srry bout the upside down pic...lol. I'm just gonna cruise up and down the atlantic for now, she's my first boat and have alot to learn. I got a steal at $15,750...pretty fortunate...
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Old 30-09-2013, 13:05   #13
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C̶o̶n̶d̶o̶l̶e̶n̶c̶e̶s̶... err I mean congrats!! W̶e̶l̶c̶o̶m̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶m̶o̶n̶e̶y̶ ̶h̶o̶l̶e̶... errr have fun!

I had a friend with a slightly older 32 when I was in Santa Barbara. Great boat. Ton of fun.
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Old 30-09-2013, 13:23   #14
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While she's upside down, I'd definitely check out if anything needs doing at the masthead... check the lights, connections, antenna, and so on.
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All the upside down pic comments have me lol'ing! Awesome boat! It's an exhilarating feeling..I bought my first boat this summer. My heart swells with love every time is see her. :-)
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