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37' 1967 steel roamer hull maintenance

Discussion in 'Chris Craft Roamer Yacht' started by therapy, Jan 28, 2010.

  1. therapy, Jan 28, 2010
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    Looking at purchasing 37' 1967 steel roamer. Looks to be in very good condition other than some updating and some minor paneling on back deck.. Mahogany is in great condition may need strip and redone... nothen to big... Have owned wood boats and fiberglass, never steel.. not sure what to look for or how to maintain.. have read several articles on steel boats... without getting to crazy like to know where best spot to look for maybe lowest point places that hold water / rust... boat out of water batteries on i imagine to keep dry.. thinking maybe i wish it was a aluminum 37... never thought of a roamer but commanders... definatly like this roamer just new to this hull... so any info or advice i would appreciate, maybe hold out for aluminum or fiberglass commander....
  2. gerconst, Jan 28, 2010
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    Both Commanders and Roamers have great hulls. If you keep up on the maintenance they will last you forever. I know of a nice Commander and a nice Roamer in Traverse City/Elk Rapids, Michigan. They are both listed in the Yachts for sale section of Yacht Forums.
  3. gravy, Aug 26, 2010
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    Me too

    I just picked up a 37 1966 riviera with 427s and need to learn the little ins and outs of steel hull maintenance , it is a fresh water boat from the St. Clair river
    Thanks Gravy
  4. gerconst, Aug 27, 2010
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    congratulations and welcome, I love the 37. It is a classic. Start surfing through all the threads in the roamer club. There is alot of information here. Once you have a specific question then ask it. It is easier to answer. Don't be afraid to start your own thread. We all like to look at Roamers. Dave
  5. gravy, Aug 28, 2010
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    Thanks Dave

    I grew up on chris crafts and always loved those 37 romers. what do you have and are there any photos you can show me. Thanks again Gravy
  6. Oneiros, Sep 11, 2010
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    Nice like my dream boat
  7. gravy, Sep 11, 2010
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    Oneiros how long have you had your roamer. Our boating season is coming to an end soon and it will be time to pull her out of the water. Over the winter I plain to give her a total over haul inside and out, strip the bottom and sides with a new paint job. The back deck has some bad wood, some body installed cheep carpet on the deck at one time, I will put new decking down. The main cabin needs all new everything, The stove and sink are good. But I'm looking forward to the project. I'll take photos as I go a long Gravy
  8. Oneiros, Sep 11, 2010
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    Nice! we bought her aug.05 check mine storry and learn of mine misstake.
    love her my dreeam boat
    my English is not so good so I use google translation hope to see some pictures of your project, our season is probably the beginning of October
  9. gravy, Sep 11, 2010
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    Check out your story,,, wow,,,, I'm happy for you that it is all working out for you
  10. Oneiros, Sep 11, 2010
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    Well I really like and working with her and it's so lovely and boating as we have done every year hoping to be completely finished with the whole project next year