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37' Alum Roamer

Discussion in 'Chris Craft Roamer Yacht' started by Jim Reed, Feb 26, 2018.

  1. Jim Reed

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    I bought this 37' Alum. Roamer 'cause I wanted to have spare engines for my 41' Roamer. Boat needs a lot of work but is very do-able. Everything is there, I really don't won't to scrap her.

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  2. KyRoamer

    KyRoamer New Member

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    Where is this Roamer? Knoxville?
  3. Jim Reed

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    Yes, actually it's in a boat yard called "Harbor Towne Marine." The facilities is fully equipped with a travel lift and interstate access.
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    I'll take the trailer at a bargain price.
    ,rc
  5. Jim Reed

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    Here is the specs on the trailer if you want to call the manufacture for any information including the original price. The trailer appears to be in good shape. I had the boat transported to the present location , a distance of 20 or so miles , 6 months ago with no problems.

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  6. Capt Ralph

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    I know the trailer mfg. I purchased a tri-axel from them in the late 80s. Like an idiot, I sold it.
  7. Jim Reed

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    Their suppose to be pretty good. I trailered the boat , about 20 miles , to it's new location about 6 months ago with no problems.
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  9. fantasymaker

    fantasymaker New Member

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    Isn't that a little light for a roamer?
  10. Jim Reed

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    I don't know. The trailer seems to carry it well and after all, it is Alum.
  11. Jim Reed

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    I can't believe the boat hasn't found a new home and someone to love her.
  12. Jim Reed

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    I will sell the trailer at a fair price but I can't give it away. It seems to be in very good shape. I kinda wanted the trailer to go with the boat which would make the sell that much easier but I'm afraid nobody wants her.
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    Christ-all-friday, an aluminum 37", really?
    Well, I demand you find the hull# - I'm updating the "List of Known Roamers" and want to include this one (name?). THX-a-million!
    - Eric
    "Tin Tonic"
    PS - Email me for a free copy, we've found 456 Roamers so far (23%).

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  14. KyRoamer

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    Eric,

    Jim let me take a look at this '37 a few weeks ago and I have the serial number, RXP-2508R. I took quite a few pics and will load them when I get home. Definitely a fixer upper.
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    We have already have RXP-37-2508 (AL) listed as a 1966 Riviera 37: "Priorities" located Newport News, VA where owner reported buying her in '05 in Michigan, with T/427s (hence Jim's interest). Calling him to confirm.
    - Eric
  16. Jim Reed

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    Thanks guys for all your interest and help. The boat is still here in Knoxville at Harbourtown Marina on the trailer. Don't want to scrap here and hope she finds a good home.
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    Previous owner confirms sale of RXP-37-2508 to a party in Tennesee 5or 6 years ago. She definitely had 427s and a blue stripe. New owner was a newbie to boating and had planned to take her to Texas, but it looks like she never made it. Many thanx to Jim for bringing her plight to light - who knows, she may yet fall into strong hands yet. A very worthy restoration candidate!
    Cheers,
    Eric
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  18. Jim Reed

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    Thanks for your hard work and all you do. By the way, do you have my 41 Regal Roamer on your list? Her name is Copy Cat
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    Do we have "Copy Cat", do we have "Copy Cat" - what kinda question is that?
    Only the finest aluminum 1970 Roamer Regal 41 [RDP-41-4502 (AL)] plying the waters of Tennessee we figure - copy that! Seen any Volunteers' games recently?
    Cheers!
    - Eric
    PS - Was "1st Choice" originally (nee) "Phase One"? [And no, we do NOT have her hull# - that's a due out to you sir :) ]

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  20. george o

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    This was my boat a while back While not in the best shape when I sold it, hate to see it like this now. Hope it goes to a good home, had a lot of fun with it. If you can go back far enough on this forum, I had it listed here Feb 2011 but had no photos

    Take Care

    George O
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