And so it goes............

Dave R · 07-13-2021, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by XCR-700

Good looking boat but I dont see the point, it really looks kinda useless to me. There is almost no open space or uncovered space as a percentage of the boat as a whole.

I guess if you want to be fully enclosed in your boat (like being on the inside of a cruise ship) then it gets the job done, but if you want to enjoy fresh air - sun - the breeze - maybe even a little water spray, and all they other the elements that go along with the experience of being on a boat you would need something else,,,

I'm probably missing something, but I think I'll keep mine ;-)

I'm with you... Outside living space is abundant on our boat and the interior spaces are bright and well-ventilated. The flybridge version of that boat has better outdoor space.

John Mercier · 07-13-2021, 04:40 PM

The point of the boat was to make a statement of wealth.
More than likely it failed to do the job, so it is being moved.

Biggd · 07-13-2021, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by John Mercier

The point of the boat was to make a statement of wealth.
More than likely it failed to do the job, so it is being moved.

Oh, I think everyone on the lake got the point.

John Mercier · 07-13-2021, 08:54 PM

It really doesn't enamor you with the people you really are focused on.
I think he will jump to the more historic wooden version, that seems to be the ticket into the group.

Be interesting to see if the ''RESTOFUS'' comes to the lake.

Descant · 07-13-2021, 09:49 PM

"Restofus" isn't a useful boat on Winnipesaukee. Going in that direction, a 1930's commuter is more appropriate. Anybody remember the Chris Craft "Excalibur"? Don't know what happened to her, but there are other commuters around. Antique runabouts are nice, but anybody with a checkbook can go to Clayton and buy one. Not very showy outside the antique runabout club. Since the house is for sale, I don't think he's interested in making a big splash on Winnipesaukee any more.

Garcia · 07-14-2021, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by John Mercier

It really doesn't enamor you with the people you really are focused on.
I think he will jump to the more historic wooden version, that seems to be the ticket into the group.

Be interesting to see if the ''RESTOFUS'' comes to the lake.

Is RESTOFUS the Century previously owned by the Kennedys or another boat of the same name?

XCR-700 · 07-14-2021, 08:06 AM

I think for my next boat I will shop for a Wonkatania,,,

John Mercier · 07-14-2021, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Garcia

Is RESTOFUS the Century previously owned by the Kennedys or another boat of the same name?

Correct. Its history is more of the issue.
You can buy a lot of boats, but buying history tends to put you in an elite crowd.

It is still about ego, but no one can just go buy the same thing regardless of the amount of money they may have. At that point, they can only buy from you.

You buy something that is the biggest, fastest, etc... and in a short period of time.... someone else has something that is bigger, faster, etc.

codeman671 · 08-14-2021, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

Oh, I think everyone on the lake got the point.

I am hearing a new, even larger boat is enroute to replace it. A Cruisers Inc.

TiltonBB · 08-16-2021, 06:51 PM

60 Feet. Standby! On the road, it will be a foot higher than the last one!

TiltonBB · 09-04-2021, 05:20 PM

This Thursday

TiltonBB · 09-09-2021, 03:56 PM

It's here now

4 for Boating · 09-09-2021, 04:27 PM

I can only imagine the wake that must make while under speed.

As much as I would like to see it close up on the water - sort of hoping it does not come by our place as it may take our boat and dock out in one shot - joke

tis · 09-09-2021, 06:58 PM

Wow! That's quite a boat!!!!

ghfromaltonbay · 09-09-2021, 11:35 PM

Saw this wide load stopped along Route 11 near Minge Cove Rd around. 2 pm. The police escort was getting ready to stop traffic near West Alton Marina.

TiltonBB · 09-10-2021, 01:16 PM

The crane is unloading it today but a lot of reassembly has to be done before it goes in the water.

VitaBene · 09-10-2021, 11:38 PM

More dollars than sense. Never saw the last one off the dock

TiltonBB · 09-11-2021, 09:19 AM

It went into the water this morning.

8gv · 09-11-2021, 09:48 AM

A boat like that deserves a twelve month season.

thinkxingu · 09-11-2021, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

It went into the water this morning.

Will it need to come out again at some point?

Regardless, I agree with the others that it's a ridiculous vessel for this lake. I can't tell if it's ostentatious, pretentious, or just silly.

That being said, I try my absolute best to live and let live, so I hope the owners and their family have great times with it.

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CubRun · 09-13-2021, 03:44 PM

Absolutely ridiculous to have a personal boat that size on the Lake. Must be called " compensation"

brk-lnt · 09-13-2021, 05:49 PM

Pod drives.
On Winnipesaukee.
Not sure he thought that through.

thinkxingu · 09-14-2021, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

60 Feet. Standby! On the road, it will be a foot higher than the last one!

Is this the same family, or are we just talking about the biggest boats on the lake?

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rodgcsa · 09-14-2021, 08:44 AM

Don't post much here but this posting made me think about a conversation.

I had a client a few years ago that was extremely wealthy and self made.

He said to me a week before his passing " I made my first million and then I needed ten million, then I needed 100, it turned into an obsession. Now that I know my time is over none of these things brought me true happiness... all of these things were a distraction from what was truly important.

I hope that this person enjoys the new possession and I also hope they donated the same amount they paid for this new toy to a worthy cause for people that are not as fortunate.

With that said we all live on this same earth, lets remember we all have the same goal to find happiness and health for ourselves and our loved ones.

VitaBene · 09-14-2021, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Is this the same family, or are we just talking about the biggest boats on the lake?

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Same family- docked at their house on Governor's. The real big one at the NWZ

Descant · 07-13-2021, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

I'm with you... Outside living space is abundant on our boat and the interior spaces are bright and well-ventilated. The flybridge version of that boat has better outdoor space.

Agreed. Fly bridge is wonderful, but I like a couple of boats I had years ago with dual helms. Great for early/late season, rainy days etc. I note that many island residents have more than one boat for just this reason.

Riviera · 07-13-2021, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

The flybridge version of that boat has better outdoor space.

That "is" a flybridge version. You just can't see it from the angle in the above photos.

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