37' Alum Roamer

Eric, you're a great guy. Just want to make sure she is in your system so other people can check up on her. I invited one of her former owners (Jim Farmer) RE: "Farmers Daughter" on the boat a few weeks back, to have a few drinks with me. He showed up with a book he had written and dedicated an entire chapter to the boat. He's in his 80's and still loves her. I don't know, there is something about her that makes life a little easier when spend time around her. The Boat George is talking about can be restored the same way. They are very strong an durable and those lines can't be beat on any boat. I live here in the heart of Sea Ray Country. I was anchored out one day and the President of Sea Ray, Bob Reich, swam over to Copy Cat and told me that if Sea Ray didn't furnish him a boat that he would want a Chris Craft and Copy Cat is the pretties boat he has ever seen. Of course , I agreed with him. That 37' can be restored the same way and she will continue to give her new owners the same wonderful memories that she had in the past. I just can't understand why nobody wants her. I'll talk to Scott Lewis and get the serial number on "1st Choice." She is on the hard right now getting new engines and Bottom Paint. Scott Lewis and his son, Cooper have done a wonderful job with her. Have gone to a few Tennessee Football games, "Copy Cat" ran great had a super time but rather not talk about the games. Oh well, there's always next year.

I know what you mean.

I think that boat was named Stardust but I thought she went to Fla. Some idiot cut the top out of the superstructure above the head and installed a hatch.

That sounds like her. Not a bad boat.

I love my 41. When I bought her I had to do some bottom work as well as replace the engines. As we know, these boats have some age on them and maintenance is the key. Since these are rare it's nice to know that you will be unique when you are out and about. I feel it's worth the effort.

I drove my jet ski past the boat yard this weekend and saw her just parked by the river bank. Even though she needs a major refit, the boat looked so classic just setting there. If I didn't have my 41' Roamer, I would take on the project.

Yes.

Sold the 37' Roamer to a able body captain who commits to restoring her. He is in the process now and I will post pictures of his progress. I know he is very qualified 'cause he has helped me with my 41. I just couldn't scrap her. I just couldn't. Much thanks to Cary for all his patience. This will be one more of these fine boats saved.

Cheer up George. I sold the boat to a very qualified guy who is going to restore her. Already have done a ton of work to her cabin and getting ready to pull the engines . He is going to let me help. Our goal is to make her the prettiest and finest Chris Craft on the Tenn. River chain, next to my 41' of course. LOL

Believe it or not, there were a few here. Haven't seen them in a while. I'll keep a look out. Things are really crazy. Building is going thru the roof and every marina has a huge waiting list. Even the houses that are for sale result in a biding war. A house up the street was for sale and the owner ended up getting 75,000. more than he asked for it.