Armstrong 23 monohull in PacNW

#1

This seems like a good deal on a 23 pilothouse, ad doesn't say what power but probably a big Yam

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/781534109.html

2005 23 ft Armstrong Pilot House (Monohull) One of a kind welded aluminum boat! Custom built by Armstrong Marine in Port Angeles. Boat in new condition with the orginal plastic protection on helm chairs still intact. Awesome Garmin electronics( radar, chartplotter)with data cards always updated. Two Icom radios with DSC. Boat comes with a galvanized King Trailer, one of the best. Specs on boat attached. Additional pictures are available upon request. Approximate weight of this boat and trailer is 6000lbs.- this weight includes full fuel and absolutely everything you can take with you. $65000. olyshed@netzero.com or 360-683-5030.

calstabi · #2

Chaps, This looks like a very Tough NW boat and alot of Aluminum for the price....

He must of added the engine info....The Craigslist ad states the ENGINE: • Merc 4.3MPI 220Hp V-6 with Bravo II stern drive. That sounds underpowered??

ruggit · #3

Sometimes you just have to drive a boat to see if the power is right. I looked at the ad and photos, looks like a good buy.

We cruised around the lake(freshwater at 2128 ft above sealevel) last night with 3 men, 4 women, a large dog, and about 130 gals of fuel in my 9.5 x 29 Armstrong with what some people may think is underpowered with a Yamaha f350.
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Can't say we jumped on plane, but got up just fine, and cruised at 3800 to 4500 at an apparent 20 to 30 mph. Can't verify speed, as I am having some issues with my house battery, and had the Furuno vx2, and second vhf turned off to try and get a full charge.

Sculpin · #4

Thats a good deal for sure. That boat would be 100g up here in Canuck land.

#5

calstabi wrote:Chaps, This looks like a very Tough NW boat and alot of Aluminum for the price....

He must of added the engine info....The Craigslist ad states the ENGINE: • Merc 4.3MPI 220Hp V-6 with Bravo II stern drive. That sounds underpowered??

That would be plenty of power for me but I'm an old fart who doesn't mind a more leisurely pace and the fuel consumption that goes along with moderate speeds. All that said I wouldn't buy it because its an outdrive. Just don't like those things, especially because I leave my boat in a slip year-round and they just don't do well marinating in the salt brine 24/7/365 IMO.