Carolina Classic 25?

[fellinger]

Does anyone have any experience with the late 90's/early 2000's Carolina Classic 25? I am kicking around upgrade options and there seems to be a good amount of these boats and reasonable prices on the market.

If you have any experience with them I'd love to hear it!

Thanks!

[BigAl13]

one of the guts I work with has a 98 25' classic the boat is gorgeous ill find out what engine he had that was a problem it was sucking water through the exhaust. But since the engine was swapped he hasnt had anycomplaints. I knpw of one for sale in atlantic highlands that has a single disel. Also most of them have 100 gal tanks.

[Hunter 2]

I'm pretty sure Cashin has been out on the 25' single diesel and liked it. They don't use much fuel at all.  I was fishing with a guy who owns one  on Irish Ayes boat a 25' Parker pilot house in rough weather, high winds and tight waves. He could not believe how much better the Parker handled the waves while we were drifting. He said we would not be able to stand up in his boat. I guess they have more of V shaped bottom and tend to roll more.  All boats have good and bad points..

    Or did he have a Bertram?

[Cashin]

Ive been on a newer model. Very nice boat nice ride and good on fuel

[fellinger]

I'm pretty sure Cashin has been out on the 25' single diesel and liked it. They don't use much fuel at all.  I was fishing with a guy who owns one  on Irish Ayes boat a 25' Parker pilot house in rough weather, high winds and tight waves. He could not believe how much better the Parker handled the waves while we were drifting. He said we would not be able to stand up in his boat. I guess they have more of V shaped bottom and tend to roll more.  All boats have good and bad points..

    Or did he have a Bertram?

There are two hull setups with the pilot house Parker. One is better in rough seas when under weigh the other better in rough seas while drifting or anchored. Like you said all have pros and cons. My biggest con right now for any boat is $$!

Although I'd like to go bigger I know I cannot afford the associated costs so, I want to keep with something that is more well rounded, not too big, and is fuel efficient. I think one report I read on the Carolina was a 2.5mpg at cruise of about 24k. I would be fine with that. With a 100g tank thats plenty of range for me.

Al: Do you know where the one in AH is listed?

[Maritime Matt]

I have no experience with the Carolina's but I have talked to a former owner of one who sold it and bought a used Henriques 28 and his complaint with the Carolina was engine access. If your doing your own work, something you might want to think about.

[Hunter 2]

Fred, what engine does it have?  Gas or diesel? I'm thinking gas with 2.5mpg at 24k.   Also consider drivetrain,  inboard/outboard,  straight shaft,     I/O  midship engine with Jackshaft .


 Good luck in your search,

[fellinger]

Fred, what engine does it have?  Gas or diesel? I'm thinking gas with 2.5mpg at 24k.   Also consider drivetrain,  inboard/outboard,  straight shaft,     I/O  midship engine with Jackshaft .


 Good luck in your search,

All of the above, Eddie. I am just kicking anchors at this point in time - nothing serious. Just looking to get some other's input.

[BigAl13]

Fred Im not sure if it is listed I just seen the boat. Theres a car clas forum that you may want to check out. The motor the guy i work with has now is a merc i/o with a brav 3 outdrive he gets about 1.75 mpg. I like the boat except for ot not being a walk around but most have a windlass so its not as important

[Fightin Irish]

My buddy has one with the Volvo gas motor. Great ride thick hull and it is heavy.

[fellinger]

My buddy has one with the Volvo gas motor. Great ride thick hull and it is heavy.

Yeah, 15,000 pounds. That's a heavy, trailerable boat.

[Andys Delight]

My buddy has one with the Volvo gas motor. Great ride thick hull and it is heavy.

Yeah, 15,000 pounds. That's a heavy, trailerable boat.

Hah, you mock my truck but it'll pull that sucker without really even knowing it's back there 

[Still Running]

My buddy has one with the Volvo gas motor. Great ride thick hull and it is heavy.

Yeah, 15,000 pounds. That's a heavy, trailerable boat.

Hah, you mock my truck but it'll pull that sucker without really even knowing it's back there 

 

[Hunter 2]

15k dry weight for a 25' boat seems very high. My 1972 solid old 23' Chris Craft is 3800 lbs dry.   That's a big difference.  

And Mikes truck can pull both boats in tandem!
 

[ChrisL]

My buddy has one with the Volvo gas motor. Great ride thick hull and it is heavy.

Yeah, 15,000 pounds. That's a heavy, trailerable boat.

Hah, you mock my truck but it'll pull that sucker without really even knowing it's back there 

Who do you think had in mind when it needs to be moved?