my Cleopatra 23ft boat photo-documentation of search, purchase amd restopration.

[Pete_the_diver]

Hi,
I am new to the forum, but have been a boater for over 9 years. couple years back I sold my 50 HP RIB and purchased mid 70's lovely cabin cruiser "Cleopatra" as a project boat. here is 1st part of photo relation of my struggle. I am happy to hear your comments.

Best regards

 

[chillee]

nice video thanks for sharing, and good luck.

 

[stelican]

In 1981 I remember someone paying me £4800 in cash for one of those. Same colour hull on Thames

 

[BartW]

what a nice story, ! welcome on here !
we like that kind of projects , so pls send the next episode !
the project doesn't need tobe finished before posting, you might get loads of valuable input from this forum.

 

[Pete_the_diver]

In 1981 I remember someone paying me £4800 in cash for one of those. Same colour hull on Thames

yeah, and when I was negotiating the first boat's price I was actually observing Ebay auction of a similar boat with working engine and in reasonable condition for 2000 Quid so 4000 for this boat was a fantasy... She later listed it on Ebay for 3750. six months later it was still available some people are just not made for bussiness. I am guessing there is a good chance that the boat is still where it was 5 years ago.

 

[Pete_the_diver]

Ok, something about engine for a change...

 

[BartW]

absolutely stunning !

 

[Pete_the_diver]

part 2...
https://youtu.be/WPYM4D0UK9o

 

[Pete_the_diver]

hi all, just uploaded new episode... enjoy
https://youtu.be/7cwTgyyrUdQ

 

[mil1194]

Lovely. I had a Cleopatra 850 many years ago with twin VP B20’s. Enjoy.