FAMOUS CRAFT 2009 - The Hull Truth

Ludicrous · 02-18-2009, 03:41 AM

http://www.famouscraftboats.com/

WildLines · 02-18-2009, 11:03 AM

Thanks for these pics.

I didn't take any and I am seriously considering the 21 Flats with a 250.

Paul Barnard · 02-23-2009, 09:28 AM

Did they have a 2200 Coastal at the show. I have found what seems like a very good deal on one, but haven't had a chance to lay eyes on it yet.

b04747 · 02-23-2009, 09:40 AM

The sales guy at the show said they'd take $32,000 for the green 21. I thought that was a tremendous price. I don't know anything about them, but they looked good and he said they were 100% vinylester resin. The 25 XS has got to be worth 14 or 15 and it should move that hull pretty good.

Paul Barnard · 02-23-2009, 10:00 AM

The Famous Craft Dealer in Miami has a leftover 08 2200 Coastal for 24K. It has an Opti 225 I believe. This seems like a screaming good deal for a boat (with T-Top), motor and trailer package.

WildLines · 02-23-2009, 12:35 PM

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b04747 - 2/23/2009 8:40 AM

The sales guy at the show said they'd take $32,000 for the green 21. I thought that was a tremendous price. I don't know anything about them, but they looked good and he said they were 100% vinylester resin. The 25 XS has got to be worth 14 or 15 and it should move that hull pretty good.

When I was looking at the boat the had an offer on the 21' not sure if they accepted it or not.

I was told with a 225xs it ran 63-65 and a 250 xs it ran 71 mph. The 21 was REALLY Nice, the wiring was clean all tinned, gel coated hatches, and etc. The only downside I saw was the thru-hulls in the bilge were not up to par. They had threaded thru hulls with pvc valves screwed on to act a a sea cock. This boat was a last year and that may have changed for this year, not sure. I was also told vinylester resin, all hand laid, no spray/chop. It has the absolute largest front and rear deck I've ever seen. The boat is not a Hewes finish, but it was very nice.

I am interested in the 18 & 21 from famous, currently pricing one out.

b04747 · 02-24-2009, 03:25 PM

Wild... good luck on getting your Famous Craft. They look impressive, I hope you are pleased. If I hadn't already decided on another make I would have jumped on it for $32,000.

darrinsmarine · 02-26-2009, 06:51 PM

Any 1 Looking or have questions contact Darrin, Have 4 16 to 23 ft

Paul Barnard · 03-01-2009, 07:11 AM

Since I posted earlier I found a local dealer (Darrin's in D'Iberville MS) with a good stock on hand. I have spent a couple hours crawling over the boats. I think they are an exceptional deal for the money. I demoed the 2100 CC on a day when there was a nasty chop. I was pleasantly surpised by how soft and dry the ride was relative to the boats weight and size. It is a small 21 foot boat. It's like a pleasure/bayboat/nearshore boat hybrid. Ride wise it blows my 19' Tidewater bay boat away. Quality wise it's a very slight step down. The 2008 model rigged with a tandem aluminum trailer and a Suzuki 175 is priced at 19,965. My local dealer also has two of the 22' Coastal models and several flats boats for reasonable prices.

I took time out to talk to Charlie at the factory. He answered a pile of questions that I had. He spent 20-25 minutes of his valuable time giving me information on materials and construction techniques. I have a very good feeling about Famous Craft boats and the company. You'd be hard pressed to justify spending so much more money on a more recognized name brand.

tprice · 03-01-2009, 08:55 PM

Sweet looking boats and I guess I am partial since they are made right here in Anderson SC

WildLines · 03-02-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by darrinsmarine

Any 1 Looking or have questions contact Darrin, Have 4 16 to 23 ft

Can you send me an email with what you have in stock, options and prices.

I am looking at the 18' & 21' Flats....(trying to decide if I want to store the 21' or keep the 18' in my garage).

I did not find a website for your company or you listing on line.

Paul Barnard · 03-02-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WildLines

Can you send me an email with what you have in stock, options and prices.

I am looking at the 18' & 21' Flats....(trying to decide if I want to store the 21' or keep the 18' in my garage).

I did not find a website for your company or you listing on line.

I just bought a brand new 08 model 2100 CC from Darrin today . $19,965 for the boat with T-Top, Suzuki 175 and tandem axle trailer was a steal. You NEED to call him at the number listed on the Famous Craft website above and talk to him about the New 08 21' flats boat with the E-Tec 225 he has. There is not a better deal on a flats boat in the country. Darrin is a good, hard working, honest man. You'll appreciate the way he does business. He owns the 23' Flats model, so he knows the boat line.

Edit: Famous Crafts website is down due to bad weather. Darrin's number is 228-297-6308

BiloxiGuy · 03-17-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Barnard

You NEED to call him at the number listed on the Famous Craft website above and talk to him about the New 08 21' flats boat with the E-Tec 225 he has. There is not a better deal on a flats boat in the country. Darrin is a good, hard working, honest man. Darrin's number is 228-297-6308

Talked to him at the Biloxi Boat Show. That 21' with the 225 E-tec was only 24K!!! He had it at the Mobile show as well for the same price and it didn't sell. I don't know if he sold it at the Biloxi show or not but it seemed like a hella lot of boat to me for that price.

Paul Barnard · 03-30-2009, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BiloxiGuy

Talked to him at the Biloxi Boat Show. That 21' with the 225 E-tec was only 24K!!! He had it at the Mobile show as well for the same price and it didn't sell. I don't know if he sold it at the Biloxi show or not but it seemed like a hella lot of boat to me for that price.

Darrin still has the 21. At 24K it's the best deal on a new flats boat on the market.

rodney813 · 03-31-2009, 09:32 AM

hey paul did they have any more of the 2100 cc for that price?

Paul Barnard · 03-31-2009, 11:17 AM

Rodney, that is the last one they had. He has ordered an 09 2100, but I don't know how it will be rigged and priced. Go to FC's website, get the phone number, call the factory, and ask them where the best deal is on a 2100. They have a fairly small dealer network and know which dealers have what boats at what prices. The people I have spoken with at the factory have been singularly wonderful.

pugnacious3333 · 03-31-2009, 05:35 PM

I noticed this one on boattrader. Seems like a good deal, if you don't mind travelling a ways to pick it up.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...-2100-94756779

BiloxiGuy · 04-01-2009, 10:38 AM

Just went by and talked to Darrin when I dropped my Honda off for service. He still has 21 Flats with the 225 Etec. It's actually only $23,200 after the $1000 rebate from Evinrude.

rodney813 · 04-01-2009, 12:32 PM

Hey Paul i found one for 23000 out the door is that a good price? with mercury 175 verado. How is yours on the water?

rodney813 · 04-01-2009, 01:25 PM

Paul did your come with any extras?