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1986 Commander 21' Sunstreak

Posted: April 18 2012,7:59 am

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Times and lives change, so what I never would have considered even a year ago is happening now. The time has come to simplify life and only run 1 boat, so the Circus Boat is up for sale. A great river boat with excellent manners and decent speed (GPS'ed best at 72.3), one of the first Advantage boats using the tried and true Rogers design hull. As many of you know, I've had this boat for years and actually RUN it..... not a trailer queen and certainly not perfect.
Couldn't get the pics to post here, so see links below
http://www.vintagerodcomponents.com/boat/adv2.jpg
http://www.vintagerodcomponents.com/river/bb1.jpg
http://www.vintagerodcomponents.com/river/bb3.jpg
http://www.vintagerodcomponents.com/boat/int1.jpg
http://www.vintagerodcomponents.com/boat/int2.jpg
http://www.vintagerodcomponents.com/boat/int5.jpg
http://www.vintagerodcomponents.com/boat/eng1.jpg

A few details

ENGINE
460 Ford .040" over (D1 block as I remember)
Forged pistons
D3 heads
Stealth 8012 intake
Comp Cams 282h cam
850 DP
Carter mechanical HV fuel pump
Stock Prestolite distributor converted with Pertronix I
Taylor wires and retainers
Logs and snails

PUMP
Berk JE "A" impeller
Old Place electro/mechanical diverter (works well)
HTP bolt-on shoe and ride pate

INTERIOR
Reupholstered by A1 Marine in 2006?- still in VERY good condition
French sewn seams
Advantage logo embroidered on seat backs
Multicolor stripes with wraparound on engine cover
Engine cover sides hinged for easy access to storage

HULL

18' Rogers Bonneville design
Bubble deck
Factory open bow (only seen 1 other)
Original style gel
Gel repaired in various areas throughout the years
Minimal stress cracking
Yellow bimini w/cover
Fitted boat cover in excellent condition

TRAILER

Nothing special really (it's for a real river boat)
Tandem axle
Removable swing away tongue
Older 14" trailer radials (only travels 1/4 mile back and forth to the ramp)
Bunks and side panels could use recovering
Lighting and wiring in good condition
Bearing buddies on all 4 wheels
CA PTI plate just renewed

Asking $5,500. Not a money deal, the wife just prefers the 21' due to stereo and being slower

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