Caliber 1 open bow

[sandstorm]

I was just courious if anyone has a picture or any info on a 1995 caliber 1 22ft openbow boat it has the 454 mercruiser with everyoption they had in 95. I was offered one today in a deal it has 40 original hrs on it and been sitten ever since like new shape. He wants 25k for it is this about what they are worth? He says it looks like a eliminator..

[cc322]

Can you post a pic, that hull, if it's the one I'm thinking has been around for a while ,every builder has that hull Aftershock, Renegade, Ultra, Cobra, Shockwave etc. I think at one time Caliber use to be a pretty good builder, Cliff use to work for Eliminator, then went on his own(cailber1) not to sure about them anymore, but if it's rigged good and you can get a smoki'n deal on it why not. I dont think it will be very good on the big lakes though my 02 good luck

[Racer277]

Sorry don't have any pics of our ob 93.
But, if you can, go down to the factory in corona. A lot of people don't like Cliff as he's not a salesman. However, if you can get his attention for a little while, he will probably give you all of the details on the exact boat you are looking at. It's that kind of shop. All of the history he told us about our used C1 was backed up by another forum member and then (seperately) by the owner.
He is no salesman, but I wasn't looking for a salesman. They may even have pics of the boat being built or when it was new, as they have about 6 books full of boats dating back to the 80s(?).
They also have a couple of used mid 90's in there, so you can compare prices.
We're very happy with the boat and would do it again. But a used boat (not unlike a new one) is a gamble.

[Jordy]

This is the new style 230. It's also for sale. Bad ass sleeper open bow.
http://www.boatxchange.com/imgowner/c000048i1boatside.jpg
This is a '94 206, so it's a little smaller, but I think that it's along the same lines as the '95 you're talking about:
http://images.traderonline.com/EMedia/tarchive2/213/159471/00001863E14.jpg
Good luck.

[sandstorm]

I have a 89 commander that is in the shop right now getting the transom and stringers replace due to not knowing what to look for. Who in there right mind is gonna let you drill holes down the stringers and check for rot? does any custom builer use anything but wood stringers?? what about the caliber 1?

[Dribble]

Caliber and most other builders use wood micro lam stringers. Eliminator does not use wood and I don't believe Howard does either.
I was told by another builder that every boat that rolls out of there is done right, that Cliff is a great boat builder but admittedly a poor businessman. We couldn't be happier with ours. I would definitely buy another one.

[sandstorm]

I actually was offered this boat as a sign on bonus for a employer. Does anyone have a pic or was there several models in 1995? this one has the 454 but not sure the outdrive

[sandstorm]

What different models were used in 95? If anyone has a pic of their boat Id appricate it. What outdrive is standard ?

[Havasu Hangin']

Who in there right mind is gonna let you drill holes down the stringers and check for rot?
A marine surveyor can test for water content in the transom and floor, and is measured in % of water content.
The one I used charged $12/ft. Cheap insurance when buying a used boat.

[sandstorm]

I might have my 89 commander 20' up for sale whats a good price? Its great shape gel is beautiful i just paid 1500.00 to touch up a few scratches and 4k to replace stringers and transom with polyruthane inlays will outlast the boat now for sure I added new carpet, hydro placediverter, stereo,ect.. tandum trailer, 454 berkeley.

[sandstorm]

Does anyone know Ralph padilla/ he and cliff went way back and ralph raced a eliminator top fuel hydro in the 90's

[JAM3]

The '95 Brochure lists the following models:180 Tracer, 202 Stinger, 209 Lazer, 206 Magnum, 206 SKR, 2280 Silencer, 2450 Interceptor.

[Mandelon]

It doesn't say "My Little Friend" on the back of it does it...... :squiggle:

[Racer277]

It doesn't say "My Little Friend" on the back of it does it...... :squiggle:
Here we go again. :rolleyes:
Wasn't that determined to be a cobra?
And didn't we drop it because it was cops who beat up little kids?

[sandstorm]

I talked to him today and he said cliff built it for him and its a 206 magnum.

[Racer277]

If you go into the shop in Corona, on the wall Cliff has a big poster size blowup of a ***boat rightup on the 206 Magnum (early 90's). Nice pics and a much younger looking Cliff driving it. :)

[sandstorm]

Well the guy that Im gonna be getting the boat from used to drive the top fuel boat that cliff built in early 90's he and ralph are buddys I guess ...