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Now sold- more quality, late model bow riders from Cruise Craft | Signature | Stejcraft and Bayliner wanted.

Make selling your late model boat, simple and hassle free through JCM - Call Matt and Jim on Ph. 3890 2322

 Each year, John Crawford Marine sells numerous quality, late model trailer boats, however there are always a few standouts for a multitude of reasons – condition / history / design / presentation / set up / practicability / aesthetics and the unexplainable “shiver” of excitement a boat can give you…

Well, this stunning Cruise Craft Resort 6 ticks all these boxes and so many more….

The flexibility of boating is what makes this Cruise Craft Resort 6 bowrider a popular choice for water sports families and social boaties.

As Cruise Craft states in their own words “Roomy, stable, mild mannered and an exceptional performer that is the delight of boating aficionados, the Resort 6 can be seen on waterways virtually everywhere in Australia” and we couldn’t sum it up any better in words ourselves.

Comfortable and socially designed upholstery, carpeted throughout, overhead sunshade and bow lounge again with lavish seating for the children and fellow thrill seekers to enjoy when underway.

One thing often lacking in bow riders is storage – for the safety gear and ropes and importantly, the anchor! The locally made Cruissy nails this issue with abundant storage from bow to stern as pictured.

Repowered by a September 2017 built Yamaha F225XCA outboard that takes this package to the next level. These engines are now more than $35K new if you can source one! Maximum power for maximum fun, performance is exhilarating for the water sports enthusiasts and those families that enjoy water skiing at speed.

The motor is in stunning and mechanically near faultless condition spinning a stainless steel prop and steering is light as a hydraulic steering system that is fitted. Range is assured with an underfloor fuel tank of approx. 160L capacity.

JCM further backs the big performing Yammy with a BIA warranty for buyers further confidence removing the risks associated with buying from the private classies.

Features and accessories include:

Yamaha F225XCA  225Hp with Digital Shift

Lowrance HDS “Live” combo sounder / GPS

Bluetooth stereo system with speakers with

Overhead folding 3 bow sports bimini

Full custom-made quality boat storage/towing cover

Electric bilge pump / Compass / V sheet

Mirror / Inshore flares / 4 x Adult PFD 1 Life jackets

Sand anchor kit inc line and chain / Anchor locker in bow

Stainless steel ski pole

Stainless steel ski hooks fitted

Dual battery system (one brand new battery) and isolation switch

Deluxe seating with bow and stern lounges

Dual dash glove boxes with carbon fibre finish

Underfloor storage locker

Approx 160L underfloor fuel tank

Hydraulic steering system fitted

2 drink holders on dash

Walk through transom and door

Ample storage throughout

Stainless steel 3 step folding telescopic boarding ladder

Painted alloy wheels and matching spare

Drive on/off multiroller trailer (with experience)

Walkway on trailer

New disc brakes and wheel bearings fitted and serviced Dec 2022

LED trailer lights

SPECIFICATIONS

Hull Length:        6.095m

Beam:                  2.45 m

Deadrise:            20 degrees

Length on Trailer: About 7.70m

Engine:                Yamaha F225 four-stroke extra-long shaft

Fuel:                     160lt

People Day:        7

Trailering is made easy as the hull sits atop a Cruise Craft / Redco Sportsman RE200T-MO tandem axle, multiroller trailer that marries near perfectly to the hull. Not only an exceptional choice for highway towing but the ease to launch and retrieve on these trailer sets them apart from many other trailers.

Featuring walk way for added safety, spare wheel for on road towing safety and backed with the knowledge that JCM has had our own workshop go over the trailer and service it, to ensure it meets road worthy and our high standards advancing your towing interest once purchased – reassurance and service you don’t get from buying privately.

If you are in the market for an Australian made and very special summer/social/ski boat then look no further as opportunities like this are very rare and seldom present themselves unless you pay top dollar for a brand new outboard powered bow rider.

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About JCM – a simple reason for why we have been in business for over 55 years!

You can have confidence in buying a boat from John Crawford Marine, Queensland’s Used Boat Specialists. Since 1964 we have been buying, consigning, and selling only the best range of quality used trailer boats.

For guaranteed personal service, call us to avoid the traps of a private purchase or from an Auction and read why John Crawford Marine leads the Used Boat Trailer market.

At JCM, the advertised price includes our industry leading reputation for our pre-sale du-diligence reporting, ensuring we only on-sell warranted and simply the best quality pre-owned trailer boats.

Unless otherwise advertised, our trailers are sold in roadworthy condition, right down to tyre pressure checks and an R- clip being supplied on the trailer coupling!

Other benefits include the supply of the PPSR certificates to guarantee title, complete the administration and pay the associated fees to transfer the balance of QLD registration on the hull and trailer for Qld buyers and back our outboards with a Boating Industry Association warranty.

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Cuise Craft Resort 5.5 and Cruise Craft Resort 6

First published in TrailerBoat #173, Oct 2003

While big can be beautiful, good things come in small packages. Cruise Craft's summer-loving Resort 5.5 and 6 bowriders are perfect examples, and while at first glance there appears to be little difference between the two boats on their trailers (apart from the powerplants, obviously), it was another story when both were tested side by side. And that's where it counts. These boats have been described as the Mercedes Benzes of the water, and it was hard to argue with that assessment after spending a spring morning driving them. Featuring conservative, flowing lines, above-average hull construction and a high-quality finish, the Cruise Craft Resorts have a solid, dependable and predictable feel to them. My first experience in the 5.5m version was at the launch of Yamaha's 150hp four-stroke on the Gold Coast. With four big lads aboard, the Yamaha wound the needle right off the Resort's speedo, galloping out to more than 80kmh at 6200rpm. However, this craft was still undergoing sea trials, and by the time I got my hands on the finished version, Cruise Craft's technicians had swapped the 17in prop for a 19in wheel and tweaked the height adjustment of the outboard on the transom to refine its performance. This alteration dragged the revs down slightly but improved the boat's handling all round. Running up the Brisbane River with the outboard leg trimmed right out, we felt a slight amount of "porpoising" at speeds greater than 70kmh. Despite this, the Resort loped along to more than 80kmh with the 150hp four-stroke spinning 5900rpm. With some weight shifted forward to the bowpit, the noddy ride at high speeds all but disappeared. At 5.5m, this boat is small enough to be sensitive to weight distribution. With the leg pulled in, full-lock high-speed turns were cavitation-free and the boat responded immediately to the helm, but suffered from excessive torque from the mechanical steering system. It really needs a hydraulic kit. Trimmed out for cruising, the heaviness at the helm dissolved and the boat cruised quietly upstream. There are a few little tricks to picking a clean, efficient hull shape, and one is examining the wash behind the transom at planning speeds. The Resort 5.5 shed smooth, green water from its running surfaces and very little spray was kicked up around the engine. It's an indication of a well-designed hull. Holeshot was impressive and I got the feeling that this rig would have no trouble at all pulling a pair of skiers from the water.

SPACE USED WISELY This model features a neat bowrider cockpit that is smartly upholstered in marine-grade vinyl, with plenty of dry storage found below the seat hatches. The boat is supplied with a front tonneau cover fitted with press studs. The forward area was a comfortable place to kick back with a drink and watch the world glide past. There are a lot of boats out there with anchor wells that are just too small to bother using; fortunately this isn't the case on the Resort 5.5. The compartment has a hatch to keep water out and is large enough to hold two decent-sized picks and plenty of rope. The acrylic windscreen has an opening centre section for access into the bowpit or cockpit. Like the seats up front, the swivelling helm and passenger seats are very comfortable, and feature forward and rear adjustment. You seem to sit quite low in this boat, and it adds to a feeling of comfort and security when underway. The dash included neat analogue instrumentation, and the passenger side has a lockable compartment for car keys and wallets. Grab handles and drinkholders are found in convenient places, and the fibreglass inner cockpit liner is smooth and pleasingly finished. An oblong floor hatch lifts out completely to provide access to a large sub-floor compartment for skis, wakeboards, ropes and wet clothes. Unlike the more niggardly storage compartments found on other craft, the Resort's is generous and can swallow plenty of gear. A nice, deep lounge spans the rear of the cockpit. It is held in place with two pins along the front of the seat box which, when removed, can be slid forward for access to the bilge and fuel filter. The seat box - which can be lifted out altogether if serious fishing is on the agenda - is moulded fibreglass and makes another handy stowage area for wetsuits and other gear.

A BIG SMALL BOAT The outboard is mounted directly on the transom itself instead of on a pod. Step out through a small door in the transom bulkhead and you'll find yourself on a wide boarding platform, which has a recessed three-stage telescopic ladder and a grab handle to make climbing aboard easier. With a payload potential of six people, this boat is well and truly capable of satisfying the social skiing family that enjoys a bit of fishing or a summer afternoon picnic on the water. Spread everyone around the seating provided and there's little chance of treading on your companions' feet. The 150hp Yamaha four-stroke seemed well matched to this hull, delivering crisp acceleration, good top-end speed and exceptional fuel economy. The spec sheet quotes the hull as capable of carrying a two-stroke to 175hp, which would only be necessary if you were some sort of speed freak or were planning to carry heavy loads regularly. One of the advantages of the smaller package is that it doesn't need a thirsty 4WD to tow it around. The average six-cylinder family sedan will be at home in front of this rig. All up, the Resort 5.5 packs a lot into its modest dimensions and upholds Cruise Craft's reputation for building quality family boats. BIG SISTER It's on the water that you feel the size difference between the 5.5 and 6m models. Although the 6m version is merely 17mm wider across the beam and 425mm longer, there's a 440kg increase in weight. The Resort 6 sits rock-solid in the water, assisted by the low centre of gravity of the inboard motor. The bowrider cockpit is identical to the Resort 5.5 until you walk through the companionway into the cockpit. The 6 features a full box modular system making up the two dash sections, and the screen is armourglass, not Perspex. The sides of the companionway have hatched compartments for additional stowage. The helm features mechanical cable steering back to MerCruiser's hydraulic system working the leg. Instrumentation is integrated with Mercury Marine's multi-function SmartCraft system. A compass and Clarion CD player fitted neatly into the uncluttered dashboard. This boat featured pretty much the same interior layout as its smaller sister, but the rear lounge wraps around more, and also incorporates two additional stereo speakers. The central section of the lounge backrest pulls forward to grant access to the front of the 5lt MerCruiser. The padded top of the engine bay forms a wide, comfortable sunbed that lifts up on gas struts so you can get to the whole engine. A massive wet stowage area is found on one side of the engine, separated by an insulated bulkhead. There's a ski tow ring located centrally on the transom, but the preferred tow point for watersports is on the optional aluminium wakeboarding tower. Optional board racks and stereo speakers may be installed on this frame. The full-width contoured boarding platform is moulded as one; another handy feature is an external trim switch so you can tilt the leg while the boat's on the trailer without having to climb aboard. Yet another noticeable difference between the two models becomes apparent when the ignition key is turned. The throaty V8 burble contrasts with the whisper-quiet Yamaha. Holeshot is a non-issue with the Resort 6 - it leaps on the plane effortlessly. Normal conversation is possible when cruising at 60kmh. Push the throttle all the way forward and enjoy the walloping torque the big inboard has up its sleeve. The Resort rapidly accelerated to 85.7kmh with the engine pulling 5000rpm. Throw it into a full-lock turn and hang on - this boat goes where you point it without a murmur. This boat has exceptionally good manners and I couldn't fault it. A weekend spent cruising aboard this beauty would be fantastic. Despite the seemingly negligible difference between the two boats on paper, the Resort 6 feels like a much larger boat. You'll need a mid-sized 4WD or a large V8 sedan to tow it comfortably. The Resort 6 is a truly desirable machine with loads of cool, plenty of power and heaps of cockpit room. What more could you ask of a summer dayboat?

Specifications: Cruise Craft Resort 5.5 Price as tested:  $51,363 Options fitted:  Bimini canopy, ski pole Priced from:  $50,163

GENERAL Material:  Fibreglass Length (overall):  5.67m Beam:  2.37m Deadrise:  20° Rec/max hp:  175 Weight (BMT):  About 1560kg

CAPACITIES Fuel:  160lt People:  Six adults

ENGINE Make and model:  Yamaha F150A Type:  Four-stroke EFI Rated hp:  150 Displacement:  2670cc Weight:  216kg Gearbox ratio:  2.0 (28/14) Propeller:  19in stainless steel

Specifications: Cruise Craft Resort 6

Price as tested:  $63,924 Options fitted:  Clarion CD upgrade, wakeboard tower, bimini canopy and sock Priced from:  $60,274

GENERAL Material:  Fibreglass Length (overall):  6.095m Beam:  2.45m Deadrise:  20° Rec/max hp:  260 Weight (BMT):  About 2000kg

ENGINE Make and model:  MerCruiser MCR 5.0lt Type:  Fuel-injected V8 petrol Rated hp:  260 Displacement:  5lt Weight:  429kg with leg Leg type:  Alpha I Gearbox ratio:  1:1.62 Propeller:  19in four-blade alloy

BOTH BOATS SUPPLIED BY: Wynnum Marine, Wynnum, Brisbane, tel (07) 3396 9777, email [email protected] or visit www.wynnummarine.com.au First published in TrailerBoat #173, Oct 2003

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The Resort 6 is the biggest model in the CruiseCraft bow rider range.

In fact it could well be dubbed the entertainer… or the skier, or angler or cruiser, such is it’s flexibility.

The versatility and on-water attributes of this model are simply boundless. The term all-rounder does no justice to the Resort 6 at all, as this rig performs stunningly in each of its various guises. Such is the design excellence of the Resort 6, family boaters truly enjoy the benefits of four boats in one!

Capable of performing exceptionally with a mid range V6 outboard, the Resort 6 can also turn from mild to exhilarating with a top end outboard on the transom. With a 225hp kick in the tail, everything else on the water will be left behind in your bubbling wake.

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All heights, lengths & widths are based on an applicable Cruise Craft trailer.

Cruise Craft Resort 6… the entertainer!

Dubbed the entertainer… or the skier, or angler or cruiser, such is it’s flexibility..

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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