got one of boats on the 2010 Stockholm Boat show

[Peter XK19]

It is there and you can go see the show

[farupp]

Beautiful boat, Peter. It looks like all the boats next and to the rear of yours are wooden. Were you in the classic boat section, and are the new boats located elsewhere in the show?

[Peter XK19]

Yes to all your questions

[dustoff135]

This is a 1970, yes?

Glad to see some classic glass, hasn't been a lot on this site lately.

[Peter XK19]

Yes 1970

[Jeff XK19]

Nice job on bringing her back to life Peter. A touch of deja vu when I look at mine (below). Did you put the medallions on the sides? Also the magazine on the deck - is that a picture of you with this boat or an old issue of something. Either way I definately need to find it?

Thanks for sharing.

[dustoff135]

Hi Jeff, beautiful boat. Would love to know more about your boat. Is that the original color? I understand the red is pretty rare. I would like to get another XK some day.

In the interim, it's nice to learn a little more and possibly have access to original boats for restoration purposes.

[Jeff XK19]

Hey Patrick,
Yep, the red's orignal although it shows a bit brighter in the pictures than real time. It's a 70 (ORAV190045), Paragon V-drive with a 230hp. I've always admired the boat and feel fortunate to have found one. What's cool is that we have 5 of them down here with 4 owners and there's a 6th in mid restoration. We're trying to coordinate a time for some pictures of us all running together but so far it hasn't worked out. When it does I'll pass them along.

Would love to see pics of the 71 when you have a chance. Where is it now?

[Bill Basler]

Jeff, your XK looks very nice. Has she been repainted or regelcoated? It sure has a clean look to it in the photos.


Very nice!

[Peter XK19]

this just has to be paint........... right?

[Don Ayers]

The XK boats are very cool. We are fortunate here in OK to have 13 at last count. To me they are like a mid 60's Vette.

Here are some pics from our show a couple of years ago.

[Jeff XK19]

To the best of my knowledge it's never been re-gelcoated or painted - just extremely well taken care of over the years. I've had her for 2 years and it's previous owner is a meticulous owner in the boat business and I know he didn't do anything but interior.

Great pics from OK - what lake? I've had the XK to Broken Bow.

[Don Ayers]

Jeff;

The pics are at Grand Lake in the NE corner. If you have been to Broken Bow you are in our neck of the woods so to speak. Where are you from?

I've always wanted to go there but never had the chance. Is the water pretty nice as most people say?

[Jeff XK19]

I'm down in Dallas on Lewisville. As for Broken Bow it's beautiful. Clear water, a lot of character to the shoreline, no homes on the lake, it's timber country so a lot of trees and beautiful cabins for rent near by if your so inclined. You can rent a covered slip for $25/day. Mostly ski boats and house boats, few cruisers. A good family lake. In reverse I've never been to Grand but hear good things about it.

[Don Ayers]

Jeff;

Thanks for the post.

Here is a sat pic of Broken Bow.

I think it would be fun to start a topic on Lakes. I know we have one for shows but having info on lakes would be very helpful.