Crestrida Boats Information

[geoffmck]

Can anyone please help with info/opinions on Crestrida Boats?
I think they were built on the Gold Coast.

I have bought a Crestrida 1600 Half Cabin and would like to source new brand name stickers to replace the old faded ones.

Also would be interested to read opinions on these boats from other owners.

Cheers

[geoffmck]

Can any Queenslanders help?
I have made an effort and done a few internet searches but am coming up mostly with blanks.
Cheers

[Donny Boy]

Gday Geoffmck,

.......And just when I thought I was all alone in the world of Crestrida.........

Mate, I've just finished a full reno on an old 18ft Half Cab Crestrida, new Stringers, floor, fibreglassing, windows, windscreen, full upholstery fit out, new Transom, motor pulled down and rebuilt...........the lot.
and this is my first boat.... wtf ?
I drew a blank when I went looking for info too, but this might help you out.
The remnants of the Builders Plate say .....
Built by R.C. Marine Manufacturing P/L, Brisbane Road, Labrador.

I've never contacted them, apparently they're long gone, but all the people i've spoken to, that remember the Crestrida line, say that they were a very good unit.
Ride very well, solid, stable, can handle it well when it gets a bit rougher.
Good reports all round...didn't hear a bad word about 'em.

As far as the stickers go...no help to you there...I just cut and polished over & over & over again to try to get the faded imprint out ( just about gone too ) and then put something else over the top........Like an Ausfish Sticker maybe.

With anything else, let me know and I can put you onto all the mobs that I sourced and used for the reno and motor.

Good luck mate,
Cheers.

[geoffmck]

I'd love to see some pics of the boat and the reno if you have any to share?

[Donny Boy]

Ok Mate. I'll get onto it and get something up soon.
Keep watchin'.........

[Donny Boy]

Sorry Geoff,
Went away on business for a fortnight...the boat is with the mechanic getting a few touch ups and adjustments done to it.
Should have it back soon, and will send updated pics then.
I've got a few pics of the thing when we started, now i need to work out how to get them on to here.

[geoffmck]

Thanks Don, it will be good to see pics. If you can't get them on, feel free to email them to geoffmck@tpg.com.ai

[FNQCairns]

Long way around could be to take a high resolution photo, re colour/furbish it on a photoshop type of software program then submit it to be made into a sticker.

I did this for a Kellercraft I was rebuilding although the entire project never made it the last stage.

cheers fnq