my first job was at the kimberling cove gas dock on beautiful table rock lake about 40 yrs ago..i remember all types of boats .. but when a arabian or coronado came idling up .. every one took notice .. the sound of the big block ..exhaust flappers .. its still one of the best sounds .. i always wanted one and about 20 yrs ago i started my search .. yep had to run up on sunday mornings and buy papers .. st louis,kansas city,springfield...after a while there it was in the kansas city sunday morning paper .. i called and was told it was a elderly owned boat who ordered it new on lake of the ozarks .. he was the 2nd owner .. we are the 3rd owners of the last 20 yrs .. boat is very nice and runs great .. it has bumps..bruises .. dock rash.. worn and ripped upholstery .. some cracks in the dash .. nicks..rips..abrasions .. original turf carpet .. old faded worn bottom paint ..etc .. 2yr old redone sun deck pads ..she is a 1975 used boat .. but a very nice well taken care of and maintained classic with under 450 original hours on all of boat .. we added a drip less coupling system ... new prop-shaft and prop when 1st purchased .. yearly oil changes along with tune ups .. transmission services .. etc .. boat has been stored inside and now in a dry stack in kimberling city mo .. it runs and performs like it should .. mainly used for joy rides .. anchor and enjoy the ozarks .. it has the big block 454 .. option 350hp..aircraft style throttle.. trim tabs ..wrap around swim ladder .. has the original flag poles .. has some original manuals and century bag .. windshield and glass is good .. it runs great ..no smoke .. no use of oils or fluids .. no funny engine noises ..  i think the mechanicals are a solid 8/10 .. i think the cosmetics are a 6/10 .. it looks great .. every one looks when you pass by or go for gas .. gets several thumbs ups .. its really just a great ole cool boat .. and the ole saying i wouldn't hesitate to start out tomorrow for california .....implies .. we are only selling because we bought a cruiser .. shes a great boat .. she needs some tlc .. she has lots of options .. she has always been a fresh water boat .. she is awaiting a new owner .. use .. restore ..show .. i will help if i can in answering questions .. arrangement of shipping at buyers expense .. she has no trailer .. a possibility i might except a fine watch rolex..omega..patek ..etc in on a trade both up or down.boat is sold as is-where is- boat is as described-boat is sold with no trailer-as is where is(boat will need to removed from dry-stack by june 5th - if buyer is local it can probably stay @ the expense of buyer)the pictures are close ups and do show the blemishes - but from 15 feet and in the water she shows very wellboat is located in kimberling city mo...approx. i hour from springfield mosorry about my feet-yes my 1st video