Classic SeaCraft Community - What year 23’ CC hulls

Classic SeaCraft Community (http://www.classicseacraft.com/community/index.php)

- Recovered Threads (http://www.classicseacraft.com/community/forumdisplay.php?f=13)

- - What year 23’ CC hulls (http://www.classicseacraft.com/community/showthread.php?t=29936)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricknewman (Post 263663)

like a classic car, it's usually cheaper to buy one that someone else has done as long as you can verify the restoration.

That is the key right there. There are a lot of people selling what they are calling restored but are actually just stripped and painted. You have to know what you are looking for in a restored project boat.

Restored vintage SeaCrafts always should have a new fuel tank, new decks and a full transom replacement with composites if you are looking for a lifetime boat. I have seen some wood coring rebuilds that were good but few folks can do it right. Also composite boats are lighter which help make up for heavier 4 stroke OBs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigsean (Post 263657)

Gotcha that’s valuable info right there.. maybe the route is too buy a restored hull with cash and then finance power for it.. thanks for info buddy!

that works, great idea...
that beautiful restored 77 23 on baltimore craigslist and the guy pinged you on THT-
that's the boat. i'd put the new 400 Vrod on it- :D
you would have one bad a** ride Sir !!

Thanks for all the valuable info.. what if any year hulls should I stay away from? Thanks!

Another quick question.. have a beat on a 1984 hull.. how do you guys feel about that year? Thanks