1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

Here are som pics I revived from a gentleman in Vero Beach:

4 quick
Photos of the 1973 Seacraft. She was restored in 1995 by Princeton Boat
Works.


Hopefully the owner will chime in to answer some of your questions

http://classicseacraft.com/Johnneu197323cc.jpg

http://classicseacraft.com/Johnneu197323cc2.jpg

http://classicseacraft.com/Johnneu197323cc3.jpg

http://classicseacraft.com/Johnneu197323cc4.jpg

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

I like the way he did the grab rails on the boat. I have been wanting to replace my original grab rails for a long time now but since I have no confidence nor the proper tools to make the 90 degree turn in stainless steel at the bow of the boat I have been waiting to figure out what to do. I also didn’t want to spend twice or three times as much for a pipe welder to custom make them for me. Looks like I have a alternative, I know I can make those rounded curves in the tubing (port and starboard) to make it fit properly. I sure wish I saw this stuff just before Christmas I took off 10 days for some family and “FISHING” fun but wound up land locked duo to 6-9 foot Seas for 9 days in a row. I did catch one Sailfish and some kings the first day but that was it.
FellowShip [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

VERY nice! Is she for sale?

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

Nice boat ....




Just not to sure about the color [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoti.../happy/019.gif [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Guess I'll need to go with "white" bottom paint now !!!

If mr owner is around ... I'm guessing they color matched your hull using a sample of the gel coat .. What product is it ??

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

Hello, I am the owner of the 1973 Seacraft. I was excited to find the site. I did not know there were too many boats still out there. I intend to post more photos in the near future. She was fully restored in 1995 and now has a full transom with bracket/platform. Unfortunately, I had to repeat some work last year for another big investment. I purchased a 2000 Yamaha 250 in 2002. She has plenty of power but I am limited to about 43 MPH full out. She is heavier than original. I will be glad to answer questions and will try to get more photos very soon.

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

Awl Grip. I was told the blue is an original color. From some old photos it looks as if it may have been origianlly all white.

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

Welcome HerPayCheck to the CS Site [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Always happy to see a fellow treasure coast SeaCrafter. Hope you can make the get together in April after the Dania flea market?

BTW: Your Potter stickers are in the mail [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Capt Chuck

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

Shes got some beautifull lines.RS.

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

I viewed the photos of the restoration performed on your craft and noticed ours were done the same. I have the same live well in the transom and the same access doors.

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

HerPayCheck ...Welcome and cant wait to see some more pictures.
That color is an original one (as you can see from mine). In fact I was all set to change the color but it has grown on me ... not many with that color/shade of blue!! I like it as it is a bit unique . I get many compliments on that color ... many have said dont even think of changing it. Quite honestly if I were to pain the boat at this time ...I think I would go with a very bright snow white for the hull sides ... and a green bottom ... I saw a 23 in our area like this and it was real nice ..extremely clean and simple. There’s another big boat line that does that color combo ... their boats look awesome.

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

FellowShip
I just found a number of the fittings that you will need if you change the grab rail, as you are suggesting. Send me a PM if you are interested. Dink

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

HerPaycheck,
Do you have the formula for the Robins Egg?
That doesnt look like a stock Awlgrip Color?

Rodney

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

Rodney

I'm trying to figure a way to get a "chip" off the hull this spring, or to find a spot that won't matter, and send it off to get color matched (gel coat) .... Maybe off the transom ...I just want to minimize the damage and subsequent repair to the hull (not to mention the cosmetic repair ...Now that I think about it...it might be easiest to take a "chip" from below the water line and behind bottom paint. That would be easy to patch and no cosmetic issues ...

Wonder if I can shave off just the gelcoat sample and not disturb the structural glass below ?? [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

Scott

Bring a sample down in April. (snatch a piece from under the rub rail) Tom at Signature Finish can copy it for you [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

Scott,
Does the boat above look close? The transom
in the first pic looks dead on?

You can probably take a sample in the middle
of your transom above the waterline where the
motor covers it anyway.

Chuck, Great idea!

Rodney

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

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Rod ...
It looks really close ... All I know is this is the original gelcoat ...no paint That’s why I'm looking to do a gelcoat match ...those old transducer wire holes and an scratch and nick here and there around the hull (and a pair of thru hulls that are being repaired) There is an excellent fiberglass repair/gelcoat matcher in the area but with what he charges I could get the hull painted in Alwgrip !!! his repairs blend flawlessly

With some sanding (wet [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]) , compounding and waxing I would think we would get real real close

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...esse/color.jpg

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

I will try and find the color in my records. I do know that some research was applied to find an original color offerd in Awl grip.

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

Scott, I wonder how close one of these are?
http://www.minicraft.com/Retail/fantex401_420.htm

http://www.minicraft.com/images/fant...tex401-420.JPG

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

You know it is funny you mention it. The boat is not for sale but the idea has crossed my mind lately. I find it harder and harder to find time to get on the water. She always looks better in the water than in the driveway. I have so much invested and really do appreciate being the owner of such a nice 1973. It would be a rough decision, but if I decide to go that way, I will let you know.

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

Bobby ...THANKS !!! I didnt even realize they had color charts on the site... I should see if they can send me chips to compare in real light

Its 411-412 ...I know when I talked with minicraft and sent them pictures I was told it was a tough color to match ...but they said they could get 99.9% there ...how much more do I need ??

Thanks again !! [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

I'm betting they will not send you a chip. You have to buy the color wheel for $40.
http://www.minicraft.com/fantex.htm

That sounds like a lot, but from the past, I see it as fairly reasonable.

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

The product is AWL GRIP and the color is SKY Blue.

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

I don't think it is.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g5/Awlgrip.jpg

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

Not even close? Must be a custom color.
The Sterling Pacific blue is close but
darker.

http://forum.classicseacraft.com/sho...prev=#Post9070

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

That has to be a custom mix or the picture isnt showing the true color ... I'm gauging it against the white ...the sky blue (on the chart) almost looks like it has purplish tint in it. I wonder if that color was used as a base then mixed with other colors

My hull color ... I have that alwgrip chart and nothing is even close to my hull ...

Rod ... You're right that Sterling Pac. Blue is about the closest

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

It probably is the sky blue unless the guy who was painting it added some stock white. Need to remember that the color chips sometimes vary from the finished product due to the age of the color chip, fading of the hull from the sun, etc.

Re: 1973 23 CC Restored in 1995
 

The color of my boat is sky-blue and the product is AWL GRIP. I am certain of this. By the photos, I believe the 2 are very similar.