West Coast Seacrafts
 

When I bought my Seacraft I thought it was a pacific Seacraft, the conpany that became Cabo. They made a walkaround. But when I saw it in person I almost backed out of the sale. Then I got a good look at it and towed it home. I hope to take it out next week.
Then overhaul the whole boat over the winter. I never heard of Seacraft and had no idea of such a cult like following. I don't know how I never heard of such a fine little boat. My real question is are there many seacrafts on the west coast. I would like to hear from you guys out in So Cal also known as granola land because what aint fruits and flakes is nuts.

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BigMike,
Pacific Seacraft still exists as a sailboat and trawler builder. Cabo was formed by a couple guys that either worked for or started Pacific Seacraft (can't remember which). As you know by now, there aren't any similarities between our SeaCrafts and the west coast Pacific Seacraft other than the fact they are both boats [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]. There are a couple members of this site from Cali, namely Strick and Bigshrimpin. I think they live in northern CA.

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I am from southern california with a 20ft cc sf-77 and unfortunetly I dont see alot of seacrafts on the west coast

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What model did you buy? They are very few and far between over here. That makes it much more fun when you finally see one. Bigshrimpin and I saw an old 20cc with the ancient metal seacraft emblum on the side a while back. Good eye Tim. I would have drove right by it had you not spotted it first.

strick

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I have a 23 walkaround. It was in a auction yard in St Lucy FL. I had my freind put a bid on it and got it for $1300.oo paid him a little for time and service.
The info I had was it was a total and had been submerged. The cusions were dry and the motor turned over so I don't think it was even close to submerged.
The most damage was on the sides of the deck from being flexed in. Most likely between two bigger boats. The hull showed no damage or flexing but the lip of the deck is somewhat weak.
I have reinforced and repaired all the damage. This winter I will do a complete rebuild and add two motors 4 cycles a bracket , fill in the trasom and paint the entire boat.
I have two other boats but like this best. I make lures and sell other products so this is my new tournament boat.

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Right Scott, The owners sold out Pacific seacraft and started Cabo yachts in Adalanto CA. They are a few miles from my house.They made a nice line of sailboats that could be bought as kits or complete. About the time they sold they started the little walkaround and I had heard that they made a few as pacific seacraft, although I'm not sure if thats true. But when they sold out they moved to Fulerton and the first Cabo's were 26 ft walkarounds then moved to the desert to make big boats. They are not allowed by contract to make sailboats.
I was hopping that the info given to me was wrong and it was a cabo 26.That had the name pacific seacraft on it. Kinda hunting the mythological unicorn.
the people at Cabo realy know how to service people. I walked in looking and smelling like a homeless person because I had just spent five hours fixing a big machine for a customer. They trated me like the president.All I wanted was a brochure and I got a tour of the plant.

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Mike,
I read a really interesting article about Cabo in a boatbuilding trade magazine last year (can't remember name of mag). It's quite a success story. The interesting part is reading their explanation of building boats in the desert. It certainly doesn't seem to hurt business any.

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Hey Littleminnow,what part of Southern California are you from?

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scott Im from Yucaipa,about 40 min from bigbear.The nice part is its a small town for southern ca.I can be to the ocean in about 1.5 hours and be fishing mexico in 3-4 hours.

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I am on the West Coast, but a few miles north of you, right on the Canadain border in Bellingham, WA. I have an 89 Seacraft 23WA which I purchased new from Hawleys. They went out of business when they lost their Bay Liner franchise. They carried the SeaCraft line for one season, they sold 3, 23WAs and one cuddy and a couple of 19-20 CC. I think the other 3, 23s went to Alaska. I have the only 23 WA in this area.

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I've been to yucaipa many times. I'm on the other side of the mountains from you. Next to Hesperia, near Victorville. My kids played basketball there.

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gary i was born and raised on the oregon coast. North bend coos bay to be exact.have be up to your neck of the woods many times in my youth,hows the fishing. good to hear from a fellow coasty. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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bigmike8o9 hey your just a hop skip and a jump away.so many questons,where and what do you fish for.Ive only been in yucaipa a couple years,the ocean fishing is so differnt down here,any info on fishing and the boating is appreciated.

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Hey little minnow, I import and make fishing gear all for big game. I fish Mako shark, Marlin, tuna ect. My new prodject is to try and catch a swordfish at night. If you want next year I'll take you out to the best shark grounds I know of. Mako, thresher and maybe billfish.
I don't know how many boats on the west coast but if there is enough, I'll sponser a west coast gathering. Catalina run?
My other hobby is working on boats. If you ever need to work on your boat, I have a complete shop just for that. Set up for any machine shop wood or metal and even glass. Your more then welcome to use it if you need.
BigMike

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Fishing in this area is bad to lousy right now. A few salmon on the outside of San Juan Island, so you have to be willing travel 35-40 miles to have a chance for (1) one fish. I was out w/couple friends yesterday, not even a bite for salmon and all we caught were a couple of sand sharks(dogfish) and a few small Lingcod, which you cannot keep. If one wants salmon, you have to travel up into Britsh Columbia, Canada. They manage thier fishery so much better than WA state could even dream about. If one wanted to catch humpies,(pink salmon) then the Everett area 80 miles south of us has a few, but I would not waste a gallon of gas to get one, they are just a junk fish, the roe (eggs) are worth more than the fish. We keep hearing that the fish are late coming in. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

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Gary, I'm thinkin you need a Cabo run to cheer you up. Long way to trail a boat but what an adventure.Worse day of fishing there is better then the best day in WA. I'm taking my seacraft down next year.
BigMike

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bigmike you allready have me counting the days for that fishing trip [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]I would like to call you some timeand take you up on the help with my boat.Oh sounds like we can trade some hound stories.

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You got it. I'll set you up with some buddys also. I'm serious about La Paz or Cabo. If any of you know about Vagabundos del mar. A group that used to and may still drive in groups to Baja. For saftey and so the old guys can teach the new guys the ropes.
My favorite thing to do is fish light line. Not for records but for the love of the game. 50lb Dorado on 5lb. I love a three hour mako fight on 10lb and Tag he's it!
BigMike

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They are in RioVista which is about 30 minutes north of me. A very good outfit. Big Mike what town are you in?

strick

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Strick, I'm in Oak Hills near Victorville. Kind of on the way to Vegas from L.A.
BigMike

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Strick, Ive been to Pittsburg before. I think I told you about taking twenty six hounds across the country and getting health certificates from a vet in pittsburg or martinez I can't remember.
BigMike

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I am hopefully going to check out a boat for sale in your neck of the woods - it is a 1973 20' model in Concord I believe. I live in El Sobrante. Any specifics I should be looking at with this year/model- I don't beleive it has been refurbished and i will have it surveyed if i decide to buy it.

Thanks,

Brian

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Big Mike-

I used to run hounds a long time ago. Bear, cat and coon. I had Blueticks. I dont remember doing a health cert for anyone but my memory is not as good as it used to be.

Brian-

I'd be happy to take a look at the boat with you. Shoot me a e-mail casdvm@sbcglobal.net I was in Concord 15 minutes ago.

Strick

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I'm not on the west coast, but I'm in the west! Phoenix. My boat spends the summer on the Texas coast where we have a place, and the wife and kids go to escape the heat. Then we tow back to Phoenix for the winter. Great lakes around here. We've also towed to Rocky Point and San Carlos in the Sea of Cortez. Gonna try San Diego in the spring.
I'm also a member of Vagabundos. They are a great outfit. One-stop shopping for vehicle and boat insurance(required) and fishing permits and licenses. We found homes to rent in San Carlos and the East Cape through the members newsletter.

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howsit Timd
Big Mike's lures may sponser a small boat big game tournament next summer. If I get the intrest I may make a Seacraft division. You guys let me know what you think. If your a west coast boat send me your info.
Thanks, BigMike