Newbe
 

Hello, some may know me from Classic Mako, first time over here for a visit. Great website, very informative. The reason for my intrest is I bought a 3 boat lot of retired DNR boats yesterday and one of them was a very unmolested 1976 model 20 center console. It came with a 1981 Mariner 175 in good shape and a good trailer. The gelcoat still shines on this boat, the floor and all the hatches were always covered with snap in carpet. It has a very unique bench seat/cooler combo. Actually slides forward and back on aluminum tracks. The boat has normal wear and tear for a 30 year old hull. Up here in the north country we have a 3 month season. Transom is solid as it has had a aluminum plate on it from Day one(acording to servicing dealer) The live wells dont even smell fishy. Any Ideas what I should ask for this boat?? Thanks dave.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...nrboats001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...nrboats005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...nrboats003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...nrboats004.jpg

what do you guys think thanks dave

Re: Newbe
 

I give ya 4600 cash if it is as nice as you say!!

Re: Newbe
 

Welcome Aboard Dave. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

A little introduction about michigandave. I got to meet him in Destin,Fl. this past May 2005 at the 1st Classic Mako Fundment. he's a pretty sharp guy. Does all his own work.

He dibbles and dabbles in diffrent make's of boat's all the time. Mostly better built boat's. Whaler's, Mako's and now scored a SeaCraft. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

One of the guy's at the Fundment in May blew a foot on a 2 thirsty 5 Rude.
Dave was the 1st to jump in and help pull the foot and we found a replacement to get the fellow going again before the weekend was gone.

Re: Newbe
 

Thanks Bobby, I have had some interest in the Seacraft from both websites. I understand the Seacraft.com policy for the 25 dollar charge for advertisment. While this didnt start out as a "for sale" its kind of ending up that way. So I will certainly follow thru with that if a Seacraft member gives her a new home. Want2fish, I sent you a PM, dave.

Re: Newbe
 

michigan dave,

Please add me to your list of people that are interested in looking at and buying the SeaCraft this fall. Sent you an email and posted a similar message on the Mako site as well.

Re: Newbe
 

welcome to the site dave- i have to say that benchseat has "gucci" written all over it !!!! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Re: Newbe
 

Thanks, BTW when was the last time you saw a Potter built hull with some of the original seat cushions? (the seats have been done but not the backs.) Looks like the boat will be going to a good home, it will get the respect and care it deserves. thanks dave.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...nrboats023.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...nrboats032.jpg

Re: Newbe
 

I read the following at ClassicMako.com

You posted

" I posted the pics of the Seacraft over on there website because I thought it was a cool find. Not even a "hello and welcome" from that crowd. "Theres no place like home" . Course maybe not as many followers over there. dave.
"


Let me get this straight you come to this site, sell your boat to a member (without paying the $25.00 fee) and then complain to others on another site that we are un-welcoming?

You are kidding right?

what are you looking for here?

If you purchased the boat to restore and if you are a finatic about Seacrafts I am sure you would find plenty of help and comradarie here but ill comments about this group on other site really PISSES ME OFF

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Re: Newbe
 

Dave, thats the biggest pile of sh*t I heard in a long time. I read threw your posts over at the classicwannabe site, and selling that boat was the only reason you came here.
So why don't you do us all a favor and beat-feet outta here and not come back! [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

BTW, don't forget to leave the 25 bucks on the way out! [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

Re: Newbe
 

Hay no reason to get angry, It was a couple of days before anyone said hello and then it was Warthog. I did believe many folks from this site would be interested in seeing a stock, good looking 20sf from back in the Potter days. And yes, if not welcome, I will head on back home now. The prospective buyer is both a Mako and Seacraft member so only fair to send half to each website for support. I started off by asking if anyone could give me a value on what I should ask for the boat. I guess no one knows. I wonder if my handle was "good ol boy dave" or "east coast dave" if you all might have been kinder. no matter
have a nice day. [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] dave

Re: Newbe
 

Just a little advice. Next site you intend to solicit, brush up on your sales tactic. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Re: Newbe
 

The site has been compensated,through paypal, although the sale is not complete yet. I will say goodbuy now, like any group I am sure your mostly all great, easygoing, pleasant people. Theres always one in a crowd thats not. cheers.

Re: Newbe
 

Wow guys your being a little rough arent you???? I dont think Dave intended on selling his boat through the site here it just turned out that it did in fact help him. But I will tell ya what since Dave has been very hospitable and patient with me I will pay the $ 25.00 listing fee and buy a couple of the Potter built Sea Craft stickers for the 76 model year [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] Saturday I will be the new owner and will be looking for advice and possibly a barter or two in the coming months and would rather not see people get sour.

Re: Newbe
 

There, thats a nice turn in the right direction, Lenny I already sent the group a paypal, but your welcome to support the group also. Your also welcome to advise and help from me anytime. Just call or P.M. dave.

Re: Newbe
 

Seems like He was willing to Pay ,But Bashing this site ain't real Smart.Too many folks bounce back & forth & this would come UP! Didn't Potter Turn Mako down for just Pennies ? Somebody give Spidercrab their ADDRESS ! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Gotta Go just when the *&^% gets goin !
TUG [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

Re: Newbe
 

Hay guys I never bashed the site, I said nobody even said hello,(read up above) it was only after I posted that, that Warthog came over and welcomed me. and since, a couple others have, and I thank you. It really is OK to be friendly. Some even consider it to be a attribute. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] dave,

Re: Newbe
 

Yo CB, if my memory serves me, I believe the figure was 10K. [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

Re: Newbe
 

Don't try so hard to make friends on the computer. If someone responds to your posts, then you can feel good about your self. Replying to a post isin't an obligation on this site, maybe it is on the other one, I wouldn't know.

Re: Newbe
 

I will generally always welcome New folks to this site & there are a few of em'here that I've met at the docks ~ where give them the address & Invite.If I don't have an interest in buying a boat or the interest isn't there then I just hover around. Didn't welcome Ya cause I didn't need another one. It does seem to Me that Ya Buy & sell boats and the intention was only that.Thats OK,Just come right out & sell it .We can always push our theories & will liten to Yours! Always willing to help or learn.
See Ya Lator Gator! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Re: Newbe
 

Tug, And some have been met in a Super Wall-Mart parking lot. Classy bunch of guys. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Re: Newbe
 

Whewwww, good thing I stayed outa this one.
Or should I? [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
Welcome, Michigandave!!
Now Goodbye!!
Leave the $25.00 under the mat.

See ya,

Re: Newbe
 

Winter is coming early this year...

Re: Newbe
 

He doesn't own a Sailfish boat too??

Re: Newbe
 

I refunded Michigan Dave's payment in full. I do not take it lightly when one speaks ill of the members of this site.


Having met most of the members on this site I can not write enough good things but will drop a few tockens out there so new people may understand why I take hits about our community seriously.

We have members like:

Captain Brad- A regular coonass who started the original hurricane releif well before Katrina, heck even before Ivan, Charlie etc. He survived Andrew, and knew after the first hurricane LAST year(2004) people would need help and he single handedly aquired a big rig filled it to the hilt with supplies and handed them of to thise in need.

Captain Chuck- actually opens is home up to us hooligans and hosts one of the best parties for people of CSC.

Hermco- Our link to the shy originator of our habbit and one who is willing to give help even though it is his lively hood.


Scott, Scott M., Big Shrimpin, Ed Mancini, Fellowship, Rich, Abes Rocket, No Bones, Miles Offshore, Blizzard, Other Tom, generaider, Ikan Besar, Joey, Reel Smoker,Snookered EBEACH, otto and all the countless others I have not mentioned- Always there to guide a newbie through the ropes or shoare their experiences first hand to help others.

Oh yes and Finster for always having my back (like a pittbull in heat sometimes) but none the less always there at a moments notice



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