Please review a deal on a 1977 23ft.
 

Hello all and what a great web site. Here's the deal... I'm looking at a 1977 23ft Seacraft with a 2003 200hp 4 stroke Yamaha with 168 hours and one year left on the warranty. Also a dual axle Magic Tilt trailer. After reviewing post's conserning different issues with the 23's I went back to look again. The transom is solid, I had a 240lb. guy jumping on the motor and the transom did not give. The fuel tank and deck cover have been replaced, re-wired, no soft spots in the deck, very little stress cracking. Dirty as heck but looking beyond that and what some of you have done I think it has a future. Is it worth $9500.00??????????

Regards,
Matt
wavelengthfish@earthlink.net

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No way Matt, way to much money. By the way where is that boat at and do you have a # to go with it :D Seriously if its not a typo I saw and you say it's $9,500.00 with that kind of power, IMO you have a steal on your hands, 23CC are hard to come by buddy and when you find one they dont come cheap ;) By the way welcome to CSC!

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yes

I think that is a very good deal,If you pick it apart the engine alone has to be worth $7500 and I am sure the hull is worth more than $3000...

plus it runs!!

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He had it at 10K but we are at 9500.00 he needs the money for the IRS. It's not 100% but it would be a project for the future.
Matt

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IMO you might be a little under powered there but that isin't something you cant take care of in the future. Pull the trigger on it and make sure to post plenty of pics.

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Welcome Matt to CSC. It is worth 14K minimum from what you are saying.

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RUN don't walk...that is a steal

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Is this boat a CC? If so you better buy quick

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10-4 it's a C/C. He did replace the fuel tank cover with starboard so I'll be looking soon for parts. I'll post pic's after I get the 16 layers of dirt off it.

MF

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P.S how do I get that stranger tag line off??

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Post lots of pictures and the Gods of Nicknames may shine down upon you! Seriously, good luck with the purchase. Dink

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That is a great deal. As others have said, run, don't walk.

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Wavelength , Welcome !
Juz' a ? How'd this post get a 5 Star? When the CSC list only gets a 3?
It is a great deal even if the Hull needs work.Engine same deal.Make sure it Floats,Was it seized ?
Tug :D
Maybe it should be Tacked to stay too! [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
Finster?
Spider?

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It's not seized the guy owes the IRS and April 15th coming fast. I'm soon to be the newest owner :D
wavelengthfish@earthlink.net

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Wavelength,

The 200 & 225 yamaha 4 strokes came from the factory a little light on power. I have to agree with everyone that if the engine works fine and the hull is ok, I would jump on that deal even if it's a little underpowered.

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Then Seize the Moment & Boat ! :cool:

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Is that how it works. My pictures must suck. :o Maybe because they are not of a Seacraft :D :D

I'll have to take the winter clothes off my other girl and snap some photos of her so I can get a cool nickname. :D

Wavelenght - Congradulations on the find and Welcome.

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Trouble in Yankeetown :mad: I went to do the deal on my new 1977 23 and the guy says "I can't seem to find the title and by the way the boats in my ex-girlfriends name" what a dumb ass. Can I say dumb ass here? Sorry! I told him to call me if he gets the title straight. He wanted a deposit and I said again when you get the title. I'll keep you posted.

wavelengthfish@earthlink.net

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I hgad the same experience a while back. Found a 20' in S Florida that sounded too good to be true. I was ready to buy sight unseen and I asked him if he had the title. He said he didn't and "you really don't need one". Yea right.

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I went through this BS last year, but I got my boat & title.

In NJ all the previous owner has to do is to go to the local DMV, fill out the appropriate paperwork and a new title will be generated. The key is the title will be generated in the name of the last known registrant.

Good luck & don't give us. Great deals sometimes happen because you are willing to bull your way through the BS.

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My friend had his circa early 1990's 25'(tan in color) Contender decked out with electronics with twin 150hp Merc's stolen at Hemmingways (North Bimini) abount 3 years ago right in front of the so-called dock security. He was so pissed as he had put many hours of labor in it and loved the boat :mad:

I saw him at the West Palm Beach Boat show today. He told me that he received a call from US Customs that they found his boat here in Stuart, Fl. It is now black in color with twin Yami's. I wonder what the title says on this one ?

Either way the current guy who is in possesion is the Dumb Azz here. Good thing you are being caucious when it comes to a clear title. Good Deals are hard to come by :eek:

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I've purchased two 70's era SeaCrafts in Florida in the past ten years. In time, I realized both had issues: one had a stolen outboard on it and the other had a very cloudy history to the hull itself. Be very cautious, sometimes you don't learn all the details until your local state gov't starts doing the paperwork to register/title the boat in your name. A number of evils can be hidden inspite of a clear title (long story that I won't bore you all with...). If there is ANY doubt, walk away from it.

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If you don't jump on this please call me, my 20's not finished but a 23 would look better. I think the guy left off a 1
Ro
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Is this the FISH CUTTER located in the for sale section? He or she?? seems to be asking a different price there.

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Thats the same boat that HE wants 9500.00 for :D I think it's time to bow out I'm glad I still have my money.
I've got another one in my sights I'll keep you posted.
wavelengthfish@earthlink.net

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Thanks everyone for your help but lets have the mod's put this baby to bed.

Matt