1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

I'm selling my 1974 23' SeaCraft. It's truly a unigue boat in that it has twin I/O's. Don't let it fool you...the twin I/O's make this one of the best riding, handling and fuel efficient boats I've ever owned. In 2003, I re-powered with (2) brand new Merc. 4 cylinder(135 hp) motors and (2) brand new alpha drives. In 2006, I replaced the port alpha drive (new) due to a manufacturer defect. Both engines have aprrox. 550 hours. The transom was completely replaced in 2003. All the wiring and hydraulics (incl. steering and trim tabs) replaced new in 2003. Hatches and deck soild....I believe less than 10 boats with twin I/O's were made by Potter himself..in the 70's.

The engines have been well maintained by a local marina each season. The lightweight 4 cyl motors make this a very fuel effient boat. According to its Floscan, it burns approx. 12 gallons (6 gallons each) an hour cruising at 27-30 mph. I spent many a day out at the ledge and BB without having to worry about my 70 gallon fuel capacity.

I've listed many of the options below. It comes with electronics, tandem galvanized trailer, outriggers and lots more!! Ready to tuna fish!! The t-top needs to be replaced other than that all the hardware, mechanics and electrical work is in top notch condition.

Year - 1974
Model - 23' Center Console (Potter Built)
Hull Material - FRP
Hull Type - Deep V
LOA - 23'3"
Beam - 8'
Draft - 1'6"
Propulsion - Twin Mercruiser(s) I/O
Fuel Type - Gas
Fuel Capacity - Reportedly 70 Gallons (Fuel tank pulled, inspected and painted in 2003)

Heat exchanger. Internally cooled.

Hydraulic Steering

Hydraulic trim tabs

Raymarine SL70 Color Radar and GPS Chartplotter (Raydome)&(GPS Receiver)

Washdown Pump

Battery Switch

(4) CJ Marine swivel rod holders

CJ Marine Battle Station

Outriggers

Floscan for both engines -

Tandom axle trailer with surge brakes (New "2003")

Bottom painted for the first time in 2007.

This is truly a great boat!

$18,900.00


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Contact:
Dave Steeves
508-737-6722

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

Just listed the boat on Ebay with "No Reserve." Auction ends is just 6 days. Good luck!

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

sick boat. good luck!

Why are you selling?

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

Thank you. No longer in the charter boat business. Time for it to go to a new owner who will enjoy it as much as I did..

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

Swap out those merc's for some 120hp 4cyl diesels and you'll really have a looker! Nice boat. Good luck with the sale.

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

Did you install the headlights? What are they used for? Thanks.

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

He will have nice hole in his pocket too afterwards :)

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

i will trade for a 175 aquasport with an 88 spl plus cash

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

Im going to guess that plus cash = $18,900... which is an amazing deal for this boat.

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

gave it some thoght just could not go another round with an i o ,they just dont hold up in the salt water,you have a nice boat dont get me wrong had 3 ios and i swore i would never buy another,plus the boat doesnt hold enough fuel to get where im going,east coast delaware to the canyon,good luck with the sale

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

I took a look around this boat today. I wanted to see what my 1974 twin I/O looked like back in the day. This boat is a great example of a unique 23 model. The most expensive in its day. Original and in great shape....good luck with the sale.

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

I looked at this boat too, last fall before I bought my '75 Sceptre (what I really wanted). It looks good, redone transom, deck seemed very solid, newer power and drives, good trailer. I know that a bunch of the Cape Cod commercial bass and tuna guys are running I/Os, so that says something.

Steve

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

A "Tuna guy" friend of mine thinks I am crazy in the head for converting my I/O to an outboard bracket

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

I know I'd much rather have an I/O than an outboard on a bracket during the "end game" with a big bluefin tuna. And this year they're all gonna be big here on the cape :) . I can't imagine dealing with the fish running around a bracketed ob! Outboard on the transom, maybe.

Steve

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

thats what the fighting post is for.

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

Nat, that "Annie P" looks like one sweet 23!
Steve

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

every time I go out on her I think the same thing. took her out for a good workout in Vineyard Sound yesterday, and it was awesome!

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

did this boat ever sell?

Re: 1974 23' SeaCraft For Sale (Potter Built)
 

not sure, dont hink so. it was either at millway in barnsatbale or northside marina on the cape last year, and its not listed there now at either. i did check it out 1.5 years ago, but never considered twin i/0's with small gas tank jst wanted to look at a classic example of the state of the art tuna mosquite fleet boat back when i was in diapers.