New guy looking into buying a mid 80's 23cc seacraft
 

Just wanted to say hi and I'm looking for some info as I'm looking into buying a mid 80's cc 23 seacraft. Boat seems to be in good shape and I'm giving it a hard look. I was wondering if there is anything I should take a extra look at..?... I love these boats and I really excited about what might be my next big purchase.Any help would be great....thanks

Be sure to check the stern for flex, do this by jumping on the motors cavitation plate in the down and half tilted position. If you notice any deflection in the transom you'll be looking at doing some transom work. Decks being solid is a good thing also. :D

What year is 80's?

Those are the 2 biggest things to look for. Personally i woldnt pay much for one unless its in fine condition, rehabbing costs can get expensive quickly. A survey can save you a lot of $$. Good luck, and we all love to see pictures of your new rig.

Thanks for the reply's everyone! Its a 87(yes... I read on here its a trophy or tracker/I forget which one not that one is better than the other, lol) and seems to be in ok shape. I would say a 6.5 out of a 10. Floor seems to be solid but the boat is kept outside soooo you know how that goes. It looks as there might have been some minor transom work done already. Honestly.....what price tag would you throw on this boat if the motor is in ok shape? The motor is a 225 merc efi with unknown hrs. And future plans are to fill in the transom and put a bracket on it and that's it. Just fish it...gas it... and do reg maintenance on it and let it ride. I really appreciate all of the help guys!

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Just do your research...shop C/L ebay and most of all this sites for sale topic. Boats are real cheap now...especially with the price of fuel going north.

The easiest way to come up with a price that you are comfortable with is break down the components.

Trailer
Motor
Gear

Then the hull.

By doing this you will become a expert real quick on pricing boats...including Seacraft.

So what would you feel would be a good price for this rig....8k ?.... 2k for trailer,1000 for electronics, 2000 for motor, 3 k for hull.., so a total of $8k? Or does that seem a little high?

Im no expert but this is how Id look at it- Id say 1 K for trailer, 2 to 3 K for motor depending on condition, 3 to 5 for hull depending on condition

If that's a good running motor and the transom is sound, 8k is a good price. You should also add in the T-top.

It looks as if the transom my have been cut down for some reason,I have never seen on that was designed that way but it could have been on the later models.If the engine is decent it would probably fetch between 6 and 7k here in the north east.

Short Answer here in FL. would be around 5-6K...remember if you have to put money into the boat you subtract from the cost. Or add to the cost and say what could I get for a few grand more,

I have a 1989 23WA and the transom is cut out dual engines ,but I only run a single 225 Honda. By looking at the pictures, I too would says the transom has been cut down a few inches to accomidate the motor. My motor has the XXXL shaft (30"), that is because the way the deep V hull is designed.

$1000----Trailer
$500----T Top
$600---misc electronics etc
$2800---hull
$2000---motor
total= $6900 minus transom repair if need and you do it yourself approx $800
other work needed wiring/pumps etc. and other crap that comes up approx $400

Grand total to purchase= $5700
offer price $5000 with room to negotiate

-Fred

i have an 86 and the switches were very questionable plan on rewiring the dash......at least
i was told the switches were more of an internal switch not designed to be water proof
not a bad looking boat what are they asking?

Don't worry about the transom being cut down. During that era, it came from the factory that way when the boat was set up for a single 25" outboard.

Assuming the boat is in descent condition, I would say 6K. Keep in mind you can easily put another 2K in it just getting it set up for yourself and getting everything checked out.

Good luck!

Lloyd

I dont think I'm going to get him down to 6k. He wants $12k obo/firm. I was going to throw 8 at him and see what happens. But to make a long story short....I deff dont want to shoot myself in the foot on this boat. Thanks for everyone's help. Its a shame because I really want it.

Well, if this seller happens to be scanning this site you just blew your negotiation edge off the end of your big toe :eek:

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That's funny Capt.!!!! Quite true but funny, especially with the picture of 'ol Don Knotts, AKA Barney "Mr. Single Bullet" Fife, starring in his Oscar winning movie. Well maybe it wasn't exactly "Gone With the Wind" quality. :)

Actually I think the other way around :). I'm going to show him this site and this thread to show him that his boat is a little overpriced and if he wants $8k it's his. If not I'll move on to the next one. He seems to be a nice guy and I'm sure he will understand :)

Started at 15k and now over a year later down to 12k

Update: I offered $8k and he couldn't take it. Feel free if any of you know of any good deals around to let me know. Thanks again guys!

***UPDATE*** He is willing to work with me on the price some. I'm getting a seatrial and survey done on boat tuesday. Can anyone tell me what this hatch goes to? its sealed closed with 5200. I'm not really sure why but its the only thing on the boat that concerns me.

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In floor livewell

That would be the live well.. I would get it unsealed as it's a place for standing water. It was likely sealed because it leaked over the deck when it was in use. Whatever the case may be break out the utility knife and a crowbar and pop it open so you can see what's going on.

Awesome! Will do and thanks guys. I'll update how it goes :)