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CHANCE1234 04-13-2014 04:26 PM

Scampi in Detroit
 
So I get this PM. did anyone else gethis or is it ligit or a new form of spam? If ligit sounds like someone's got a Scampi...

My name is Les and I registered on this site to so someone can help me identify my 1970 Sea Craft. You have no pictures of it in your galleries and apparently since I am a new member I can't post a thread. So I am reaching out to you for help because I clicked on general and you were the first user I seen. I want to attach a picture right now but it is asking for a URL and this image is saved on my iphone. I took the tarp off the back of the boat. It has a bubble over the 120 horse engine and a mercruiser outdrive. My email is les788828@gmail.com

Capt Chuck 04-13-2014 04:55 PM

I got it also & replied.

CHANCE1234 04-13-2014 05:27 PM

Ok, thanks capt.

Capt Chuck 04-13-2014 07:28 PM

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OK Guys , we got another "Scampi" coming out of the closet :eek:

More to come I'm sure...This one is in Mich

Bryan A. 04-13-2014 08:13 PM

I want it!!

Is it for sale??

gofastsandman 04-13-2014 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Chuck (Post 226373)
OK Guys , we got another "Scampi" coming out of the closet :eek:

More to come I'm sure...This one is in Mich

Is this three now?
I love this place.

Cheers,
Dumb fs

FLexpat 04-13-2014 09:07 PM

scampi
 
It looks like he has put photos of it on his profile - SEACRAFT15FTmichigan - unfortunately they are in a format I can't see.

Capt Chuck 04-13-2014 09:26 PM

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OK I got 'em

Quote from Les in Michigan

" Greetings everyone! I'm Les and I always knew this boat was unique but never in a million years did I think it was this special. Back in 1997 my father bought this boat for my little brother and I. When it was purchased my father had the engine rebuilt. We put 10 hours on it since 1997. I hope you guys enjoy the pics! "

thehermit 04-13-2014 10:08 PM

so for sale? or you slapping a V6 in there ;)

cdavisdb 04-13-2014 10:17 PM

A very special boat. Thanks for posting.

Les, if you haven't already seen it, here is a recent thread on a scampi rebuild:

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=25786

Scampi 814 04-13-2014 10:55 PM

And then there were 4. I new there had to be some others stashed away some where. They are too unique looking for most people to just throw them away.
This revelation also adds a few more questions . If there were only 15 or so made, mine is numbered 814, and Les has 824, (Michaels is presumed to be a Potter built, because of the different number and structural differences as compared to mine) how did they actually number them. Or might there be more than what is thought to be?
The one in Texas is #804 Michaels is #15011.
JAMES

flyingfrizzle 04-14-2014 12:20 AM

& and this one is in nice condition too! Congrats!

McGillicuddy 04-14-2014 12:56 PM

Wow! Serious barn find!
Looks like its been in a garage for 40 years. Awesome specimen. Must see more of this in large day-lit fotos.

Thanks for bringing it her to the party, Les. :cool:

Similar color scheme to my MI-found 21... Guess theyre trying to hide them from google earth:eek:

RUSTYNTABATHA 04-14-2014 01:47 PM

VERY COOL !!!!!!!!!!! I think the Seacraft group of folowers are as tight as any of the "clubs" for other collectables such as the vettes and airstreams...

flyingfrizzle 04-14-2014 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Scampi 814 (Post 226391)
And then there were 4. I new there had to be some others stashed away some where. They are too unique looking for most people to just throw them away.
This revelation also adds a few more questions . If there were only 15 or so made, mine is numbered 814, and Les has 824, (Michaels is presumed to be a Potter built, because of the different number and structural differences as compared to mine) how did they actually number them. Or might there be more than what is thought to be?
The one in Texas is #804 Michaels is #15011.
JAMES

Model 804 is found and also a 814 and 824? Sounds like there may be 30 or so. Maybe. Numbers may of started at 800 and that would say there are at least 24 maybe more. Didn't the Moesly 21's start at model number 100 and then up from that? Just thinking out loud here...

SEACRAFT15FTmichigan 04-14-2014 02:52 PM

Thanks
 
Hey guys,

Well I just want to say thanks for all the feedback. This is a great community of Sea Craft enthusiasts that have been nothing but good to me.

Every year this boat gets washed and waxed and then sits. Then winter comes and it gets tarped up. So now that I know I have a wonderful piece of history I can assure you guys that the Scampi will live in the garage and the camaro can live its life outside in the Elements.

My plans? Well if I have time and extra funds I would like to take her back out on the Detroit River this summer. She was last out there in 2005. She is in working order just needs a new prop, 2 new batteries and a good tune up.

Whats to come? Well when the weather prevails here in Michigan, I will take more pictures for you guys during the brightest part of the day so you can see her gleaming beauty.

FYI---Whoever owned this boat before us named it "Bushwhacker." The name is no longer there but you can see it ever so slightly.


And finally the answer to the very question many of you have asked me. Is she for sale? Well to be honest I know what might father paid for this piece of history. To be completely honest I wouldn't know how much she truly is worth and what to ask for. I just found out what I have not even a week ago.


Hopefully If I have the time I would like to get her back in the water and make a video of it and post it on youtube for everyone's viewing.

Thank you again forum for your gracious words.

Les

cdavisdb 04-14-2014 04:12 PM

Denny, you been holding out on us?? "Bushwhacker" is just too suspicious.

NoBones 04-14-2014 04:40 PM

Welcome to CSC Les!!

You are now a member of this elite group of Nuts!!

Hopefully you plan to keep this very unique rare boat, then
one day pass on to your kids or family.

She is in amazing shape just by the few pics you have posted..

Keep us posted on anything you do to her and keep the boat porn coming.
(I like azz shots! :eek::rolleyes::D)

65Bowrider 04-14-2014 05:29 PM

Les, Welcome to CSC! Where you will find addicts who can't have enough SeaCrafts, the enthusiast who tinkers all the time on their boat, and everyone really loves their SeaCrafts, regardless of year, size & model.

Your Dad was a very wise man...
Your boat is in incredible condition and your TLC through the years is very evident.

The numbering scheme for the Moesly Scampi boats began either at 800 or 801.
It was originally believed there were only 12-15 built. However, your number of 824 is evidence that there were at least 24 built. So far found is 804, 814, 817, & 824.
And then his successor to the company, Potter, also built a few and #15011 has been found and currently under extensive and incredibly beautiful restoration.

The numbering for the 21' started at 50 or 51. I have #71. There have been several other 21's found numbering in the 100's.

Enjoy your boat and if you have any questions, this forum is filled with experts to help you out.
Cheers!!!! Carla

Bushwacker 04-14-2014 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cdavisdb (Post 226413)
Denny, you been holding out on us?? "Bushwhacker" is just too suspicious.

It's news to me Connor! Pretty neat to have another rare Scampi turn up! Looks like it's relatively unmolested! Carla said the 21's were popular in the Great Lakes area in the 60's when they still had salmon fishery up there and then sales tanked when the fish disappeared. Island Trader and Gillie's boats are evidently survivors from that market! Would have never guessed that a 15 was sold there, but maybe there was a "halo" effect from the Moesly 21's! Denny

Bushwacker 04-14-2014 10:25 PM

Welcome aboard Les! If you haven't seen it, check out Carla's Moesly SeaCraft web site http://www.moeslyseacraft.com/15-scampi.html to learn more about her dad and some of the most innovative, efficient, best riding and best built deep-V hulls ever produced! You'll find this to be a very close nit group of great craftsmen, very much like the classic car and street rod folks, who can give you some good advice on getting that rare gem seaworthy again!

Old'sCool 04-15-2014 04:57 AM

Awesome!! What's the scoop on the Camaro?

Terry England 04-15-2014 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bushwacker (Post 226435)
Welcome aboard Les! You'll find this to be a very close nit group of great craftsmen, very much like the classic car and street rod (*) folks, who can give you some good advice on getting that rare gem seaworthy again!

(*) Les, There are a couple of "Rat Rods" with owners who believe the most important aspect of a Sea Craft is the part under the water and that they are just the best fishing platform - period.

Your's is one Sea Craft "Sweet 15" though. I'm not sure if it would be appreciated as much on the Detroit River as it would be on the canals in Fort Lauderdale or around Peanut Island. You'd get some "thumbs up" there, Buddy.

ayianilos 04-15-2014 11:58 AM

Welcome
 
Les,

You have an amazing piece of history there. I am in the process of doing a full restoration on the potter built scampi I found in Maine (now in Fort Lauderdale). You'll see that my boat has been modernized in may ways with classic colors, a new plexi bubble and hatch, duplicated original seats (from the scampi in fort myers), and something really special for the dash and steering wheel that will be installed this thursday. My boat was just a shell (no seats, motor hatch, motor, drive, plexi bubble, etc.) which is why I decided to go with more modern hardware. In your case I would leave everything original and if you plan to restore, the only thing I would do is find the original burnt orange color and have it repainted. Also, if you ever want to sell it (I wouldn't) please reach out to me - I know plenty of people who would buy it.

-Mike

Ryan 04-16-2014 10:41 PM

Another little piece of seacraft history. Very cool and welcome!

Capt Chuck 06-22-2014 06:39 AM

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Got a few more pictures today from Les of his Scampi !

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Well I had some time this weekend to take off the tarp and clean out the leaves. I gave her a nice wash and if I have time I will be giving her a nice wax job as well. I know how much you guys appreciate new pics! So enjoy and if there are any angles you want taken let me know. Also you can see I have to get the snap-in cushions for the back seat upholstered, they are in bad shape. Hopefully she will be out on the Detroit River this summer!

otterhound 06-22-2014 11:36 AM

What a awesome little boat!
Rod

brushhippie 06-22-2014 02:38 PM

That is way cool! Thinking about converting my jet rig to outdrive like that.


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