1970 Seafari I/O for sale
 

Hi everyone,

Well, I can read the writing on the wall and the fact is I don't think I'll be able to repower my Seafari any time soon. So, since I don't have any place to store her, I fear I have to sell her while she still looks good and before she starts deteriorating. So here goes:

1970 20' Seafari
Transom, stringers and sole rebuilt in 1999. No soft spots.
Painted in 1999 with 5 coats of Awlgrip Winter White
140 hp Mercruiser also rebuilt in 1999 with approximately 250 hrs.
Alpha One Gen I drive recently refurbished with new u-joints and gimbal bearing, 0 hours since repair.
Newly refurbished trim/tilt pump with new aluminum mount, solenoids and exterior SS hoses
Both trim/tilt cylinders completely rebuilt
Twin Optima Blue Top batteries
2003 Continental aluminum tandem axle trailer with LED center lights and excellent tires, very little use.
1 year old white deck mount Ritchie compass
Almost new set of "real" white on white Gaffrig gauges (not the Livorsi copies)
Furuno GPS
Raymarine fishfinder
Jensen AM/FM/CD player with 2 coaxial waterproof speakers
4 rod holders
15' Tigress telescopic black/gold outriggers on side mounts
Coast Guard equipment
Spare tune-up parts for engine
Bimini top with cover
Complete set of clear side curtains to completely enclose forward cockpit, barely used and in storage bags
Two anchors with chain/rope rodes
Small fan in cabin
Destroyer type helm wheel

Boat is in very good shape except for the following:

Engine is seized
Small crack in sole forward of the tank hatch by the helm seat
Plywood side coaming panels deteriorating
Right rear access hatch bowed (someone stepped on it)

Everything else on the boat works and is in good shape

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As you can see the boat looks and rides great and all it needs is a new engine and some TLC. She's a perfect candidate for a new I/O or a bracket and O/B since all the hard work on the transom and stringers has already been done. I'm asking US$4990 for the whole thing but I'm open to all offers. She's located at Homestead ARB south of Miami. Hopefully someone can adopt her and give her a good home soon!

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Seems like all we have is bad news-
Good luck with the sale!

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I know, thanks though! :rolleyes:

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Nestor sorry to hear about the sale

If you need a boat ride call me anytime lets go fishing

Call me some time soon

Jorge

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This really "BLOWS" :(
Nestor, hope you will give us your words of wisdom once
in awhile, after you sell her.
Good Luck, Ken

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Thanks my friend! Just tell me when and I'll be there. :D

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Thanks! And be sure I will chime in from time to time (unless I get banned!), once you get addicted to this site it's hard to let go! :D

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By the way, I forgot to add that the fuel tank was also replaced in 1999 and it's all aluminum with approx. 30 gal capacity.

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It also has a built in Porta Potti, never used and the cabin cushions are almost new. You can contact me at colonpr@bellsouth.net or 305-388-3489.

Re: 1970 Seafari I/O for sale
 

Nestor - I'm extremely bummed for you, to have to let that boat go - but I also thank you for the info you had posted here on CSC, which was instrumental in me buying the one I got - it truly is the most capable boat I've ever had.

I'd like to ask you a specific question about your outriggers, and what you think of them in actual use - I'm assuming those are the Tigress 1 1/8" models - I've seen some reports that those poles are too soft, to whippy, to get clean releases - and how well do those bases function, smooth, easy, well made ?

What are your impressions ?

thanks !!

Bill