Re: Potter Built
OTTO
No argument if you do the re-fit right which I'm sure you'll do.
But with respect to the real new, new ones (the "mako boats") the hull is indeed changed. The new, new boats (I don't think yours fits into this category)have an 8'6" beam instead of 8'. Six inches isn't much BUT it has to change the shape of the hull. Where are those 6 inches?? If they broadened the "flats" she can't help but pound a little more. And what did they do to the deadrise at the bow to accomodate those inches. If the angle is wider she won't cut the waves as well.
Ever since I owned SUNDANCE (my 18 footer) I've wanted a Potter 23 - well I got her - now I just hope I can afford to do her justice. I figure that by the time I'm done, between purchase price (I overpaid a couple of grand but I don't care) and restoration costs, Ill be into her for about 22-24 thousand. Way too much for a 1974 boat - unless it's a Potter SeaCraft.
Good luck on the re-build and keep me posted.
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RWM
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