Re: 23 seacraft 1998
Here is my opinion on a couple of fronts.
First, regarding the comparing of the old classic hulls to the new hulls the main difference is that the old boats were hand built with pure quality in mind. Quality was everything. Money was lost by the owner, but he would not give into quality.
The newer boats have been built on more of an assembly line mentality. If you go to places like the thehulltruth and other boating werb sites, you will read that there are many new SeaCraft owners who have great boats.
Second, regarding your neighbors "deal", unless there is something very wrong (such as the hull is crap or the engine is about to go) that is a steal. It is about $8k to $12k less than I would have guessed.
If I were you this is what I would do
1) Hire a boat surveyor with a good reputation. If you want I can send you an example of a good survey report.
Act fast.
2) Go to other web sites (not too many) and get other people to weigh in.
Please let us know how it works out for you.
Peter
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