[Michael Vezzosi]

Coincidentally, in 1995 or 96, my brother and I decided we needed boats when living on an island. Only previous experience was sharing a 1968 BW 13 on the Jersey Shore as kids.

Started trying to get educated, and looking for center consoles, everyone said SeaCraft. Neither of us had heard of one. While on a trip to the Keys, my brother purchased a 1987 SC 18, older Johnson 150, locally. Had not even had a ride in it before cruising to Fla. to find a 20. First one was crap, so I decided to head west to visit my mom. Stopped and picked up a Boat Trader at a gas station. I was still upset/disappointed about the one near Daytona, when my girlfriend gets near the rear of the mag and says, "Here's a 20 with a 200 Merc. in Sarasota!". Called, straight to the house, seller seemed straight, and fell in love with my MA, which I had never heard of. Gave him a deposit, and headed to New Port Richie. A week later, me and the girl jump back in my 1987 Toyota Xtra Cab (150k on the clock), river test it (flawless), pick it up, and head straight back to New Port Richie. Mom says, "I've never seen a smile like that!". Towed her back to Hilton Head, pack the cooler, take my Dad, and friends, all visiting from Jersey, and LAUNCH!!! 30 minutes later she blows, only to find a brand new head gasket. $#!%!!!

Been a sickness ever since...Vezo, Part II.