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Originally Posted by Bucsfanatic59
...After it gets up on plane, the boat wants to ride sideways until I use the trim tabs to level her off. Other than that, and being a tank in the water, its probably one of the smoother boats I have been on for its size.
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Welcome to Classicseacraft. If I may, a few observations:
The boat is not original. The console has been replaced, the inner liner and deck have been modified at a minimum and probably replaced, and probably the transom, too. The hatches on either side of the engine well, and the engine well itself have been redone at least.
So if it's a tank, it's probably a result of the rework. Not all restorations are created equal. Some DIYers don't have the same eye for strong, light structures as Mr. Moesly and Mr. Potter. An original Seacraft 20 SF is light and nimble. With a 200 Merc, it should be a 50+ mph boat.
If the lean you're having to correct is to starboard, I hope it's because of a full live well located off center. If it's leaning to port, again, it's probably due to the quality of the rework. I'm not knocking your boat, just noting that some of your issues aren't common to a stock Seacraft 20.
The original '69 consoles were smaller than yours, but located about as far back. The later boats had more room behind the console. Your casting deck looks larger than original and that's going to limit how far forward you can move the console unless you swap for a smaller one.
Whatever you decide, good luck. FWIW, I think the 20 Seacraft is one of the most versatile boats of it's size. I've comfortably taken mine 40 miles offshore trolling for dolphin off the keys or taken it into the back country to fish for trout and snapper. I've pulled skiers with it, and just done pleasure cruising on the river. I think it's a better bay boat than a lot of the boats that are marketed as such.
Dave