MARSH BEAR, I was born in '59 right here in Florida, a 3rd generation native Floridian, I've no grandkids yet, and I bought my first boat in 1967 (an 8' punt), and bought my first SeaCraft in 1983, yes, you guessed it, a Seafari 20'. I own a Seafari now, and it is my 4th Seafari 20' I've owned over the years. I began working in the recreational marine industry in 1976, and left it as full-time employment in 1989 to pursue ordination to the priesthood, to which I was ordained in 2000. I'm still a full-time priest, but also work part-time at west Marine so I can get the Associate Discount!
No one else has said it, but I want you to know I recognize your contrition for your hasty response, and as one of the "old-timers" on this site, I forgive you for your hasty remarks, and I absolve you.
It was a rough start, but welcome to Classic SeaCraft!
Pax Christi,
Father Frank Gough
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Common Sense is learning from your mistakes. Wisdom is learning from the other guy's mistakes.
Fr. Frank says:
Jesus liked fishing, too. He even walked on water to get to the boat!
Currently without a SeaCraft 
(2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks
'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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