1978 23 CC in New Jersey

[irmacleod]

I came accross this boat on Yacht World. I was wondering if any of you New Jersey members new anything about her, had seen her, ect ect ect. I would appreciate any and all feedback. TIA.

Woodchuck

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...eyshoreyachts&

[peterb]

Woodchuck,

Looks like a real nice boat. Where do you live and what is your level of interest?

Obiously, the things to check out are the hull (deck and transom), the fuel tank (is it the original) and things like that. However, assuming that the boat is as clean as the broker says this could be a real find.

Also, you won't do much better one gas & power combination that that 250 Suzuki setup.

If you live far away and want someone to take a looksie (assuming that you are really interested) I could take a drive down.

Let me know.

Peter

[irmacleod]

Peter,

Thanks for the input. I am up in MA. I presently own a 1985 CC, that could use some work: transom (would love to enclose and hang a bracket like your setup), soft spots in the deck, like to repower, who knows what else at this point.

My dilemma is, sinking a lot of money into my current SeaCraft (I would not be doing the work myself due to a lack of time) or purchasing a "classic" with the work already done for less money.

I regards to the 1978 in your neck of the woods, I spoke with the broker yesterday about the work that has been done. According to him 80% of the deck was replaced, but after talking with him further it sounds more like 50%, from the console back. New transom. The tank was not replaced at the time of this restoration and no one knows the age of it, I'm not sure why. All new awlgrip and paint.

They had a buyer interested but backed out due to a small crack on the inside and a soft spot in the deck. In my opinion and expectation these should not be issues on a boat that has been supposedly totally gone through. My concern would be that corners were cut.

I appreciate the offer to go take a look at it for me. Also thanks for the information that you posted a while back in regards to your surveyer, Bob Dunkelberger, I may get him involved. As you can probably tell I have been following your trials and tribulations of the past year. The new one looks great.

Thanks again,

Ian

[EagleOCNJ]

That looks like a sweet set up!

[peterb]

Yes Ian,

Been there done that, Please let me know if I can help in any way. Sounds like that you are asking the right questions.

Peter