Questions re: Seacraft 25 vs 20

fly4navy · #1 03-13-2016, 10:14 AM

Good morning gentlemen.

I own a classic 20 ft. s.f. powered by an E-TEC 115.

I am seriously considering acquiring a 2001 Seacraft 25 powered by twin 200h.p Optimax's with reasonable hours. Can anyone with experience let me know the things I should be looking out for in this hull? I understand the basic differences between the classic Potter and non classic construction process but am looking for all the info. I can get re: this newer built hull.

Thanks so much

Bigshrimpin · #2 03-13-2016, 10:56 AM

http://www.bhookendfishingcharters.com/aboutus.htm

25 seacraft in your neck of the woods . . . Eric Newhouse. He's on 2nd or 3rd set of engines. I bought a pair of old 200 mercs from him a few years ago.

fly4navy · #3 03-13-2016, 12:06 PM

Thanks

Sent you a PM!

RUSTYNTABATHA · #4 03-13-2016, 11:56 PM

So can I get some numbers on the 115 and the prop your running. I just bought a 115 etec to hang on mine

TomParis · #5 03-14-2016, 07:27 AM

Denny is a big e-tec fan, he has a 150 on his seafari he might be able to contribute to this thread. BTW good choice, I think that's a great motor for a 20 seacraft

SnafuFishTeam · #6 03-14-2016, 08:27 AM

I have taken care of 2 25' SeaCrafts. Absolutely loved them. One was powered with twin 150 Opimaxs and the other with twin 200 yamaha HPDI's. The 200s make the boat. The only negative I hear is the late models 2008 or 2009 had delamination issues with the transom separating. From my understand it was a quality control issue when they relocated the plant.

fly4navy · #7 03-14-2016, 09:15 AM

Thanks for report Snafu.

The hull is a 2001 so not sure who built it back then (perhaps TRACKER) but I will take an extra look at the transom.

Fly4

fly4navy · #8 03-14-2016, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUSTYNTABATHA

So can I get some numbers on the 115 and the prop your running. I just bought a 115 etec to hang on mine

Will do! Stand by!

RUSTYNTABATHA · #9 03-14-2016, 01:14 PM

sorry about the side comment on the thread by the way ... I love the look of the 25 !! good luck on the deal !!

Duxbait · #10 03-14-2016, 02:46 PM

I too am interested in the 25. I have seen them on the water many times, and they seem to be nice boats. Just be very careful of the transom on them. I have read and heard reports of transom delimitation due to improper support of the stringers to transom. IMO, it doesn't look like a big job to add support yourself as long as there has been no damage yet. From the photos that I have seen, the stringers tie into the transom, and the older models need the addition of a "bracket" to strengthen the connection of stringers to transom. If you search on thehulltruth you will find a few reports of this happening.