Silverhawk Boats

[Gatorlenny]

Hi guys,

First off, I am a SeaCraft dealer. The 32 SeaCraft Ed P posted is mine to sell, and Ed was kind enough to, ahem show it off for me, thank you Ed! We are the only SeaCraft dealer putting the Yanmar diesels in the SeaCraft, so that is nice. We are planning on the Yanmar to go in a 23 and 25 SeaCraft, if the demand is there.

I did want to point out, purely for this board, since I know you guys love the SeaCtafts so much the Silverhawk boats. It is based on the 23 SeaCraft hull. You can see more of it at www.jerseyboat.com We take these boats and also add the Yanmar diesel to them the performance and range is awesome! Please guys, I am not trying to use this board for any advertisement. I just wanted you to know about the Silverhawk, and that is the same as the SeaCraft hull. If you guys have questions, want performance specs or either boat,please let me know, and I will answer them for you or make something up

Thanks,

Leonard Cooperman
Bay Pines Marine Center
www.baypinesmarine.com

[Trayder]

Hello Leonard-

Sorry it took me so long to respond but make yourself at home here. It is good to see new SeaCraft dealers are checking out the site. All we need to do now is get ED P out of his beloved Scout and into a SeaCraft of any vintage [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] Granted that may be a feat.

How long have you sold Silverhawks? They seem like nice boats I am curious and do not mean to tread in uncomfortable territory but have to ask how SeaCraft and Silvrhawk feel about being sold through the same outlet?

Do you guys sell replacement SeaCraft parts? I know Myself and others are looking for current parts for our old boats. Such as the new Rubails, consoles, and other assesories found on the new SeaCrafts.

If not, no worries. Look forward to pictures of the Yanmar powered seacrafts.

[Scott]

Leonard
I had to chuckle (not at you) when I saw your post and the info on the Silverhawk. I got into a rather shall we say “excited discussion” with a salesman about that hull vs. the 23 SeaCraft. The guy thought he was Atlantis or something and was certain no one knew more about boats than he did….Well hes not around anymore….Hmmm wonder why??

Thanks for that tip on parts for the boats…..I know I’ve even tried SeaCraft direct with not too much luck….seems they want nothing to do with the original boats….just looking to find out where they get the hardware from for new production boats Hawse pipes, Cleats, Thru-hulls etc… or is the best source MCL in Fl. for this stuff.

Question for you or anyone else….Can you get the C.G. Occupancy Plaque/Max load rating for the 23 ……how about the SeaCraft logo for the sides???

Thanks in advance
Scott

[Gatorlenny]

Hi Scott,

It really angers me when people think they know more than I do [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] The nerve! Seriously no one knows it all, and if I don't I say so, and go get help.

We have just started selling the Silverhawk line. One of the other owners here, bought one about 8 months ago. Along with his friend and another owner here, they conspired to add a Yanmar diesel to the boat. The folks at Silverhawk agreed, and voila! It was not until recently the opportunity to own this dealership came up, and an arrangement was made to retail the boats. We still do just the diesel, but if someone wanted the boat with outboards we would do that to. The thing is with an outboard, we compete against several hundred other 23 CC's. With a diesel, we compete with maybe a handful of boats, and feel it gives us a real market niche. Price wise, the diesel works out to be a better deal than outboards. if you figure out the cost of twins vs the diesel, it is a little higher, but you get 10,000 hours on the Yanmar vs 1200( average) on a outboard powerhead. Sheesh, I am rambling here guys, didn't mean to get on a soapbox about the diesel!

Conflicts? None! Two different boats when you get down to the layout, it just comes down to personal preference. And of course SeaCraft does not produce a diesel boat.

Ok, hope that helps, let me know if anybody has questions.

Leonard Cooperman
Bay Pines Marine Center
www.baypinesmarine.com

[Tom Bare]

Scott, call Johnny Hampton at Starline. He makes all the logos [stickers] for the factory [new boats].

His number is 305.259.0410

Tom.

[Scott]

Check this out ...my dream come true!!! only wish it was mine!!!

http://www.thehulltruth.com/ubb/Foru...ML/000178.html