'89 Seacraft

[elvspec]

I have an '89 20' CC Seacraft and I have to say I'm a bit dissappointed in it's rough water capabilities. It is an extremely wet ride which sucks but I can handle that. My biggest concern is that in 2-3' seas I'm afraid to anchor because the boat takes water over the bow. Their is no excessive weight forward so I'm confused. My question is is the hull design different on this year boat then on earlier models and models being produced now? When I look at photos of the older models they do seem to have a bit more freeboard. Is this an optical illusion or delusion?

[NoBones]

I would find a truck stop with a scale. Weigh the whole rig.
Make note of how much fuel you are carrying as well.
6.5 lbs. to the gallon for gas. Note your water line when at rest. You may have a water logged hull. Do you have trim tabs? Due to the fast entry of these hulls, it is possible to stuff the bow. What size engine do you have? Where are your batteries locatated? Do you have a fresh water tank forward in the bow? Water 8.33 lbs. to the gallon.
Post some pics of your boat. One of us may pick up on something from them.
See ya, Ken

[1bayouboy]

Spray rails might help....

[Bigshrimpin]

I agree with No Bones . . . There's something wrong (i.e. - water in the foam under the deck).

[ScottM]

My biggest concern is that in 2-3' seas I'm afraid to anchor because the boat takes water over the bow.

Are you using a 3:1 scope when you anchor?

[elvspec]

I'll try weighing it but would be surprised if it is water logged. The boat jumps out of the water and even with the 150hp I have on it it's clocking out at around 43 mph. Trim tabs might help the front end under power but will do nothing while at rest.
If the boat is water logged whats the remedy besides pulling the cap and floor and redoing it?

[elvspec]

Also, I did have a full tank of fuel which I believe is around 70 gals. BUT, that is aft to rear and if this is supposed to be an offshore boat it should be able to carry that much weight w/o a nose dive, right?

[NoBones]

I know this may sound stupid, but we have a CSC member that
just bought a 70's 20SF that when he sea trialed the boat he trimmed up the motor. The "original" owner was riding in the boat when he did that, and the owners reply was, whats that! The poor guy never realized that it had TNT.
I also agree with ScottM. The more scope out will soften the bounce.
Remove a screw from the transom, IE: transducer, speedo,
etc. If water comes out, Uh Oh!!
Also, put a bucket under the drain plug after you come
back from a trip, jack the tounge up, If water comes out for days you have a bigger problem. Open up all inspection ports check underneath the covers for moisture or mold.
Good Luck, Ken

[Bigshrimpin]

Just a couple of thoughts here . . .

Prop . . . You can try a different prop. Some props give better lift in the bow.

Has the console been moved forward?

Where are the batteries? (mentioned above)

Where does the cavitation plate line up with the bottom of the hull?
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Anchoring in 3ft chop . . . is a bad idea all around in a 20ft boat. If you are doing this let out lots of scope and clip off to the bow eye instead of a cleat.
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Also trim tabs won't help you get the bow up.

[Bigshrimpin]

Beau - That hull didn't win 186 and 500+ mile offshore ocean races diving through waves. Cut it . . . with the tongue and cheek remarks and you'll get a better response.