Really?! $145,000?!

[Burtonboards32]

http://www.iboats.com/sites/metanmar...m_index_1.html

I understand that buying an unrestored 23 Potter Built SeaCraft can get pricey and a restoration can cost quite a bit of money too, but why is this boat listed at such a high price? Is it worth the money that they are asking or are they just completely out of the ballpark of what this boat should be listed at?

[clouder0126]

theres alot of labor costs added on

[Entourage]

Alot of craftsmanship and time involved in that boat.(And Money) If i 145K iwould buy that boat instead of a brand new regulator with 4 stroke outboard which is about the same amount of money. You have to look at that boat as buying a brand new boat with bells and whistles.

[Chrisp]

Its nice but could you even insure it?

[peterb]

Originally Posted by Entourage

Alot of craftsmanship and time involved in that boat.(And Money) If i 145K iwould buy that boat instead of a brand new regulator with 4 stroke outboard which is about the same amount of money.

I agree. That is a beautiful boat. However, I would take a new 26' Regulator over that boat in a heartbeat. I love SeaCrafts (and have owned 2 23' Potter era SF's). I also, own a 26' Regulator and Regulator makes one hell of a boat.

[NoBones]

Dang Peter, where you been hiding! Missed you the last couple of years!
Your contributions to CSC over the years helped make this site what it is
today... Still have most of the T-shirts, well worn with holes, paint and
grease stains..
Hope all is well..

[Snookerd]

It is good to have Peter back on the site! Bring us up to speed brother! Are you in the Regulator Family these days?

[BigLew]

We should all understand the concept of "Best in Breed." Why is a Chevy priced at one price and a Rolls or Ferarri at another? Secretariat's stud fee was out of sight for its day.

This is all hand done and truly a one off. Arguably better than new!

A lot of money - to be SURE. Will someone pay it, probably or somewhere close. For bragging rights, if nothing else. (Can you say more money than brains?) Hell, Chris Downey's boat was refused by the wife of a Kennedy because she didn't like the shade of yellow used for the cushions. He has possibly the most amazing Scepter on this site or anywhere else for that matter.

I would be willing to bet a couple of bucks that it will be purchased to be used as personal tender for a MAJOR yacht that can take it aboard and store it. Always available to run to the dock for groceries and provisions, tow the grandchildren in their water toys or amuse a client with some high class fishing. Let's face it. Most of these guys have ridden in their share of Bertrams, etc. Nothing new for them there!

[BigLew]

Just a follow up for your viewing pleasure. Can anyone say, "Boat Porn?"

http://online.wsj.com/video/inside-a...hpp_mpvidcar_2

[Entourage]

Bottom line is that its only worth what someone would pay for it.