23 FT CENTER CONSOLE SUPERFISHERMAN FOR SALE

FINNERTY · #1 05-17-2009, 04:20 PM

1985 23 FT CENTER CONSOLE SUPERFISHERMAN CLASSIC. Flag Blue Awlgrip, black bottom, red boot stripe. 1992 225 hp Johnson, 637 hrs. Teak trim including console, rod holders, transom door and swim platform. Always yard serviced. Original owner. Fresh bottom paint and complete wax. Beautiful boat. Photos available. $19,000. Cape Cod, MA. jffjr@comcast.net / 508-420-3378

Trayder · #2 05-21-2009, 11:33 AM

very sharp looking boat here are some pictures:

ScottM · #3 05-22-2009, 07:58 AM

Very nice indeed. I've seen this boat on Craig's List under shrinkwrap and was looking forward to seeing it uncovered. Good luck with the sale.

FINNERTY · #4 05-23-2009, 09:09 PM

Scott,
You appreciate the boat, an original near mint hull that has never required restoration. I haven't seen any others on the market and am wondering why I am even considering a new Regulator. Are you interested?

ScottM · #5 05-24-2009, 11:52 AM

Sorry Finlaw, not in the market at this time, just wanted to comment on a beautiful boat. A new Regulator, eh? IMO, I'd consider keeping the SC and re-powering. Even if you had to replace the transom, you're still ahead of the game with a boat in the same class.

joey · #6 05-24-2009, 09:46 PM

Scott, I'm with ya on keeping the Seacraft over the Regulator...I fished a 26 in S.Fl. and I beleive half of my kidney's are still 40 miles off the beach.

FINNERTY · #7 06-04-2009, 01:06 PM

TRAYDER,
Thank you for posting the photos which have drawn a number of compliments. I've had 1633 viewers but nobody has called to look at the boat! Times are tough but quality still moves. Any advice?
Thanks.
Jack Finnerty

KenB · #8 06-04-2009, 06:00 PM

That's a sharp looking boat, but the price seems a little high.

I bought a similar hull for 3500, and I know a buddy who picked up that same engine on a busted hull, plus a good trailer for 5500. My hull was unblemished (like yours) but he and I both needed to do a similar amount of glass work (close transom, raise decks, build dog house/console).

20K will buy a lot of boat these days. I have no idea what people would be willing to pay for your boat... If you go to nada.com you can add up the parts to ballpark it. Keep in mind that nada is what the insurance guys use for replacement cost, not like kelly blue book or actual resale value.

Also, if it sounds like I am trying to discourage you from selling it (SKIP THE REGULATOR! CLOSE THE TRANSOM AND STICK A BRACKET WITH A 4S ON THERE!), um. maybe I am. A little.

FINNERTY · #9 06-04-2009, 09:39 PM

I've been doing well with this rig without a bracket or a four stroke since it was new in 1985. I'm only on my second motor which has low hours and runs strong. I have never had trouble insuring it for at least the asking price. My guess is that the likely buyer isn't looking for a fishing machine loaded with electronics but a near perfect hull that can be updated as necessary over time without a costly rebuild.

KenB · #10 06-05-2009, 01:03 PM

Ok, but most guys don't use their boat regularly enough to maintain a carb'd 2 stroke on the new ethanol gas. So they opt for 4s, but with something that heavy on the transom, closing up transom and raising decks makes sense.

In other words, the reasons you want a new regulator over this boat are probably true for other folks in the market right now too... (i.e less smoke and thunder)

Anyway, it is a very pretty boat and the original hardware is very impressive! My suggestion would be to leave it up here, and bump the thread every once in a while. Those folks who care about classic seacrafts in original condition are more likely hit this site than any other... just My 2 cents in response to your query about why there has been lot of interest but lack of bids.