23 Center Console Dry Weight

[Highwayman]

Can someone direct me to a previous post on the Hull weight of a 1976 Seacraft 23 Center Console. I have searched the forum but havn't located any info on the weight of the 23. I am looking to have an alluminum trailer built and the only data that I have found on the hull weight is 2,850 lbs. The trailer manufcturer suspects that figure to be innaccurate. He indicated that the newer Seacraft boats were heavier than that but he has no experience with the older boats. Doesn't make sense that a newer Seacraft would be heavier. Any info regarding this is appreciated. Trailer will be made out of 6.5 " alluminum beams. Are 3500 lbs axels sufficient? Really don't want the added maint of brakes. Evidently in TX. if the gross weight exceed 4,500 brakes are required. I will be pulling the boat with a one ton truck. Thanks in advance.

[Vezo, Part II]

Before you pull the trigger with a builder not familiar with the older hulls, please educate yourself, always comparing apples to apples. After completing your research, contact Jeff at Owens and Sons, Aluminum Slide-On. I have had two custom built for my 15 Whalers, one for my brothers 18 SF, one for my neighbors 16 Carolina Skiff, and another friends 18 Century. Jeff knows SeaCraft hulls going back to his Dad's days of building custom trailers. Minor adjustments to final product may be required, but in comparison, you will be most satisfied.

Calculate miscellaneous upgrades, ie., submersible LED lights, brakes, stainless steel hardware and torsion axles, plus shipping from St. Petersburg, Fla., and you will be happy. Best of luck.

Vezo, Part II

[castalot]

You will definitely be over 4500#'s I have a trailer that has a 5200# capacity then add the trailer weight and your around 7000#'s

[Highwayman]

Thanks for the info gentleman. I reached out to Owens. They sent me a pic of one they just built for a 23SC. They are really nice and almost 1,000 cheaper for a similar equipped trailer where I live. Thanks again.

[JW-Tex]

Where in texas are you? Houston area I will give you a reference.

[FishStretcher]

A single axle 3500 ( edit: gross, not net) is about the minimum for a 20 footer. Let alone a 23. Those are 1600 plus engine (400+/-) fuel at 300-400, plus anything else- anchor, chain, ice, t-top, plus trailer weight. I suspect they run right at 3500.

[Highwayman]

JW-Tex,

I have spoken with McClain and Coatline Trailers in Houston. Do you know of another?

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by FishStretcher

A single axle 3500 ( edit: gross, not net) is about the minimum for a 20 footer. Let alone a 23. Those are 1600 plus engine (400+/-) fuel at 300-400, plus anything else- anchor, chain, ice, t-top, plus trailer weight. I suspect they run right at 3500.

You can easily get to 3800 lbs in a Seafari, and my main tank only holds 35 gallons! I actually weighed most of the gear before we loaded up for our 700 mile, 2 week cruise in 2010 circumnavigating So. Fla. Check out the attached list I came up with. I think I also carried an extra 10 gallons in jugs because we had some 120 mile runs! Turns out I didn't need the extra gas, but never thought I'd average 4.4 mpg! It's really amazing how all the little stuff adds up!

[JW-Tex]

Tex all in Conroe. If you pursue the 2coolfishing.com (great fishing/boating site texas centric) site he gets very high marks goes under the name Paragod.

Built me a trailer for my a 22 sea hunt, but we went beefier so it could carry a 23 seacraft in case I ever finished my restoration project. Very pleased and he will custom fit /adjust the boat on the traler for you as well.

Go through 2cool to access him...send him a private message tell him what you need and are a cash buyer....he gives a cash discount . He is very responsive pricing very good.


JW

[Highwayman]

Thanks everyone for your input. Now I have some numbers to work with.