Classic SeaCraft Community  

Go Back   Classic SeaCraft Community > General Discussion > General
FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-14-2005, 11:10 PM
Zaider Zaider is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 9
Default buying a Seacraft

Im thinking of purchasing a 75 21ft, hull recently rebuilt, closed transom with bracket. I saw it today and the edges(corners) of the bracket where the bracket meets the transom were cracked but the middle of the bracket was fine and bolts were in place felt sturdy upon putting my weight of 200lbs. Is this something i should worry about or just minor?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-15-2005, 08:59 AM
stoney stoney is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Toms River, N.J.& Elkton,Md
Posts: 148
Default Re: buying a Seacraft

Hire a professional boat surveyor!!!
Unless you are VERY handy at fiberglass repairs it is better to know going in what you are up against.
__________________
73 23 SF 2004 200 HP Yami OX66 Best boat I owned!
2002 29 Seavee twin 200 yami's
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-15-2005, 01:45 PM
NoBones NoBones is offline
Pooh Bah
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Area 442 Somewhere in Florida
Posts: 3,699
Default Re: buying a Seacraft

Stress cracks mean something was not designed to handle the load. Is the bracket aluminum or stainless?
Who was the manufacturer? How big is the motor?
Post pictures and all the details. Ken
__________________
See ya, Ken ©
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-15-2005, 04:58 PM
Trayder Trayder is offline
Velvet Jones
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Newport RI / Key West FL
Posts: 1,642
Default Re: buying a Seacraft

Off Topic but No Bones:

Who makes a Stainless Bracket?

I agree get a survey on the boat or take some pictures and post them here
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-15-2005, 06:44 PM
Zaider Zaider is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 9
Default Re: buying a Seacraft

Thank You for all your replies. It is greatly appreciated. I wish I had photos to show u guys. I think the best option is to get the boat surveyed as advised. If i purchase the boat ill show some pics. Any recomendations on a surveyor in miami?
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-16-2005, 10:10 PM
NoBones NoBones is offline
Pooh Bah
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Area 442 Somewhere in Florida
Posts: 3,699
Default Re: buying a Seacraft

There was a single stainless bracket that was made here
in Florida in the middle 80's
Custom Fabrication was the name of the company.
I do not know if they are still in business.
I will try to find out if they are.
A friend of mine has one on his 21 Hydra Sport.
See ya, Ken
__________________
See ya, Ken ©
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 08-17-2005, 06:02 PM
BigMike8o9 BigMike8o9 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: California
Posts: 150
Default Re: buying a Seacraft

Stainless marine in FL makes a bunch of iferent types....Pricey
Bigmike
__________________
www.bigmikeslures.com
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 08-17-2005, 09:54 PM
Trayder Trayder is offline
Velvet Jones
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Newport RI / Key West FL
Posts: 1,642
Default Re: buying a Seacraft

Stainless Marine's are aluminum, I have never seen a stainless bracket but do not doubt they exist.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 08-18-2005, 05:04 PM
Zaider Zaider is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 9
Default Re: buying a Seacraft

The number on the closed in transom with bracket is HMB02119M75A. What does this number mean? Its engraved on a metal plate which is on the transom.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 08-18-2005, 05:58 PM
Ryan Ryan is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: ft. lauderdale fl
Posts: 718
Default Re: buying a Seacraft

Cant help you on the serial # but you can find a good surveyor in the back of the boattrader, and it is a must before you plunck down your cash. Good luck!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:44 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
All original content © 2003-2013 ClassicSeacraft