Project boats

[Capt Chuck]

it seems that the 20 CC Sea Craft is what a majority of people are restoring

I totally agree with the total produced numbers here but be advised that most 20' SeaCrafts have the "wet feet" issue (much more than the 23's ) just because of their configuration, the self bail scuppers, low floor & transom height plays a big part. In addition, most (I said most as some have) 20's did not have the side vents like the 23's. These vents, I'm sincerely convinced, ventilate the bilges keeping the moisture out of the bilge, which everyone knows, gets absorbed into the wood. I have not been aware of a 23' SeaCraft with bad decks unless it was misused by its owners over the years and not properly sealed at the seats, hatch hinges, T-Top stanchions and console screws etc.

My 23' is 28 years young and the original balsa wood deck remains solid. I have had one area of concern ( 8"x8") that after cutting it out, proved to be a delamination area above the stringer not rot. This is common where the area is prone to stepping on over and over, such as either port or starboard side adjacent to the console. Maybe I tend to be more anal when it comes to "spit & polishing" my investment but again, as an experienced SeaCraft owner, I have found that a stringent maintenance program from paint,electronics,wiring,gelcoat,motors and proper trailer setup will help ensure it's longevity [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Good Luck with your search want2fish