1969 SeaCraft 20’ CC in S.E. Mass.

[Jonesy]

For Sale: 1969 SeaCraft 20’ CC - $2,000

I am trying to find a buyer among the ClassicSeacraft community for my 1969 SeaCraft 20-foot center console. Although I think you could get here running and seaworthy in her present state, she’s a great potential starting point for a restore or a project. The boat is located in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

I bought her from a family friend a few years ago, not knowing fully what I was getting myself into. I was hoping she was going to be a little closer to “turn-key” than she really was. After several years of some moderate neglect (from a prior owner), I realized there were some potential problems with her, all of which were a result of prior owners’ neglect or poor judgment.

I have had several friends that are long-time boat owners who encouraged me (and still do) to keep the boat. She appears to be very solid along the whole exterior hull. There are various small stress cracks in the gelcoat on the interior, with some larger (but easily repairable) cracks where the bow fishbox/storage platform meets the sides and bottom of the interior. She has been painted from her usual OEM Yellow to Black with Blue bottom paint. She has a teak bow/anchor pulpit and teak swim platform.

The boat is sitting on a mid-eighties Calkins single-axle galvanized trailer. The trailer is not currently registered or titled, but I do have a Bill of Sale and “homemade title” that I can complete and have in my name should the need arise.

Since I don’t want to waste anyone’s’ time, here is some info – especially the more major issues the boat has.

Although the transom appears solid, there was a 1-inch hole drilled through to a livewell, but there was no thru-hull fitting there. For some reason, there is also a circular “deck hatch” located at the waterline which appeared to have previously been some type of vent. There are also a plethora of screws drilled in for a couple of wires and brackets. None of these things have appeared to compromise the transom, however.

According to another prior owner, in the late 80’s some significant work was done to the boat. The OEM fuel tank and console was removed. In its place, an aluminum console was fabricated, with a fuel tank located above the deck, but within the console itself. The vent and fill are visible in pictures on the front face of the console. I rewired and replaced switches on the console this Spring. I also sanded the console bare and primed and painted it. I wish the OEM console would have been left on.

Also in the late 80’s the boat was repowered with a Mercruiser Inboard/Outboard. The sterndrive and motor were produced in 1989 and 1986 respectively. The motor started with little effort after a two-year sitting period. A while after this, I noticed “milky colored” engine oil and realized there was a leak somewhere in the engine. My mechanic recommended replacement of the motor to be safe, but said (barring any major issues), it may just need a manifold, riser, and the associated gaskets. The mechanic also determined the sterndrive needs a new gear set, and some gaskets where the sterndrive meets the transom. For purposes of this ad, I would just consider the boat to be unpowered, as I cannot be certain about the quality of the motor.

A note about the photos. I only had one photo taken with the bow rails and pulpit still on. The rest were taken recently. Due to the volume of pics, I had to scale them down a bit, but can provide original high-res photos of someone would like to review a particular one.

While I think I can get this boat in operating condition, I believe it may be better suited to a SeaCraft enthusiast. I really, really hate to get rid of her, and some of my friends are going to be hating me for even putting this up for sale. I’m basically looking to get about 2,000 for her, which is slightly less than the money I have “invested” in the boat and trailer. I will accept reasonable offers on her.

Please let me know if you have any questions. The boat is available to be seen In Fairhaven, Massachusetts at just about any time.