Questions about evaluating a SeaCraft

[jeffro]

Greetings to all, I have been looking over this website and it seems like there is a wealth of information here that I hope to draw from.

I recently came across a 1972 20' CC and have always admired the SeaCraft lines. On one hand, I could easily be in a situation where I am way over my head if there are significant problems with the boat; but on the other hand the initial price is low enough where even if it was a total disaster it wouldn't completely kill me.

I am going to take a good close look at the boat on thursday and wanted to see if anyone has any good advice on specific things to look for in this boat, in order to determine if I want to pull the trigger.

Thus far I know, it is a 1972 with a 1983 200hp merc, the owner represents that the transom is solid (whatever thats worth,and the motor runs; however, it has been sitting on the side of her house since her divorce and hasn't been used.

I don't really want to get involved with something that I am going to have to completely tear apart, at least immediately. If I could run her for 6 mos or a year before putting significant time and money into retoration it would be completely worth it.

Any thoughts, suggestions or advice on what to look for is truly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!