power on 20' classic

[roboc]

It's a '71 20 classic and it has a 90hp two stroke on it. The seller says it runs at 35 with a full load but i find that hard to believe. Anyone an expert on this cause i'm sure not. I just like the boats [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[Trayder]

Is this the one in Marion MA? with a 90 Tuhotsu(sp??). If so my feeling is not only is it underpowered but it is overpriced. He pulled some game in the begining of the season where he asked a lower price for the boat until memorial day then raised the price over a grand.

There are better deals out there,, unless he lowered the price under 5K.

[BacDoc]

35 mph with a 90 is questionable. My experience with the 20' is that a 115 would be the smallest motor to put on that hull. 130 - 150 is a good choice for the 20 - so if you can get it for a good price trade/sell the 90 and repower.

[Howard Hill]

Good advice in the above posts. I also would be skeptical about the top end. My 20' is powered with a 150 EFI Yamaha and runs 43 mph with three adults and a full fishing load. The top end is just under 50 with a light load (1 adult) and 30lbs of fuel.

Additionally, The variable deadrise SeaCraft hull runs and rides better on top of the water, especially in a moderate chop, consequently you need enough motor to lift the hull out of the water and minimize the wetted surface.

Good luck with your search!

[roboc]

If there are better deals out there, then i don't know where. I'm not looking for a boat to fix up; it needs to be in good shape, and i haven't had any luck finding any seacraft in working order for less than 6k. And, yes, it is the one in marion.

[Trayder]

Wait then. That boat is not worth it IMO.

Are you willing to travel?

[antique]

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That boat in Marion has never been rebuilt I am sure that half way through the season you will be on the board " another wet transom" [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] . Some one else in Marion listed a 21' on 8/21/02. It is more money, but it looks as if the work has been completed and has the proper size engin Honda 130.
When you figure out what it cost to rebuild a transom and paint then the engine the new listing for $15,000 may not be a bad deal.

Good Luck