'76 20'cc in MD

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Me again.

Just noticed - MANGO does not have the stern vents that the 74 23 CC had. also there should be a stern light just where the "N" in MANGO is. Of course these could have been changed. Also, the console doesn't look exactly right - none of that lousy plastic faux grained wood that the boats had (the only thing on SeaCrafts that I never liked. But again that all could have been changed over the years.

[Matt1121]

OTTERLY-

MANGO is definitely a Seacraft. My friend JOdi of Wilco Marine in Newbury, MA owns her. He has the 1974 title for her and you cannot question the famous variable deadrise in the stern. She needs a new 4cyl Mercruiser and some work to the floor. The console has the original seacraft name plate on it....the teak console doors seem to be original but not 100% sure. The tinted windshield has definitely been replaced.

MANGO is a local boat and has spent her entire life in the Newbury, MA area. Actually, one of her old owners tried to buy her back from my buddy but he wanted it for a fire sale so he told the guy no. He has gotten about 40 calls on the boat but most people are tire kickers or want to convert the I/O to an outboard setup...and he won't sell it to them. He'll only sell the boat to someone who will restore her right and leave the I/O in place. If it doesn't sell by spring, he and I will haul her into her shop and restore her with the original I/O setup.

If I could afford two boats or hit Megabucks soon, I would by Mango in a heartbeat.

[Matt1121]

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MANGO has a Seacraft serial number etched into starboard side of the transom under the rubrail. I'll write down the number on Saturday when I am up there.....maybe Mr. Bill Potter can tell us some more of her history.

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Hi Matt

Sorry for the late reply, hope you see it.

Glad to hear MANGO is a real 74. Restore her - she'll be as good or better built than anything else out there - and she'll definitly ride better than ANYTHING in her size class.

Only thing I question- you're going to put a 4 Cylinder engine in her ??? Otterly Cool has a 5.7 liter mercruiser ( 8 cylinder 350 chevy block)at either 250 or 260 HP with a Bravo 2 Drive. She's a bit over-propped at the moment and only gets about 36- 37 MPH. When I finish her and get the right prop she should do 40-41. Considering this performance with an 8 I don't think you or Jodi will be happy with a 4 - and you'll probably use the engine up pretty quickly.

Good luck and keep me advised.

[jw]

20sf I/O ,
I have one that went on a three hour tour. Runs great. I have figured out that I need a 14x19 3 bladed prop on her, to get the RPMS perfect.

With 4 people,2 in the bow and 2 at the console she planed quick. What a killer ride in a head sea.

This spring I will have electronics on her so I can update the speed and performance numbers.
I also plan to keep her as an I/0.

Just started changing the steering and stripping the old paint off the bottom.

Just my two cents worth.

tight lines,
JW