23'1975 SEACRAFT

[ScottM]

Chuck,
Sounds like a good deal on a sound boat with a decent trailer. But like Ikan says, this may be more than you bargain for if it's you're first boat. Not that these boats are a handful to operate, it's just that there may be a good deal of work involved to get it seaworthy. However, if you have friends with experience that can help you out, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Obviously you know about SeaCrafts or else you wouldn't have spent 2 years looking for one.

Trailering...the 23 CC weighs around 2,700# dry, whereas the 23 Sceptre (cuddy) weighs in around 3,000#. Add 1,000# for the trailer and you have a cushion of 1,000-1,300# on your tow rating. I'd say you're vehicle is up to task as long as the trailer has operational brakes. However, with full fuel and an engine, I wouldn't attempt it.