Hull "136" 21 Classic -Found

[Islandtrader]

Maybe Carla can help us out.
However I think they gave out numbers for each hull length, and did not run them across the different lengths.

My boat is registered as a 1970. However we believe it was built in 1966 or so.

The explanation for this, is in the old days the boat was assigned a year when it was registered and not when built. The boat could of been sold used for a few years and then got registered. Back in the 60's a lot of states did not have mandatory registration.

Your tug is quite the machine. Nice work.

[CaptLloyd]

Congrats!!

Now you're offically a "Classic Seacrafter"

Keep us posted on the project, and enjoy the "ride"

Lloyd

[3rdday]

Alot of the older Seacrafts here in Florida have Title issues. The State has incorrectly assigned Alot of the Seacrafts with the first 3 Characters of the HIN (known as an MIC) as FLZ, indicating a homebuilt in the records, but on the title it clearly says Seacraft. The NEW Seacraft MIC is SIC, it changes as ownership of the company changed. I beleive that when Florida consolidated/ merged/ updated/ entered the old seacrafts into the databases, there were issues. I see this same problem frequently. the First 3 letters of the HIN- Hull ID Number were mandatory for coastguard purposes- so they could ID a certain manufacturer. Also if a new owner didnt have or find the HIN they would just say it was Homemade when registering. It is very clear somethin is very wrong, how can the HIN state homebuilt while the title states Seacraft????? There are also dicrepancies with the years not "jiving" on title and what the state has in the database.From 1976 to 2002 it was SXC. Don't know what all of the ORIGINAL Moesly Potter MICs were. here is a link that will better explain.
http://www.uscgboating.org/recalls/m...il.aspx?id=SXC

[65Bowrider]

I don't know all the rules on registering a boat, but the info that I have is:
Our 21' is a 1962, hull Id #71 ... Manuf name is spelled out "Sea Craft" with Florida registration # FL 7162F. It has remained in Florida since 'birth'.

The UNOHU, a 21' is a 1965, hull #167. My guess then is IslandTrader's 21, #136 was built between a 63 and 65.

Our Bowriders are 1965 & 1966, hull #336 & 319 respectively, supporting registration is the year, not built. Also indicating numbers were assigned by length since kerneltugboat is a 1969, #221.

Hope this helps.
Cheers.

[askipper3]

It has autopilot? !!!

really, that is an amazing boat, i've already fallen in love with her lines(curves!) and I seriously want one down the road to restore and bring back to life. I really want to experience the mosely seacraft

[kerneltugboat]

Hi Carla,

Do you think it is possible my Hull 221 could have been made in the middle sixties and just registered in 1969? Just curious if they started with number 1 or 100? I have no idea how many hulls were built in that time frame, but I find it hard to believe there were at least 221 Model 27's built in 1969. I guess I am wondering if my boat is a Potter built or Moesly built? Either way I can't go wrong !!!!

Thanks,

Dan

[65Bowrider]

The 27' was first promoted in early 1967 (March), so yours could have been built anywhere from 67-69(probably late 68 or 69), registered in 69. The numbers continued from one year to the next...they did not start over each year. Sorry, I don't know what the starting number for the 27's.

"Did every model start at number 0 or 1?" No... the 21's started either at 1 or 50 (we have 71) and I believe the bowriders (next model produced) started at 300 and the highest number of a bowrider I've found, is a 1969 #629. The starting numbering scheme obviously changed for the 27's.

As I learn more, I'll share the information.

I think Island Trader found himself a fabulous boat and can't wait to see progress pictures!

[3rdday]

So, if i understand, each model probably started with 0 or 1??