1973 Seacraft 23' Potter Built

[Clambaron]

Thanks for all the information. My last boat had a 200HP Honda and while I loved the engine's performance the maintenance costs were climbing. I'm sure ethanol played a part in the higher costs.I've had so many friends tell me to stay away from I/O's yet I like the fact that more weight is lower in the hull and has to improve the ride. Thanks again.

[1bayouboy]

Just remember the weaskest links are the ginbal bearing and the bellows. Keeping the engine/drive aligned, not running it with the drive trimmed up, and keep the bearing greased (fitting on the port side of transom assembly) keeps the bearing safe. I'm not sure about the bellows.....my package is three years old and I'm thinking that a replacement every 5 years would be good preventive maintenance.

[bassriver]

JLIMB, thanks for the interest, apologize I didnt get back to you sooner, and thanks to 1bayou for all his input, and I have to agree with his comments regarding the stability with the I/O - the boat is very stable, we had a 25 c-hawk before with armstrong bracket with twin outboards and it was not as nearly as stable as the Seacraft. As for maintenance, we have kept up with it and the engine has returned the favor, so I have no doubt it can last well beyond another 1000 hours. We should be taking the cover off her this week, and my partner Chip would be more than happy to show her to you (I may or may not be able to get down to the Cape) at your convenience. We are taking all reasonable offers as well so there is room to move. Send me your number via email to sclark0716@yahoo.com, and we can talk. Thanks for interest, and look forward to speaking with you.

[bassriver]

Reduced to $24,900 - offers encouraged!

[Brian Rice]

Hey guys the boat was in great shape other than a few things that I didn't have done to it do to the fact that I got a new boat so this boat sat for a bit.

All I can say is that I was very leary of getting an IO boat but after i repowered it the boat changed my mind dramatically. Even though I have a "sick" Contender I still miss my old Sea Craft.

[Islandtrader]

I went offshore yesterday and the gauge said I used 70.8 gallons....I put 70 gallons in the boat when I refilled.

This is the power I am looking to put in my 21....what kind of gph at cruise do you burn? and at what is normal cruise?

[bassriver]

Price Reduced to $18,500 as of 1/20/09

We are welcoming all reasonable offers!

Thanks

[Tunawishin]

Anyway to get the new price to the top of the ad. It might help the sale.

[Tunawishin]

Spoke to the mechanic and he said she only has about 400 hours on he I/O. Might want to edit the listing!

[KenB]

I thought this one sold already...