Newbee with 1969 20' SF

[mentalfloss]

First let me thank everyone for a great site. It has been so much help so far. I just purchased a 1969 20' Seacraft. Hull already has been redone. Getting ready to add power. A few questions:
What size outboard? I have a deal on a 2000, 100 HP Yamaha (4 stroke)for $2250 or a brand new E-tec 150 for $10,800. Would like to use the 100 if it will push it. Also have a concern of weight. The center console, and the fuel tank are about 3/4 the way back on the boat. Is this normal?
Here are a few boat porn pics of her:




Also of my 1974 Dorado 22. She is jealous:


Thank yall

[DonV]

Man!!! It was bad enough you sent us the 20' SC pics, then you had to add the "jealous other boat" in the mix. Very nice purchase!!! Not sure of the money situation you're in, however in ten years you would have a ten year old eTec in great shape versus the 22 year old Yami that's borderline for power. Your call. If it was me I'd go with the new engine. However this is from a guy who JUST dropped off his old rusted piece of junk trailer, which was under his Hewes Bonefisher and is having a new trailer built. So I'm still in sticker shock....so is my wimpy bank account.

[Fr. Frank]

If I could swing it, I'd choose the Etec.

[mentalfloss]

Thanks guys.
Do you know if the center console is supposed to be located so far back?

Also, has anybody out there put a tower and second station on their 20'?

[uncleboo]

WELCOME TO THE MADNESS! I hope I'm not stepping on Sea++'s toes, but, here is the link to the pics of his 20 redo which he added a top station. Warning, this is gonna give you a knot in your belly! Good luck!
http://www.seaplusplusfishing.com/im...ting/SeaCraft/

[Caymanboy]

The 69's put their console pretty far back.
That Yami has been out of production for some time, plus it was first generation and carburated. I don't know much about the E-Tec's but have heard good things, power to weight is great. would be a much better choice than the Yami, and I am a Yami man. Good looking boat! Did they raise the deck? If not, weight will be a factor. congradulations!

[McGillicuddy]

Angles of photos make it tough to judge the position, but at first glance the console seems a bit aft. I'm not sure its a Seacraft console... At any rate with either of the mentioned motors you'll probably want to slide it forward some and use aft lockers for lightweight storage... looks like the transom has already been raised, too.

[Caymanboy]

Sliding stuff forward not as easy as it seems, there are molded stops in the deck for the tank and console. Looks like an original 69' console. Still a good looking boat!

[McGillicuddy]

I defer on all points to Caymanboy, as he is quite correct.

Caymanboy, the console appears more forward on your Coral Reefer - was that standard for your year model or did you modify its position?

[Caymanboy]

My apologies! But so happens I have a 69' and a 70', soooo, somewheres in there they moved it forward, I didn't do it, I have seen other 69's where it is pretty far aft, so far it's tough to get between seat and engine. I put the tank under the deck in my 70', slid it as far foward as I needed, between that and moving the batteries under the console took care of the weight issue, although, w/o raising the deck, put two (or one healthy person!) in the back and the water still comes in the holes, she does self bail at rest though.