Fort Myers area 20ft Seafari

[Ryank]

We were seriously considering selling our savage, and buying a smaller 20 Seafari, then realized, we'd just end up putting just as much money into as we already have in the savage, we may as well just keep it lol.

[Max_Florida]

Well, I drove out and took a look at the boat. What a mess. The interior was in okay shape at first glance... then I started feeling the cushions for moisture, sure enough they were damp. Mud-Dobbers had also made a home between the cushions. About an inch of water was standing on the floor of the cabin. The deck seemed fairly solid except for over the fuel tank where it bowed in about 4 inches when I put my weight on it. The transom... I knocked on it and pushed on it and it felt softish and just had that kind of wet hollow sound I would expect a rotted out piece of wood to have... Not to mention the wiring was a mess(screw-driver for an ignition). Also both leaf springs on the trailer were broken. I also noticed small cracks on the corners of the cap.


With my amateur eyes it appeared the boat needed to be completely tore down and rebuilt, so I passed. The guy seemed to be willing to go down on his price(I'm pretty sure I could have gotten it for $500... probably less even.) I guess if anyone's looking for a boat to completely rebuild I know where one is... haha.

I appreciate all of your guys help and input.

I do plan on doing the transom myself. I'm handy with tools and I've taught myself how to fix a lot of things in the past, so I figure I can manage.

Some folks on here said I could get an Evinrude/Merc for around $1k and I should be good to go. Is $2k more realistic for a solid engine?

[eggsuckindog]

Since your not familar with fixing boats - its kinda different and a learning process - you should have offered if he gave you $200 you pull it away for him - sounds pretty fair by the description.

Based on the fact that it would cost you more than that to get it out of the yard.

[bilgerat]

what did the cabin doors look like?

[Max_Florida]

Single door opens left to right(hinges on the right side), horizontal slats similar to old school shutters(slanted 45 degrees). Dark colored wood, I'm guessing teak? Two silver-colored hinges, two screws on each, phillips head with rounded, not flat, tops, smaller screws, looked newer. I believe he said he re-did the door at some point, but that it was the original. I'm assuming he had to adjust it due to not fitting properly but kept the same door. I didn't take any pics, sorry.

[riverrat]

if your up for a good project boat chew the guy down to a $100.00. pick the boat apart and he'll probaly just wants to get rid of it..i inherated my brothers 20ft hydro stream it needed a new transom,new floor and interior..i gave it a way just to get it out of the yard..

[Islandtrader]

There is one for sale in Ocala that looks like it would be what you are looking for and in the price range you want.

[Tiny]

Yah, but it's a little under powered with only a 225 on it :-)

[Max_Florida]

Woah, I might have to check that one out... Anyone in the Tampa area want to take a look at it with me possibly? Offer for lunch and beers still in effect.