18' SF Performance Questions

[Bushwacker]

Hey Rod,

I think I spent around $120 or so for the Vortex prop, not counting the hub assembly, and that was at West Marine which is not known for low prices! If it over revs, a good shop can add more cup to it. PowerTech and Solas also make some good SS props, but you'll probably spend over $350 for one of them!

The "stress test" is a good idea because not only will it be a good check of the motor, knowing what the tach error is could save you from buying the wrong prop! Regarding old boats, yea, the newbies don't know enough to appreciate the quality or sophistication of the SeaCraft hull design, but I think you'll find that SeaCrafts are highly regarded by most old timers who really know their stuff! One of the early brochures stated that very few SeaCraft buyers bought one as their first boat, as they were relatively expensive when new compared to the competition. It also said that "The price of a new boat tells you what the builder thinks he can get for it; the price of a used boat tells you what other folks think it's worth", adding that the Seafari 20 had the highest resale value of any boat in it's class at the time! (mid '70's) Denny