Early vs later gen seacraft

[uncleboo]

I think it boils down to the LOVE that was put into them. The earlier models were made in an era when the owners were heavily involved in the process, sort of a competition with the other builders. The later boats were made by a money driven corporation... no love. jm2cw

[Capt Terry]

CaptainDH-Although I have never ridden in a Tracker SeaCraft, you make some valid points about material usages that were not available years ago. I'd be glad to have the only wood be the teak trim. Along with the comment someone made about the early ones were made with love, I would have to add maintaining anything with love is equally valid. I drove a '68 Corvette for 30 years and am still enjoying my 20' Seafari in my 42 year of ownership. And celebrating 48 years of marriage this year. I have replaced rotten balsa in the stepdown and no transom replacement needed yet. Still get compliments on her appearance. A great boat with lots of family memories, used to be with the kids, now with the grands too. Hope you enjoy yours for years!

[thehermit]

didn't the CSY years use the most glass?

[Joe R]

dont know where to begin on this one....as most guys on here know I owned a 1970 20 Potter for 31 years...fun boat, well built.no need to convince you guys...and yes my and I wife dated on the boat, my son was on it before he could walk, loads of memories with the family.....Well i sold it 3 years ago,,,and now making memories on a 1998 ,21 ...I also read everything on the newer hulls, talked and visited - looked over other guys newer SeaCrafts... I love mine,,, built & designed solid ,not one stress crack , floor is like a rock, 3 piece hull rides solid...mine was updated new wiring , canvass, electronics ,and new 200 hp Optimax in 2015. we did put in a new tank but when they took the old one out it was in very good shape.. tank was not the problem it was a bad hose and fill.. My boat has a SeaCraft logo on the side so it must be good ,LOL
Joe R.
21 SeaCraft 1998
Susie 2

[Reelsknotty]

CaptainDH, I can't wait to see that boat with a 350/400 on it. That's what I would've done if I could do it over again.

[bumpdraft]

This is from my 1983, 23 live well section that I cut several years ago.