SeaCraft price increase?

[FELLOW-SHIP]

It is nice to have a boat that most other boats are compared to it instead of it being compared to others. Kind of like owning a 1957 Chevy or a 1962 Corvette, or a old Harley, If you think they cost a lot now just wait another 10 years and then see how much a 1976 Potter 23 CC SeaCraft will be going fore. There isn’t 2 trips in a row that someone doesn’t stop me and say is that a old Seacraft, or if I am talking to someone about fishing or boating and the question comes up on the boat I have, when I say a old SeaCraft that I re did it seems that my credibility goes up about 5 notches. I don’t know if I really deserve the 5 notches bet I get the credit anyway.
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[Capt Chuck]

[ November 03, 2003, 04:35 PM: Message edited by: capt chuck steele ]

[ocuyler]

Just the fact that a large number of SeaCrafts have been reconditioned/renovated, the value of these boats will naturally go up. In fact a good renovation by someone that is really good, like many on this site, may be the very best bargain. I agree completely with John R. Folks narrow in on these boats and to find an excellent condition 23 with a recent re-power is worth every bit of $20,000 or more.

As comparables are now commonly available, surveyors and appraisers have no choice but to include those comparables in their valuation.

Possibly the least attractive deal is the low priced "fixer-upper" as it represents a huge investment of at least $15,000 to properly renovate. Many have spent more. Much more. As a result, only a hearty (and wealthy) few will take on a full renovation if they know what they are doing. I think you'll see good deals on SeaCraft fixer-uppers for the forseeable future. You have to be ready to travel, inspect for yourself and pull the trigger.

I have no doubt that this site, which was intended to promote classic SeaCrafts has done exactly that. And very well indeed.

[capt jeff]

TIME IS MONEY & MY TIME IS PRICELESS! !! I WOULD RATHER BE DIVIN & FISHIN & CRUISIN BY THE SANDBAR THAN WORKIN ON ON A OLD TRANSOM! ! ! BEEN THERE & DONE THAT! !
I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING TO BE SAID FOR A TURNKEY PURCHASE. I BOUGHT MINE IN GOOD CONDITION & DID SMALL PROJECTS THAT DIDNT STOP ME FROM BOATING FOR LONG SPELLS. I DONT WANT MORE THAN ONE BOAT AT A TIME . LIFE IS TUFF ENOUGH. I WAS TOLD WHEN I GOT MY FIRST BOAT THAT" SOMETHING IS BREAKING ON IT RIGHT NOW" & IT SURE HAS TURNED OUT TO BE THE TRUTH.ALWAYS SOMETHING TO TINKER WITH.
WITH THE COST OF NEW BOATS FOREVER ON THE RISE I SUSPECT MY 1974 POTTER BUILT 23 CC WILL BE WORTH MORE WITH EVERY PASSING YEAR ! ! ! ! MAYBE IM WRONG ! ! I CANT THINK OF A BETTER BOAT "TO GET STUCK WITH " I DO LIKE THE WAY THE REAL MARINERS LOOK AT THE BOAT WHEN IM CRUISIN THE OLE GAL! IS IT TRUE THAT THE NEW ONES JUST AINT THE SAME! ! ! & PEOPLE PAY IN THE 60'S FOR THEM ! SHEEESSSH ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[flyfisher]

i read this site allot but very rarelly log on but this question really is a good one.part of the reason is the lines.
the seacrafts have very pleasing lines. the ride is good , but not any better then
any other boat with the same amount of dead rise. i have ridden in many many hulls, and seacraft despite what
some would say, is no better then allot of other boats. why one of any thing catch's peoples eye will all ways be
a mystery. but this site has helped the seacraft gain in popularity. same goes for the mako. how many other
boats can you find info on for older models as well as sites on classic models? not many. examples of better
riding boats are palmetto, centender, regulator and albamarlo. all out standing rides. i see parker going that way.
but getting back to this site. i have seen to many here that think the boat they bought for $3000 or even less and now having put hours and hours of work on try to push the envelop. so again who is trying to fool who? every one tries to
get as much for their boat as they can but some here have gone farther then what is reasonable. so who is to
blame? i personal love the looks of a seacraft. but i will never pay what some are asking for those older boats.
as to them being better then the new ones. i don't think so. look how many older seacrafts need new transoms. i
see more older makos then any other boat and very very few need transoms replaced. the new seacrafts are built
every bit as good as the older ones if not better do to technology improvements. so this thing about them not
being built as well isn't true. just take the factory tour if you don't believe me. you will come away impressed.
i'm looking for a 23 ft cc. for when i retire and move to the coast. my 20 ft mako has been a good boat, but no
one i want to run off shore in. i would love to have a seacraft. but will not pay the price when i can by any
number of very good boats for a whole lot less. i also can do most of the work any of them would need. but i'll
buy a boat at a more reasonable price and have less work and just as good a boat. as for your question. i think it
was a very reasonable one to put to this site and am interested in see what other think.

[TUGBOAT]

I'm First !
I'll put this OLD SeaCraft up against ANY 20' on the Market Today, $ or saftey or ride or Longevity
Anything !You've got to find one(any Make) this age first,and compare .,Even before I rebuilt it ! I did it(restore) because of a steering arm on the Motor the refurb just started & well the rest is called eXperiance ! Knowing what I have will definatly bring more $ if I choose to sell Her ! She does not have "THE Ride" of a 23' SeaCraft ,But in Our waters down Here I can Go Anywhere including the "BAHAMAS" .VERY few can keep up also.Why are the "Hulls" so closely copied & turn so many Heads ? I do not know of many SeaCrafts Especially older ones that stay on the Market long & usually bring more$ than other boats.I find them posted at a few marinas & boat shops.I call to get More info to post Here & they are usually GONE !
Oh Mine, Not for sale for any $$.(Yet or maybe a 23') Scream'n Reels' [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img]
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[NAHIM]

The thing with the Sea Crafts is simply their Classic line. true there are good boats out there but that classy line is priceless. like comparing a 60's Chevy (Vette) with a 60's Buick (le Sabres)Buicks are good but the line on the vette is way nicer and timeless thats the word timeless?. 40 year old vetttes all bit up still hold value not that there better it's nostalgia gentleman. teak rails,history , tradition,reputation, quality, classiness equals $ mula.