1977 20' Seacraft I/O for Sale- $3k

Billybob · #1 10-04-2002, 06:01 PM

Believe it or not, I miss working on my 23 (although running it is better).I wish I had room for another project boat.The 20 I/o would be a cool setup when your out alone or with say one other guy and space isn't a consideration.How do you guys think that thing would run with the biggest tweaked out small block you could get in her?

John R · #2 10-04-2002, 10:12 PM

Anything more than 270 Horse would be death to an Alpha One...

However, a good compromise, put a 4.3 V-6 in it with a 4BBL, MSD Marine ignition, stronger cam, 225HP, 4 stroke reliability [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] ...

(serious cutting to fit that motor in it)

Matt1121 · #3 10-07-2002, 11:08 AM

I took some photos of the 20' Seacraft I/O on Saturday. I hope to have them scanned in by later today.

John R · #4 10-07-2002, 10:24 PM

And big photos they were...

I out them up on theboatzone gallery http://www.theboatzone.com/gallery/albums.php

Bigshot · #5 10-09-2002, 04:30 PM

Guys I hate to burst the Alpha bubble but.....I am currently running about a 400hp 454 through a 1.32 alpha drive. Boat is about 5k wet and runs 63+. The drive has NEVER blown since 1987 when it first got wet. I went through it 2 years ago and replaced a couple bearings for S&G's but she was still tight. Merc warrantied them to 330hp but the Bravo one worked out better for merc & warranty repairs(people do drive like idiots you know). If you do not nail it from a dead start and are off when you land from catching air, she should hold forever. The driver for Team Baja has 450hp on one and says....no problem.

EBEACH · #6 10-17-2002, 05:41 PM

Went and looked at this on my way home from Maine. Price is too high for me. This boat needs a lot of work [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] . The boat is pre 73 not a 77 or 76. All boats manufactured on or after November 1, 1972 must bear a HIN. No hull ID on this boat.

I'll offer $1000 for just the hull. You keep the outdrive [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] .

Jim

Matt1121 · #7 10-21-2002, 11:22 AM

Actually, I am pretty sure the boat is a 1974 not pre 1972...I saw the title a few weeks back after I took those pictures for my friend. There is a hull id number that is etched? into the starboard side of the transom. When I did the original posting, I guessed that it was a 1976 or 1977...Sorry for the error.

As far as trailers are concerned, there is a place on RT. 1 Salisbury, MA up the road from the boat in Newbury, MA, that sells used trailers. Or, if someone is really interested....I am selling my bunk trailer that I am currently using for a 23' because I need to move over to a roller trailer. Ramps are too steep in northern Mass.