New England- boat pricing

EBEACH · #1 10-17-2002, 08:03 PM

New Englander’s, I thought you could be of some assistance with pricing on a few boats.

I’ve got a couple of boats in my sights:

1: 1974 20’CC under shrink wrap, I was able to stick my head inside the wrap but didn’t board, the deck looks pristine. Came originally with an I/O the Transom has been repaired (I/O and about a 2’ area glassed in) but still needs to be faired in. No trailer. The guy said it’s been sitting there for about 5 yrs.

2. 1974 20’ CC outboard. Hull and deck look to be in very good condition. Comes with 1998 Mercury offshore 115, and a Tandem trailer.

3. 1978 20’ Seafari, 1980 150hp Johnson. Needs a little bit of work, but is in the water now and it runs. Comes with a trailer. John did you look at this one?. Personally, I’d have to discount the motor 100% running or not.

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Jon G · #2 10-17-2002, 08:54 PM

EBEACH I know how you feel trying to find one in New England. I called about the Sceptre at Cape Marine and it has no engine or drive(i/o) in it(was hoping all it needed was an outboard), to much of a project for me. Thought about the I/O in Newbury that needs an engine until I called about new roller trailer prices($2600 to 2850 for a good heavy one) and that went out the window due to the cost of a new engine(Doug Russell around $3000 complete) and trailer at the same time before spending any monoey on the hull. I did not look at the boat you have at number three. I looked at the age of the engine and the asking price and didn't even bother, thats an old engine even if it has been taken care of well. Have you looked at this one? http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/5/8/34335858.htm Its at the upper end of my price range so I'll pass the info on to you. I haven't seen it. It seems all I can find out here now is project boats and high end boats already re done, not much in the middle. I've been watching for two years and I finally have the money to act on one quickly when I find the right boat, and now that I'm all set to go I can't find anything close. I've got to be patient if that doesn't work I'll go to Florida for a week in Jan. with the intent of trailering one back. I would think that number two(74' with Merc. 115) would be around $7000 ? I'll keep an eye out and let you know of any more. Jon G

EBEACH · #3 10-22-2002, 11:48 PM

Jon G,

Here is one in RI. I looked at it this weekend. It's not for me. Console has some home make crap up on top, and the electrical looks like a mess. 1 1/2" through hull fitting on port side. Deck seems sound. Transom has had some work done on it with a metal plate. Could be a start without too much work up front.

http://www.oceanhousemarina.com/ri7777n.htm.

You could look at the Seafari at the same time. Only minutes apart. It needs work, and the price is way too high.

This one may be gone (in VA):
http://oldva.com/budgetboats/seacraftCC.htm

Miles Offshore · #4 10-23-2002, 03:10 PM

just called about the one at Budget boats in Va and was told that it has been gone/sold. craig

Jon G · #5 10-23-2002, 07:20 PM

EBeach not sure if you have seen this one its new in yesterdays Want Ad.

20 foot SeaCraft Cuddy, 1973 Repowered w/130hp Volvo I/O. Less then 50 hrs. Shoreline trailer great family boat w/reliable Volvo power and ledgendary SeaCraft hull. $7950 Call Tom. (Hartford, CT) Cell 860-794-4300

I just happened to see it in the want ad and I don't belive that I have seen it on the trader yet. I'm leaning toward the center console now or I would check it out. Jon G.