1978 SeaCraft 23 open - Page 2

LiveLine · #11 07-29-2003, 12:32 PM

Revised price to $15,000.

kricharda · #12 07-29-2003, 09:45 PM

Between screen names and emails, I may have just sent you two notes. If so, my apologies. I know what its like to wade through this stuff. Still interested though. Regards, rak

mada · #13 08-17-2003, 10:20 PM

Hey Liveline, Still have her for sale?

LiveLine · #14 08-18-2003, 07:36 AM

Yes, she is still for sale. I wish I lived closer to the people that are interested. Makes it hard when the closest person is 500 miles away [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img]

The offshore grouper fishing has been hot!!!At least I can keep using her till she is sold [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

BARNABY55 · #15 08-18-2003, 08:19 AM

I am going to give your name to someone who was looking for a 23 over the weekend. Hope it works out.

Ryank · #16 08-18-2003, 07:22 PM

I'm curious as to how much this package would roughly weigh? my truck only has a 5k towing capacity. and am entertaining the idea of moving to a 23. thnks

ocuyler · #17 08-19-2003, 12:05 AM

Ryank,

I have this exact boat & trailer. I figure my weight right at 5,000 pounds. I tow her with a 2001 GMC with a 5.3 Vortec and (most important) a factory trailering package. The tow/haul button is teriffic.

I have also pulled it with our 1998 Safari V6 mini-van rated at 5,000 pounds and it pulls it reluctantly. My consern is always the oil and transmission temperatures.

I recommend a full size truck with 275 HP or more. I love towing a boat. The right tow vehicle is everything.

John R · #18 08-19-2003, 07:32 AM

Ryank - what kind of truck?

LiveLine · #19 08-19-2003, 07:43 AM

I have never weighed it, but I would also guess close to 5,000 lbs. The trailer does have brakes, and that makes a huge difference when trailering, especially stopping. The biggest problem may be the ability to pull out of a steep or slippery ramp.

TUGBOAT · #20 08-19-2003, 12:32 PM

G-80 Locking Diff (GM);Trans cooler;Oil cooler(helps);platform hitch (make sure BALL has correct weight capacity);correct tounge weight;
GEARS Higher the # Lower the gear- average approx 1000#'s towing diff.between the Gear #'s.
No Hills ! Flat Ground !All play a Factor in towing. Towing is easier than stopping !
Scream'n Reels'
Whata Ya'towing With