1975 CC 23 ft

marsh island · #1 05-04-2004, 04:12 PM

I have come across a 1975 23ft cc that I can have for 4,000. Tandem trailer with 1987 twin 150 Johnsons 1 soft spot in front of baitwell in front of console has t-top without canvas....how much will I have to invest in you guys opinion to fish comfortably and not have a totally reborn boat? I guess everyone on this board will tell me to jump on this deal...........

Mark · #2 05-04-2004, 05:16 PM

define what you mean by "comfortably"

Stauter99 · #3 05-04-2004, 07:03 PM

If you don't want it tell me.

Briguy · #4 05-05-2004, 08:46 AM

You need to give us more details. Just having a soft deck does not meen someone can't live with it. Do the motor's run, do they run well? When was the last time the boat was in the water? Is the trailer road ready? At a minimum you may need hubs and springs. ($400) Do you venture far off shore? Will you just use this as a boat to take the wife and kids swimming? Figure out what you want to use it for and we can give you more info.

GetReel · #5 05-05-2004, 10:20 AM

A Potter built for $4,000, with engines and trailer? If the engines run, the trailer has tires and she floats...JUMP ON IT. Worry about the rest later. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

ocuyler · #6 05-05-2004, 11:37 AM

I agree with Jeff H. Jump on it. You can always sell it...

marsh island · #7 05-05-2004, 11:38 AM

Thanks for the responses.........I am going to look at the boat today. A friend of mine that has a Sceptre looked at the boat. Trailer is fine.... engines supposedly are in great shape and have compression of 170 on each. Where we fish from down here we go out regularly 35 to 45 miles offshore. I was thinking that maybe I could find a boat that has had a lot of work done on it for a good price on the internet as compared to doing the work myself... I have seen some deals on the internet that have a lot of work done on them...... I am wondering if they are getting there money back or they are taking somewhat of a loss...That's the dilemma........find one done or buy cheap and make do and fish while you are modifying the boat over a period of years.