1973 Sea Craft CC For Sale

frankieboy · #1 03-24-2006, 06:31 PM

looks pretty nice, but pricy!

Neubium · #2 03-24-2006, 07:52 PM

I agree. Not many folks expect to pay $28,500 for a 1973 23' open fisherman. Believe me I have met a lot of folks who are interested for several thousand off my asking price. When I first looked at the boat way back when, I thought it was few thousand dollars more than I wanted to pay. The owner was pretty firm like me today. I tossed and turned during the night and decided I was only a couple thousand dollars away from being the new owner. I was not going to let a relatively low amount of money get in the way of me owning this boat. I am happy I did and will find the right person sooner or later. It looks as if those who have expressed an interest are in line with your thoughts. They are probably right. I am going to move forward and invest some more money to take care of the few items that need attention. My first item is going to be a new trailer. The last six months have not been kind to the axles and springs. I have regretted my decision to overhaul the trailer in 2003. What's another 4K for a new trailer? After I invest in a new trailer and spend little more for a few of the items identified in my initial post, I will have approximately 52K invested. I am well aware that my ownership has a price, but I am not going to give her away. I am looking forward to the summer.

BA17 · #3 03-24-2006, 11:05 PM

The boat is pricey but worth it. I looked at this boat a little while back and the only reason I did not buy it was because I found one with twin engines. My wife was about to kill me for talking about this boat.

If someone really believes the boat is too expensive I have a suggestion: Buy a hull, enclose the transom, add a T-top, redo the console, replace the fuel tank, paint inside and out, add a bracket, buy a new trailer, add a late model Yamaha, and rewire the boat. I think you will find out this is a deal on a 23.

All this boat needs is paint and electronics, both of which could be done down the road. As is stated in the description, the new parts on the trailer show age, but there is no need to replace the trailer, repair would be fairly straight forward. Most classic owners are constantly working on their boats and this one would be something that you could enjoy the use of it while you did the fine tuning.

BA

Neubium · #4 03-25-2006, 10:06 AM

Thank you Brian.

LEVERETTE5 · #5 03-25-2006, 06:26 PM

This is a very nice boat and I agree you could not find a project boat and build it as nice as this for the selling price.I have seen this boat and it is represented with total accuracy.This boat could end up in my driveway.

Neubium · #6 03-28-2006, 12:21 PM

I have attempted to be as honest as possible. Instead of pointing out all the great stuff and somewhat not discussing the items that are not perfect, I believe a false representation can occur. I have folks from very far away trying to make decisions on the boat here in Florida. I would not want is to have someone come a long way only to find I had misrepresented the boat. It is as described. I believe there are 3 people on this site that have put their eyes on the boat. For any of you who want to know the real deal, just ask. Thank you for your comment.

Neubium · #7 04-02-2006, 01:40 PM

Took a trip to the sandbar on Friday. When we returned to the dock, the Coast Guard was stopping people from going beneath the bridge due to FPL running new power lines. Fortunately, the dock was just prior to the no entry zone. Once I docked the boat, the Coast Guard Folks decided it was a good opportunity to make sure I had all the right gear. When they checked my registration they were amazed it was a 1973. I could hear them talking about it on the radio. It is nice to have something special.