1988 24' WA Seacraft?

[CeeFour]

Was there ever a 24'er built or is this just a mis-print?

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/0/3/83529003.htm

Any other info or comments on this boat will be appreciated.....

Thanks,
Michael

[Bryan A.]

From what I gather that was Trackers version of the 23 hull with a walk around inner liner. It looks like the are counting the pulpit in that measurment. Neat boat.

[ScottM]

There was never a true 24-footer, but sometimes they are called that, perhaps like Bryan said due to a pulpit or swim platform. The 23 hull is actually 23' 3".

[CeeFour]

Thanks guys! I looked up the NADA price on the 2005 Suzuki 115s and came up with around $11,600 to $13,600 for the pair. That would put the hull w/ tower, on the trailer, at 11K to 13K. The broker told me that the deck and transom were both sound and that the trailer was in good shape (to me, the trailer doesn't look that great in the photos...). (This is also the broker who told me that it would cost around $3 a mile to get the boat hauled to Cape Cod... )

Do any of you Seacraft Pros (guys who have followed the ins and outs of used SC hulls for many years) have any opinions on the "value" of that 1988 hull? From what I've read over the years, I recall that the early Potter hulls were built like tanks and that they are the ones that everyone still wants. I also recall reading (I think) that there were some "bad" production years, quality wise, when Tracker was putting out Seacrafts. (exact same hull design, but with inferior workmanship and/or materials). Any truth to this? Any other input? Anyone on this board know someone who lives on the Gulf in Alabama who might be willing to give his boat a "look-see" for me?


I realize that I'm a new guy to this board who is asking for a lot of help, but I have to start somewhere. Any input will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Michael

[Miles Offshore]

first one like that i have ever seen-looks to me like you are riding right up on the bow-personally i think that walk around design sucks- its tough to walk around and it takes up space you would gain by making it strickly a cuddy or a center console. im just not a fan of walk-arounds, my opinion. ill be willing to bet that she rolls "alot" when at anchor or drift with that tower(although she sure looks nice!)- but the owner might not have had any intentions of doing any type of fishing other than trolling, etc. still not a bad looking ride by any means, its just not my cup-o-tea,lol- craig

[Fr. Frank]

In mid 1988, Tracker SeaCraft began using fiberglass-encapsulated plywood for stringers in their boats. I'm not kidding! The 23'WA (it was never called a 24' by Tracker) is actually a fairly efficient use of space. I think a hull price of $4k-5k is a much more reasonable price. Truth be told, though, I wouldn't pay that much for it, where I would for a Potter-built Tsunami or Sceptre, or even better (drool) a 23' Savage.

[gss036]

My paperwork on my 1989 23WA Seacraft says the center line measurement is 23'5". I don't think much of the tower since I would not anyuse for it. I would think that the tower would make it top heavy.
I think the previous post on hull value of 4-5k is a bad dream. NUFF SAID

[captkev111]

go check out my pics in the picture section of this website that is my boat and i love it ...i have a 250hp verado on the back with an aluminun custom made top the boat is an animal and have been in some real snotty weather with her she handles like a champ....i purchased the boat with an older engine on it and repainted the boat and re-did the transom over the winter [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

[eggsuckindog]

Does look very nice, excellent condition and ya it will be a tad top heavy but should be a great view . My biggest problem with it is power "again", thats only 230HP and 4S to boot, I think its under powered, 140's would be much better with that added weight- 2S 175's would be perfect Price, undecieded theres alot of nice stuff on that boat and its very clean so it seems should be close to 10K. As mentioned drifting would be tough, trolling, site fishing (Cobes) and anchored botton fishing it would be great, but thats what they do down there.

[Briguy]

115's are plenty of power for my 23cc but then again, I'm not pushing a tower either. I get 37+kts with my bimini up and have NO problem getting on plain with a full full load. That boat will run fine but you have to take a ride to really know.