New 20 Open Fisherman

[ocuyler]

Do you still have your Whaler ?

I sold the 1963 13' Sport this spring. Also sold the Moesly to RocDoc and a couple of others to get under the 4 boat mark. I promptly acquired a new Triumph 195 center console (150 Yamaha 4s & t-top)and this little beauty. The Triumph is no comparison to the ride of the SC20, despite it costing more than 10 times more.

So - let's review: 1989 SC 23CC, 1970 SC 20CC, 1970 SC 20 Seafari, 2006 Triumph 195CC. That's the current FOUR BOAT THEORY...

[ocuyler]

As Capt. Chuck so aptly put it today "You Suck!" Here's some more images:

The kicker is a 1957 Johnson 5-1/2 with original steel tank stored up in the fish box.



The original teak hatches were replaced with painted plywood some years ago. The scuppers are in the floor, but exit through the transom. And yes, your feet can get wet.



The helm seat/ deck box appears aftermarket.

[Michael Vezzosi]

Hey Otto, how are ya? Nice steal, uh, I mean, find! That thing has vintage written all over it. I stole my second Whaler last weekend. Another 15 which will be refurbed like the 82. I hope I didn't catch that Four Boat Theory while fishing with you and Part I last spring. I'm currently at 3.5 and holding!

BTW, we both appreciate the T-shirts as much as the time we had that we had actually fishing.

I'm taking the Jersey Skiff to Lake Norman (Charlotte) Sept. 8-9, then off to Cape Cod for Stripers until Oct. 3rd. Part I will not be in attendance at ACBS show and I need a rider! He will however be dragging it up to Jersey Shore Sept. 23 and 24 to join 35 other skiffs. Gonna be around? Good luck with the new ride. Part II.

[ScottM]

Nice score Otto. I had a feeling that 85hp 'Rude would give you some decent performance.

[ocuyler]

Scott - Thanks. You were right about the 85. It's plenty with limited top end. 32 MPH will work with a crap prop...

Capt. Chuck - This image is from the brochure that came with the boat. Did they sell them without seats? Mine has a 1980 build tag on it. What's up with that?

[jetroc0088]

Awesome deal! WOW!
That is just like my 1970, just flip the colors.

[Capt Chuck]

Capt. Chuck - This image is from the brochure that came with the boat. Did they sell them without seats? Mine has a 1980 build tag on it. What's up with that?

I know my Dads '72 had seats and I think the flip back bench seat was an option. The one I have at home came off a '73. Those alum side tracks on the bottom is the sure giveaway. Matter of fact my '78 came with one when I bought it in '85.....
Very cool picture as that Live Bait thru Hull can be seen on the transom at the waterline. Many members have seen this circular indentation in the transom when they are ripping them out and questioned it. Also, it looks like an old Furuno or Ross fineline depth/fish finder on the console? I hope your brouchure is complete as it needs to be scanned to the literature section.

As far as the build tag, I can't help you there as in 1970 I don't think they had Title/Hull ID numbers yet. Jason or ScottM can give you the better facts on that deal.

Good Luck with her (You stole it dude )

[ScottM]

As far as the build tag, I can't help you there as in 1970 I don't think they had Title/Hull ID numbers yet. Jason or ScottM can give you the better facts on that deal.

Boats built after November 1, 1972 had to bear a 12-character HIN. Before that, the builder would place a serial number on a plate somewhere in the boat. My '72 Seabird has the original builder's tag and a 5-digit serial #. However, a 12-character HIN was assigned to the boat by the Mass. registry officials when it was brought up here from Florida a few years ago.

Otto, what exactly does the builder's tag say?

[ocuyler]

Sorry, what I meant originally was about the helm seat - asking if it was original as THE SEAT'S BUILD TAG said 1980. I guess that sort of answers my own question or it's a replacement of the original. Either way it's a comfortable seat with great dry storage, so it's staying.