New 20 Open Fisherman

ocuyler · #1 08-09-2006, 10:00 PM

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.

jetroc0088 · #2 08-09-2006, 10:49 PM

I went down to the dock and looked at my seat on my 70.
I think it is or was the same seat you have on this one.

I think someone removed the flip back portion though.
It has the same aluminum slide rail set up and it pretty much the same in appearance.

kwluis · #3 08-13-2006, 11:36 AM

Otto,
When I picked up my 1973 20ft it had the same style seat with flip back. I gave it to another forum member. This is the only picture that I have of it.

Luis

ocuyler · #4 08-23-2006, 05:34 PM

I eliminated the old 1958 Johnson kicker and went with a 2004 Yamaha 2.5 4 stroke I had in the stable.

Although my daughters dunked it in fresh water for 1/2 hour and then told me 3 weeks later, it cleaned up fine and started on the first pull. The main motor serves well as a tiller so the boat can be steered from the helm.

I also found out that this hull was probably built in 1969 or early 1970, therefore it was both designed and built (supervised) by Carl Moesly. Apperently, he left the company in mid 1970.

Ikan Besar · #5 08-23-2006, 06:03 PM

My '71 had that same flip-back seat, and here is a shot of the same seat formerly in Luis' '73 boat pictured above as it now lives on my dock (new top is currently being fabricated) -

ocuyler · #6 08-23-2006, 06:17 PM

Mark,

Thanks for the image and comments. I really like the seat for storage and comfort. It's a little close to the console for standing, but great for sliding up to the console and flipping the back to jig or watch the lines. In fact, it's nice for relaxing and drinking beer. So far, this boat has raised Small Mouth Bass, Perch, Northern Pike to 30" and a Muskie around 42" without turning a wrench or a screw driver. Is that the NO BEER THEORY?

thehermit · #7 08-25-2006, 11:12 AM

Otto,
Great deal and nice boat. My (supposed 1974) has the same layout, rubrail, and SeaCraft decal. I am starting to believe it is a 1970. How did you confirm the year of this boat? Oh yea and how does that scupper layout work? DO they bail at the dock? Thanks and way to go!

jetroc0088 · #8 08-25-2006, 12:14 PM

Mine does not have a hull id in the typical spot. I think that is usually a good sign of it being pre 72.

As for the scuppers, mine bails fine at the dock with noone in it. As soon as I get in I throw plugs in them.

eggsuckindog · #9 08-26-2006, 02:26 AM

I have had 2 if those seats, they work very well for everything, just a note I trimmed about 8 to 10" off the backrest to a mid-back area. Makes it much easier to walk around and seems to make the boat feel bigger inside, more comfortable as well. Nice little rig