25' Sea Craft ?'s

[rum4u]

thanks bigshrimpin
i have heard that it was a couple of boats and also heard it was with several boats over an extend production period.
i think i will take your advice and play it safe and stay away from one. thanks again for your input.

[eggsuckindog]

Those 25's they had trouble with were early boats out of Miami. I'm sure they have corrected any issues and since they moved I haven't heard anything bad at all, even on quality control/fit and finish. They seem to have listened to everyone and are doing much better. I have never crawled around a new one, did see a new one at Anclote, it was one of the 20's and the console was pretty far back leaving little room back there, thats the only thing I noticed. The other model is different, I wonder if any new ones show up at Anclote, would be interesting to check one out.

[SteveH]

I am probably one of the only people who frequent this site who has owned both a Potter built and a newer seacraft. I had a 1978 20 ft. Master Angler that my father actually purchased new for he and I in 1978. We owned the boat until 1995 approx. It was such an excellent boat that it influenced me to buy a 2000 23 ft S/C about 2 years ago. Although I can not comment on the 25 footer as I have never even ridden in one, the quality of my boat is very good. No issues of any kind, except for a very small and superficial gel coat issue around the bait well that I repaired. It may have been caused by previous owner?? The bottom line it has been a great boat. By the way, I may be out there at Anclote as I live 20 minutes away from the boat ramp at the river. If so, I look forward to meeting Eggsuckingdog and the other members.

[eggsuckindog]

Come on out Steve, see the gathering section for details

[wavelength]

Got a grill?

[Snookerd]

Steve-Few folks that have Potter era boats have seen your newer 23SF layout. We would love to have you at the event. It is going to be a great time.

[oz775]

why dont you buy a re- done Potter hulled Sea Craft for same price as a newer 25 footer? Then you would not have to worry about quality problems!!! Just a thought

[SteveH]

OK You talked me into it. Yah, I have a grill...maybe we can catch some grouper or mackeral to put on it. I certainly hope the weather is good. The last few weekends have been generally nice, but blowing quite a bit. Usually the weather in late April/early May is fantastic as some of the local members can attest to. Is the projected camp site for ClassicSeacrafts still basically on the North end of the island?

[Ntrain2k]

Steve,

Got any good fishing pictures? I'd love to put you up on our owners wall.