Looking for used 20' Seacraft - need advice

[oldbluesplayer]

Ogaff - maybe I can add a little clarity - there are plugs / drains, in the bottom of the transom, to drain the bilge when the boat is up on a trailer, out of the water -

But - also - even in the early 70's models, there were scuppers, to make the cockpit self bailing. In the 70's boats, these went straight down from the cockpit, down thru the hull - not out the transom. On the hull bottom, just in front of the scupper outlet hole, was a small wedge plate, this created a sort of venturi effect, so that, with any forward motion at all, water from the cockpit was drawn out the scuppers. At rest, if 2 or 3 guys stand in the back of the boat, yes, water will come up thru these holes, you will get a wet floor / feet, but not so much as to sink the boat.

See the following pic - look just in front of the forward face of the rear seats - this is a '73 Seafari, but the CC models are built the same - the small pockets on either side of the floor, right next to the sidewall, are the scuppers, which drain straight down thru the hull.

hope that helps some...



Bill

[finestkind]

Yes as people have said water does come in the boat thru the scuppers but as bill said not enough to worry!!! But I never have had it shoot up in the air or anything like that!!!! Basically just when i'm pulling my lobster traps water will come in. as soon as i start moving forward the water exits no problem!!! but if i don't want water to come in i simply put plugs in!! Nothing to worry about. When my boat is on moring i always make sure to pull the plugs to the boat will self drain!!!! Just another voice to convice you!! Good Luck!!!! They are Great, Fun, SOLID Hulls!!!!!!!!!!

[alarie]

I have owned 3 different 20 SF's and this is the best option I could come up with. Riased the floor 2.5" on this 1972 hull and have it drain out the back. There are NO thru hulls in this boat for ultimate peace of mind.

[eggsuckindog]

I will add another comment, the 70's boats are self bailing, although when built the motors availible only weighed about 275lbs ( inline Mercs) so drop 400 on it and you will get some water coming in the scuppers when standing back there. Move a little and it drains right out, feels pretty good on your feet down here in July though I have to use plugs on mine as I have 400 lbs of 200 Merc on it, but my 18 with a 115 Merc was fine with 3 guys standing back there, thats why we recommend 2 strokes.

[MMikeB]

Go into the for sale forum look at mothergoose's boat. Don't know if you are looking for a sceptre but this boat is clean and the motor is new.