wanted 23cc

KenB · #1 03-18-2008, 03:47 PM

Hey Fellas,

Wanted to update few of those links:

1. One of my buddies went to look at the red boat; deck was soft and transom was shot. It's at atlantic and they wanted 6500 or 7000 for just the hull and trailer. (i.e. not a good buy).
2. I bought the $4500 hull and trailer. So, that one is not really on the market any more.

I am new to the site, so I don't mean to step on anyone's toes. I agree that there are some good boats out there, now is the right time of year to be looking.

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best,
KenB

castalot · #2 03-18-2008, 07:13 PM

the 17000 is for a good boat motor and trailer that is the most i can afford i've already have the electronics

castalot · #3 03-18-2008, 07:46 PM

sent out e-mails to the two without pictures so we'll see what happens does anyone know them

thanks

Mark · #4 03-18-2008, 08:22 PM

This is not intended to slight anyone or any area but what is it with folk that will only consider a boat in their own backyard?! I know people from Rhode Island who have driven to Key West as recently as two weeks ago and trailered a boat home. It's not THAT FAR. There are so many more SeaCraft boats for sale in Florida than up in the Northeast and they are priced significantly cheaper down here. A long days drive down, a day to take it for a sea trial, and a long day home and you're DONE.

I live in Colorado half the year and my first day drive there or back is 1,300 miles, that's nearly the entire trip that anyone from the NE to FL would have - total one way. Leave at 3am and by the end of happy hour you're checking into your hotel, palm trees and cold drinks at your side.

Please consider the fact that you'll own this boat for years, is one long weekend of driving really all that bad?

76Red18 · #5 03-18-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

This is not intended to slight anyone or any area but what is it with folk that will only consider a boat in their own backyard?! I know people from Rhode Island who have driven to Key West as recently as two weeks ago and trailered a boat home. It's not THAT FAR. There are so many more SeaCraft boats for sale in Florida than up in the Northeast and they are priced significantly cheaper down here. A long days drive down, a day to take it for a sea trial, and a long day home and you're DONE.

I live in Colorado half the year and my first day drive there or back is 1,300 miles, that's nearly the entire trip that anyone from the NE to FL would have - total one way. Leave at 3am and by the end of happy hour you're checking into your hotel, palm trees and cold drinks at your side.

Please consider the fact that you'll own this boat for years, is one long weekend of driving really all that bad?

Not to mention a dose of the 85 degree weather we're having right now.

castalot · #6 03-18-2008, 09:21 PM

just left florida i would drive down there if the right boat comes up it's hard to get the time away do you have a boat for me?

reelclassic · #7 03-18-2008, 09:46 PM

Turf times boat the 1978 23 with twins is In Atlants Ga.!!!

McGillicuddy · #8 03-19-2008, 10:37 PM

Looks like a super score on that hull and trailer Ken. Way to take charge. Trailer looks new in the little pic and so does the boat

, and regarding the road trip to find a boat I think a road trip is always a worthy cause even @ $3.50/gal, especially to find your dream boat -- God knows I'm due for a road trip...Heard there was a Seafari worth savin' in JAX... Maybe I'll head to Long Point just to say Hello, and meet some of you guys

KenB · #9 03-20-2008, 11:16 AM

MacG,

Thanks for the note. I was pretty excited about the hull; it needs a lot of work but in a good way. The trailer doesn't have brakes, so I might have to let it go. If I am going to put the amount of work and time into the hull that I plan to, I won't need a trailer for few years anyway! So anyone who needs a duelly with no brakes and 2 inch ball, drop me a line!

The road trips are great, but I agree about gas (diesel is at $4 now), and I wouldn't trust my truck to pull a 23 for 200 miles, let alone up the east coast. I was just down in FL last weekend, and I completely agree that it is a different game down there. Does anyone know if the extra sun effects the gelcoat/glass in an appreciable way?

No matter where you end up getting it, it's still a classic seacraft, and the whole process is going to be a blast. I have to be honest, there is no way I would have even contemplated this project without the website; strick's 20, that great 23 with new decks in SC, etc (and that's only the first 2 builds I have read closely!).

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best,
Ken

BigLew · #10 03-20-2008, 12:17 PM

Regarding "Sun" effect with the southern boats.

I have read that the "hull blister" issues are more prevalent with boats from the warmer/southern climates. I have seen this comment from a number of sources which appear to be reliable. Just somehthing else to be aware of and note when considering a hull from the southern climes.

Just my "2 cents."