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06-24-2008, 09:52 AM
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Re: Seacraft 15
His first design using the VDR hull was a 23-footer, all out of plywood, built only to be a test boat for his new bottom design. Named Si-Vad, it was thoroughly tested in the Miami to Nassau race (1961). It performed better than Moesly expected, but he had a few ideas to make it even better. He shortened the design to 21 feet, added a few more adjustments to the longitudinal steps, compounded the curves for fiberglass and increased its load carrying ability. A wood/fiberglass plug was built and a mold produced. He created a family/fisherman model for general public use. This same model was used for racing and over the years was modified as needed above the waterline. Molded interiors with gel coat finish and teak trim soon followed as well as grid system for stringers and bottom support.
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06-24-2008, 09:56 AM
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Re: Seacraft 15
That's from the brief summary paragraph 6 i believe.
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06-24-2008, 05:37 PM
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Re: Seacraft 15
Sorry gang don't know much about it. It was listed as very rare 1958 Seacraft for AU$7,000 on ebay australia. I sent the seller an e-mail requesting some pix from the front and the back but haven't heard back from him, yet...
   Dang, I should've bought it just for the buzz it creates, must admit, the more I look at Carla's picture, the more I like that Scampi boat. I think my search has begun...My wife's gonna kill me when I cough up the retirement savings for a 15' CSC 
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06-24-2008, 06:16 PM
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76Red ... Yes, there was a prototype made for the very first step-bottom, 23' and named SiVad. Moesly needed to test out this whole new concept.
I am not aware of (but doesn't mean didn't exist) any prototypes for the 15. Quote:
I hope the seller responds & has a transom or bow shot ... that would help to solve this very intreging mystery. Whoever finds a Scampi will be the envy of many, especially myself!
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06-24-2008, 06:55 PM
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Re: Seacraft 15
Hey Carla,
I think you're on to something when you mention an Australian Company. It runs in my mind that there is at least one Australian Company with the name SeaCraft. Also, there's a company in Australia that manufactures a variable dead rise hull. I can't remember if it is also called SeaCraft. Just my 2¢ worth. Good luck.
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