1975 Fully Restored Bracketed 23' Seacraft

[CMBarnes]

1975 fully restored bracketed 23' for sale....

I bought the boat in 2003 from the Keys and began the restoration shortly thereafter. I had the deck replaced up to the forward step-up and everything was thoroughly looked over while the deck was out. The stringers were in great shape and the enclosed transom and bracket which had been added a few years before I bought the boat were in excellent shape. The transom and knees that run into the stringers are overbuilt. The boat was then sanded down and painted inside and out with awlgrip. The inside is snow white and the hull is ice blue with a navy blue stripe. I had G-Crafts Marine in Awendaw, SC make the custom fishbox that is built in across the transom. It is plumbed as a livewell and drains overboard and holds 50+ gallons. I added a forward fuel tank in front of the console that is 60 gallons to go along with the main 120 gallon tank, so there is plenty of range with 180 gallons of fuel. I had Marc Googer at Carolina Custom Rigging build the custom T-top with the electronic box and the taco outriggers. Chip Peagler made the custom curtains and I do have wings that go all the way to the gunnels and down to the deck. I had the boat totally rewired and that was done by a retired Navy electrician who did excellent work. I spent over $5,000 on electronics, including a through hull transducer that I had Halsey Canon glass and fair into the hull. It reads steady at all speeds. I also replaced all of the hardware including adding pop-up cleats and nav light. I really wanted everything A+ and definitely spent the money to make the boat that way. It is a great riding boat as you know and with the twin 200s topped out at over 60mph. I would strongly consider replacing the power with the new Yamaha 250/300 which is fairly light and very economical and would push the boat very well. I know I am leaving things out but can tell you that I have not spared any expense in the boat and have well over $45,000 invested. The boat has just had some touch-up work done and the entire deck repainted and new nonskid added. It is at G-Crafts right now and was just finished. I am looking to get around $14,000 for everything, including an Aluminum Owen and Sons trailer custom built for the boat with brand new torsion axles and spindles.

Send me a PM for more info or call me at (843) 276-0973

Thanks,

CMBarnes

[travisrandall]

if you find someone that wants a single armsrong bracket i will trade you

[travisrandall]

i have a friend looking for a 23' project bote. im passing this on to him. any rigging for mota?

[eggsuckindog]

will that bracket take a single as is ?

[CMBarnes]

Sorry for the delay...

The bracket can be modified to fit a single easily and this can be done at the shop where the boat is currently located. Involves drilling new lower mounting holes and welding in old holes and repainting that section of the bracket.

Anyone is welcome to see the boat. If you give me a heads-up I will try and meet you to discuss the boat.

Let me know if there are anymore questions.

Thanks,

CMBarnes

[CMBarnes]

Boat is Sold!!

Heading to a great guy up in the Boston area.

Thanks to this site for spreading the word and helping me get her sold. I hope to have another one someday.

CMBarnes