Seaworthiness of 20' SeaCraft...

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Originally Posted by Beaver

I always get nervous when someone asks what is the worst conditions a particular boat can handle. I have an 18 and love it. I have found it to be very seaworthy but I still pick my days carefully. The weak link is the low transom. If you get one with a 20" make sure you have a good seal on the deck plate and a splash guard. If I was doing a lot of off shore I would want a 23. There is a picture on Classicseacraft of a 20 sitting next to a 23 (stern shot) and it tells the tale. The 23 looks like it has twice the freeboard that the 20 does. Heck it looks like the 20 would fit inside the 23. The 23 is a MUCH more robust off shore vehicle.

Good luck.

Rob

I get nervous too! Generally if someone has to ask that is not a good sign! If I do go with a 20' the 20" transom wouldn't stay that way for long! I'll definitely try to hunt up that picture! Thanks!

Originally Posted by cdavisdb

I don't think there are any "normal" conditions that would be truly dangerous in a well piloted 20. You would have to have special conditions, breaking seas in an inlet, huge following seas that were breaking where the depth shallowed up fast, or something similar.

Interesting question, though.

Connor

Loss of power definitely escalates a situation quickly! Great info thanks for the insight!