What year 23’ CC hulls

[Bigsean]

Thanks for the replies.. I am torn between buying a total restore and a partially restored to make my own.. do I really want to buy something that I’m gonna say dam “I bought something that is a little too much for me”.. I’m a fisherman so it doesn’t have to be a “show boat” but my OCD will probably make it as perfect as possible! I’m just looking for something to basically fish inshore most of the time in the northeast but also pick the right day and do a day troll or shark fish.. any recommendations I would appreciate.. thanks!

[Bigsean]

Also how do you guys feel about the inboard/outdrive models... can these models be converted to fit a outboard engine?

[captainDH]

Originally Posted by Bigsean

Also how do you guys feel about the inboard/outdrive models... can these models be converted to fit a outboard engine?

nothing wrong with them IF you know the history and well maintained, and they lived out of the water. all i can tell you is it's an outboard world these days, nobody wants them anymore as they are simply too much maintenance no matter how well maintained. the conversion will cost big $$$.

[captainDH]

Originally Posted by Bigsean

Thanks for the replies.. I am torn between buying a total restore and a partially restored to make my own.. do I really want to buy something that I’m gonna say dam “I bought something that is a little too much for me”.. I’m a fisherman so it doesn’t have to be a “show boat” but my OCD will probably make it as perfect as possible! I’m just looking for something to basically fish inshore most of the time in the northeast but also pick the right day and do a day troll or shark fish.. any recommendations I would appreciate.. thanks!

understood. only problem with the restored boats is that they bring big $$$ and the banks won't finance. so if you got the cash, absolutely nothing wrong with going that route.. just keep that in mind when you see that cream puff '73 model with 50K ask price.. cash only, no financing involved.

[Bigsean]

Gotcha that’s valuable info right there.. maybe the route is too buy a restored hull with cash and then finance power for it.. thanks for info buddy!

[wattaway2]

I converted my 73 i/o cc to a o/b with bracket. and was looking for the combo due to the full transome have no regrets

[captainDH]

Originally Posted by Bigsean

Gotcha that’s valuable info right there.. maybe the route is too buy a restored hull with cash and then finance power for it.. thanks for info buddy!

that works, great idea...
that beautiful restored 77 23 on baltimore craigslist and the guy pinged you on THT-
that's the boat. i'd put the new 400 Vrod on it-
you would have one bad a** ride Sir !!

[Bigsean]

Thanks for all the valuable info.. what if any year hulls should I stay away from? Thanks!

[Bigsean]

Another quick question.. have a beat on a 1984 hull.. how do you guys feel about that year? Thanks