Is Seacraft 19 a Classic?

[gofastsandman]

Frizz

Originally Posted by tommyg29

Thanks for the replies. I seems like I have already reached the end of the internet when it comes to reading about Moesly but I know I havent seen it all yet, and I cant remember it all either. Especially some of the links to other articles and information. I will keep reading. I do remember a long thread in THT where some guy named bone crusher kept on...and on...and on. Think I will keep the Seacraft specific questions here!
How did Moesly boats vent the hull? The Potter hulls had large rectangular vents, which were always the dead giveaway to me from a distance that it was a SC...but the earlier Moesly's?

Welcome Tommy!

It is I who derailed the THT thread with bonecrusher.

He came on here about a year or so ago.

His behavior was less than exemplary to be kind. It seems he had a Potter 23 and I would guess him to be over 50, but you would be hard pressed to glean this info from his posts.

The good Cap`t, Bones, myself and perhaps some others were here for the implosion that short night.

The great thing about CSC is we just share. I believe there were five fingers on the eject button that night. My button was on the Frizz that night.

As I thought more about the THT thread, my motivation became a question.
I will always be a dangerous home town clown. I am from the stage of life and I embrace
my mind wherever it may take me.

There is no definitive thread on the history of SeaCraft and maybe that is how it should be.
Is it not about the infatuation, but rather the journey.

Cheers,
GFS

[ocuyler]

Hi Tommy,

I've had several SeaCrafts, including 2 Moesly 19' bowriders, a 1971 Seafari, a 1970 20CC and my current 23CC. I sold the 1965 I/O bowrider and recently acquired a 1967 3+3 outboard bowlder which in under the knife as we speak.

Having torn a couple of these down all the way, I can attest to the build quality and sturdiness. I am downsizing from a 23 CC to this 19, as it's arguably the best all around SeaCraft for fishing, cruising, trailering, and just plain having fun. When completed, she'll seat 7 comfortably with the optional rear bench. She'll handle any weather you have the balls to go out in and with the 90 eTec, the economy is terrific.

This one has a 4" hole and scoop just behind the nav light on the bow. That pushes air through a pipe under the floor to the 2 little side compartments and the fuel cell area. There are 1 each forward and rear facing scoop on the stern topside. Some think it's weird, but I like that there is full air flow down thru there. I will be happy to share images, if you like.

This is definitely about the journey of researching, buying, renovation (if you choose) and enjoying these amazing boats as well as the camaraderie of the folks on this site. I have been hanging around here since 2002 and it's part of my life. Welcome

All of the configurations have there pros and cons. This may be my favorite.

[McGillicuddy]

Otto,
I'd love to see some pics, other than Carlas CJ,I haven't seen much of the 19s.

[tommyg29]

Im certainly in for pics too.
I am looking for a 20cc, but the converted 19 is basically the same boat I assume. One I am about to look at has a flat foam deck throughout (no casting deck in the bow) but you lose a lot of storage that way. Also a full transom platform with outboard mount.

Almost forgot, it has the spray rails which Ive noticed on some others. Were they an optional thing, or did they come only on certain models? Do they really help with spray?

[ocuyler]

The 19' and 20' hulls are very similar with some additional bow lift built into the 19'. I loved my 20cc, but there was no place for anyone to sit.

Images of the current 19 bowrider project can be seen at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9xgtaqqbj...ZKmX7ov4a?dl=0.

[Ryan]

Tommy are you looking at a blue 19 in Miami that's been fully restored?

[flyingfrizzle]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

Frizz

Welcome Tommy!

It is I who derailed the THT thread with bonecrusher.

The good Cap`t, Bones, myself and perhaps some others were here for the implosion that short night.

The great thing about CSC is we just share. I believe there were five fingers on the eject button that night. My button was on the Frizz that night.

Is it not about the infatuation, but rather the journey.

Cheers,
GFS

There will always be trolls, They are an indicator in ways.

I have never seen something good that made it to the top go with out contest, It just goes to prove that you made it to that point...



P.S. my vote: True Classic!

Good folks here^^^

[gofastsandman]

There is a time capsule 19 around the corner. Deck was solid and chalky original gelcoat.
I could be more thorough next weekend if you need some eyes. Spray rails do wonders for those that have them.

[tommyg29]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Tommy are you looking at a blue 19 in Miami that's been fully restored?

Yes, and another "project" in Homestead, but I havent actually seen the blue one yet. You know it?
Oculyer, those are PICTURES. You know how to come across.
Sandman, I have looked at 3 different classics over the past year, and all have had the rails.
Knowing my resources and capabilities, my perfect boat would be one between project and restored. One where the structural and mechanicals have been gone through and can be relied on, but some cosmetics and miscellaneous still need finishing. Probably hard to find. Another requirement is fitting within my 98" wide storage gate. Im used to having one inch clearance on each side of the trailer fenders, LOL Seems a stupid consideration, but such is my plight living in modern suburbia in a cookie cutter home.

Unfortunately I have several important things demanding my time right now so my searching will have to take a short break but I have lots more reading to do.

[Ryan]

I've seen it.very nice restoration. If you can get him down a little bit it's a very nice deal.