23 SeaCraft CC in NJ

[SEAFARI]

Jason,
Glad it worked out, I was getting worried
when I saw that user ID. Look forward to
seeing it at the BBQ [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

R

[Finster]

Nice!

After the kids and me stop barfing I'll see if I can pick it up for ya.

[abl1111]

Congrats to the new owner/ soon to be new member of the site.

I was watching the eBay bid out of curiosity and am confused. How can a bid be won w/ a "But It Now" when it did not seem like a "Buy It Now" was an option ?

[ocuyler]

Gentlemen,

That, my friends, is a good deal.

Trayder - you do not need a 23, you just need a friend with a 23... Congratulations!

[Abe's Rocket]

So is it fair to assume that this boat for $11k was a good deal?

I was just wondering for the next one that comes along...

AR

[ScottM]

So is it fair to assume that this boat for $11k was a good deal?

For the Northeast, it was a very good deal.

[Scott]

For the Northeast, it was a very good deal.

Agreed ...I mean look at the listing "T-top with surrey top, and Eisenglass windscreen. All new canvas covers for console, and seat. Also includes a rigged fishing box. Motor fully serviced in Spring 2004, has been winterized Fall 2004. Trailer included."

Plus looks like a Furuno GPS/Fishfinder, Radio and VHF. Sounds like this guy is upfront about the boat given the talk about the trailer and motor.

Even with the questionable trailer this is one that had to have alot of people thinking long and hard!! Hopefully Trayders neighbor will find out what a deal he got!!!
I was surprised at the "buy it now" price to begin with !!

Seafari ... I thought the same thing !!!

[Abe's Rocket]

I agree with you 100% about everything...what got me was that the bottom had all that crap still on it. It made me think twice about the condition of everything else...oh well.

[peterb]

I currently own a 1992 20' Sunbird with a 1997 175 HP Johnson. I have had the boat for several years and ready to move up in size.

The boats that I have the most interest in are Seacrafts, Kencrafts, Makos and Parkers. I want a boat in the 22 to 23 foot range. I want a cc and my family members would probably prefer a WA.

I have been following all relevant boat links quite closely. I spoke to the gentleman who was selling the 23 foot Secraft in question. If I had my boat ready to sell, I may have pounced on the 23 footer, but it is not ready so I did not.

$11K did seem like a very reasonable price. the guy I spoke was selling it for a friend. When I asked him about the compression on the engine he said that they did not know it because the engine runs fine. Because I got burned on my last engine, this left me being a little skeptical. However for 11k, I could have blown up that Suzuki and gotten a new replacment engine for $11k or so.

Some quick questions for those Secraft experts out there. How does the 23 foot WA ride compared to the CC? Also, are trim tabs recommended for either boat or not? Lastly, I don't want to start a running debate out there but would you take a lates 70's/early 80's Secraft instead of a more recent year Mako or Kencraft?

Oh, one more quick question. i read on this site that Poetter made them through the late 70's, then a very reuptable caribbean yact company took them over, and then Tracker came in. Is there really that much of a drop off in quality on the Tracker made boats?

[warthog5]

QUOTE: Is there really that much of a drop off in quality on the Tracker made boats?

Yes and customer service SUCKS!