Is Seacraft 19 a Classic?

[manitunc]

ok, I ended up buying this boat. Interestingly, the boat is titled as a 1968 19' Homemade. It was completely rebuilt in 2012-4 by a boat yard in Miami. stoner boat works I believe. the title also states that it is an inboard, which is what the seller also indicated. Since this was the transition year between Moesley and Potter, is there a way to tell a 19' from a 20". I can't find the HIN, so it may have been lost in the rebuild. Its not on the title either, just the tag #.

looks like they used Coosa or some similar material for the deck. I much prefer the console on this boat. the quality of the rebuild is so-so, certainly nothing along the lines of R&R or others, but acceptable for a fishing boat. Engine seems to be solid, even though it is a 2004 150 Evinrude Ficht.

Anyone know anything about the history of this boat and whether it is a 19 or 20?

[uncleboo]

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[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by tommyg29

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.

This 19 sounds like a perfect fit for you.
The deck is rock solid. The transom has been done. The engine has good even compression
and being a v 4 is the perfect lightweight candidate for balance and the "ride" as we call it.

The work was done by one of the finest shops in the area bar none.
This boat is a steal. You could run it as is for years and upgrade as time and funds allow.
It was a barn find. These don't just fall from trees. It is a great honest platform.

If you like, I will go measure her fender to fender.
It will take 3 k as he has had her for a couple of years and is not really marketing her.
The work was done at shop payment figures not customer money.

He knows what it is and wanted to save her for some lucky family member.
She needs cosmetics, but the heavy lifting has been done.
CJ still has her original deck and it is also solid.

[NoBones]

Originally Posted by manitunc

Anyone know anything about the history of this boat and whether it is a 19 or 20?

By the pics you provided safe bet it was originally a 19 Bow Rider.
The bow flair is the first indicator and second being an I/O at birth.

Terry England converted a bow rider with good results..

[manitunc]

Originally Posted by NoBones

By the pics you provided safe bet it was originally a 19 Bow Rider.
The bow flair is the first indicator and second being an I/O at birth.

Terry England converted a bow rider with good results..

So, does that make it a Moesley or a Potter? Not that it makes much difference.

[NoBones]

Originally Posted by manitunc

So, does that make it a Moesley or a Potter? Not that it makes much difference.

Moesly..

[Ryan]

Unfortunately if it's says home built on title it kills the value imho. Looks like a nice boat for the money though.

[manitunc]

Yes. Very odd. I know that when Conch rebuilds a Seacraft, they re-badge it as a Conch.

Is there any appreciable difference in the ride between a 19' and 20' Seacraft of that vintage? 1968 was right at the changeover between Moesley and Potter boats, but I expect they didnt change anything in that model year from the prior year. I seem to have an attraction to bastard boats as my other boat is a 1983 25' Rampone which is not really a brand, and the HIN number identifies it as a Whitewater.

I was just looking for a boat to play around in, explore areas, inshore and nearshore and the keys. I think this might work.

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by manitunc

. . . Is there any appreciable difference in the ride between a 19' and 20' Seacraft of that vintage? . . .

No, because the hulls are IDENTICAL below the chine. (Read posts 21 and 22.) The 20's tend to be a bit heavier because there's more deck with the raised casting platform, etc. That's sort of a second order effect that might make them ride a bit better, but the extra dynamic lift from the chine flats may also cancel out the benefits of more weight!

[Terry England]

Looks like it already has Spray Rails. They help dry up the 19 Bow Riders, if that is what it was.