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11-23-2003, 07:40 PM
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It's about time!
Well boys, I finally bought myself a boat. No more spongin' off Dad and his SC. Unfortunately it's not a SeaCraft, but as far as I'm concerned it's the next best thing - 24 Seabird CC (really 23'). She's a 1972, originally an I/O converted to a notched transom OB a few years ago. The previous owner brought her up from FL last year. She's powered by a 1989 225 Johnson (the cover is from a 200) that runs like a top. She's got a trailer but it's only good enough for storage and short hauls, although the 90 mile trip home today went trouble-free. I've attached one pic that the owner had posted on his Web site. Hopefully I'll have more to show in the next few days.
http://photos.imageevent.com/jeffs/m...e/MVC-001F.JPG Spring can't come quick enough! 
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11-24-2003, 12:39 AM
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Re: It's about time!
Scott ...That’s AWESOME!!!!!!!!
Congratulations and Lots and Lots of luck with her .... Your going to have a blast getting her where you want her to be and from what I've heard that’s a great boat !!!! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
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11-24-2003, 02:26 AM
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Re: It's about time!
Nice ride.... I almost bought one a while back. Is that the original consel? There is an old Seabird in the yard were I keep my boat and I stop to look at it every once in a while.
Congrats Strick
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11-24-2003, 08:58 AM
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Re: It's about time!
Hey Scott - at first glance it will look like one of the rest at the next Newport CSC get together... You also bought it from a good guy and one of the original members here (did you know that?)
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11-24-2003, 10:02 AM
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Re: It's about time!
Thanks for the kind words guys.
strick - The original console was replaced with this one out of a 23' Wellcraft CC. It's in great shape, although that go-fast steering wheel will be ditched for a destroyer type ASAP. The boat is a bit of a mongrel at this point, but everything is in structurally sound condition so I can't complain. And the price was right. John - Jeff is/was a CSC member? "Good guy" is an understatement. Jeff is one of the most stand-up, likeable, honest guys I've met (all of you CSC'ers I've met included as well [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] ).
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11-24-2003, 10:37 AM
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Re: It's about time!
Scott - same guy. And yes he is a top notch guy by rep. I've only chatted online/e-mail with him a few times but for all points, good guy. I know a couple people that were interested in that boat too....
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11-24-2003, 12:56 PM
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Re: It's about time!
Scott,
I assume you bought Jeff Smith's boat? Congrats--great project boat. I remember when Jeff bought it. Are you going to keep it at Hewitts or on a trailer (I own the Parker down the end of the dock from you and your dad.)? Unfortunately, Hewiits just jacked up their prices and I'm not sure if I will be staying... Good luck with it. Jeff
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11-24-2003, 02:28 PM
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Re: It's about time!
jeff/MA - yup, that's his boat. I live on the Weir River so I'll keep it on a mooring. My father told me about the price increase at Hewitt's, that hurts. Although you'll be hard-pressed to find another marina at a lower price in the area. By the way, I still owe you a ride on the SeaCraft [img]images/icons/blush.gif[/img] .
bjfg144 - I've seen some of those episodes, that's a nice boat their re-doing. Hopefully mine will look that good one day.
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