1973 23 CC Restored in 1995

Trayder · #1 01-04-2005, 09:34 AM

Here are som pics I revived from a gentleman in Vero Beach:

4 quick
Photos of the 1973 Seacraft. She was restored in 1995 by Princeton Boat
Works.

Hopefully the owner will chime in to answer some of your questions

FELLOW-SHIP · #2 01-04-2005, 03:47 PM

I like the way he did the grab rails on the boat. I have been wanting to replace my original grab rails for a long time now but since I have no confidence nor the proper tools to make the 90 degree turn in stainless steel at the bow of the boat I have been waiting to figure out what to do. I also didn’t want to spend twice or three times as much for a pipe welder to custom make them for me. Looks like I have a alternative, I know I can make those rounded curves in the tubing (port and starboard) to make it fit properly. I sure wish I saw this stuff just before Christmas I took off 10 days for some family and “FISHING” fun but wound up land locked duo to 6-9 foot Seas for 9 days in a row. I did catch one Sailfish and some kings the first day but that was it.
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ocuyler · #3 01-04-2005, 05:42 PM

VERY nice! Is she for sale?

Scott · #4 01-04-2005, 11:10 PM

Nice boat ....

Just not to sure about the color [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Guess I'll need to go with "white" bottom paint now !!!

If mr owner is around ... I'm guessing they color matched your hull using a sample of the gel coat .. What product is it ??

Neubium · #5 01-06-2005, 02:17 AM

Hello, I am the owner of the 1973 Seacraft. I was excited to find the site. I did not know there were too many boats still out there. I intend to post more photos in the near future. She was fully restored in 1995 and now has a full transom with bracket/platform. Unfortunately, I had to repeat some work last year for another big investment. I purchased a 2000 Yamaha 250 in 2002. She has plenty of power but I am limited to about 43 MPH full out. She is heavier than original. I will be glad to answer questions and will try to get more photos very soon.

Neubium · #6 01-06-2005, 02:21 AM

Awl Grip. I was told the blue is an original color. From some old photos it looks as if it may have been origianlly all white.

Capt Chuck · #7 01-06-2005, 06:05 AM

Welcome HerPayCheck to the CS Site [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Always happy to see a fellow treasure coast SeaCrafter. Hope you can make the get together in April after the Dania flea market?

BTW: Your Potter stickers are in the mail [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Capt Chuck

Reel Smoker · #8 01-06-2005, 09:27 PM

Shes got some beautifull lines.RS.

Neubium · #9 01-06-2005, 09:36 PM

I viewed the photos of the restoration performed on your craft and noticed ours were done the same. I have the same live well in the transom and the same access doors.

Scott · #10 01-06-2005, 10:22 PM

HerPayCheck ...Welcome and cant wait to see some more pictures.
That color is an original one (as you can see from mine). In fact I was all set to change the color but it has grown on me ... not many with that color/shade of blue!! I like it as it is a bit unique . I get many compliments on that color ... many have said dont even think of changing it. Quite honestly if I were to pain the boat at this time ...I think I would go with a very bright snow white for the hull sides ... and a green bottom ... I saw a 23 in our area like this and it was real nice ..extremely clean and simple. There’s another big boat line that does that color combo ... their boats look awesome.