1978 23ft SeaCraft Seavette

[lost2a6]

Well guys I really hate to do this however as many of you know I bought a bigger boat and I'm going to have to sell the Seavette. I really wish that I could keep both of them but financially I'm unable to do so. What I hate the most is losing Mr. Moesly's signature. So here is all of the details.


Very rare 1978 23ft SeaCraft Seavette, hull #11 out of the 11 that were built in 1978. http://www.classicseacraft.com/broch...roduction.pdf. 502 HP, ZZ 502, Mercruiser TRS Outdrive. $27,000 Phone# 228-990-7415
E-mail lost2a6@cableone.net


Boat details:
The boat was professionally restored by Wildfire Marine in Stuart, FL and was put back in service in 2007. The deck was replaced, the top cap was re cored, and the engine box was narrowed. The teak was removed from the top cap and a hatch was fabricated behind the bow light for the anchor locker, along with some storage hatches on both sides of the engine box. The rub rail was replaced along with various other hardware, (hinges, latches, etc.) The boat was painted with PPG Concept Lemon Ice. The bolster pads were redone with the custom “Seavette” embroidery on the rear one, also the bolster pad backing board was replaced with PVC board. I had the “SeaCraft” emblems custom made along with the black boot stripes. The transom was replaced by the previous owner with synthetic materials and Kevlar. Roughly 99% of the boat was rewired with the marine tinned wire from bestboatwire.com. At this time I installed two new Rule 2000 bilge pumps on two automatic float switches, hoses, and a new bilge blower. The boat has a custom Baja style swim platform, and the 12X16 Bennett sport trim tabs. In Dec. 2008 I also installed new Gaffrig controls along with new control cables.


Engine/etc details that were done in Dec, 2008:
The engine is a fresh water cooled ZZ502 that was installed brand new and as of this writing has 101.2 HRS on it. It has the Edelbrock EDL-61459 Marine Aluminum Heads, Edelbrock air-gap intake manifold, a Holley 800CFM double pumper carb, Weiand aluminum water pump, Crane gold roller rockers, thunder bolt IV distributor, MSD blaster 2 coil, and MSD 6AL-2 multi spark ignition box. The raw water pump is bronze, made by Jabsco and was purchased new in 2007. The fresh water cooling system is made by San Juan Engineering and was also purchased new in 2008. The engine also has the Stainless Marine exhaust manifolds. New GM mini starter.
I did a little research and discovered that Edelbrock manufactures the heads for the GM ZZ502 crate engine and the GM head specs out the same as the Edelbrock EDL-61459 Marine head. However if you buy the Marine heads from Edelbrock, you get the Inconel exhaust valves and anodized coating. It ended up costing a little more $$ buying the parts individually but was worth it to me to have the Inconel exhaust valves and the anodized coating.
The outdrive is the TRS unit that has been freshened up, a Bravo style skeg installed, complete drive sandblasted, and painted. It also has a Bravo I four blade propeller that was purchased new in 2009 from BBlades (http://www.bblades.com/). In Dec of 2008 when I installed the engine I also replaced the Gimble housing with a remanufactured unit from Dollar Performance, and installed a new, Mercruiser new style tilt/trim unit.


Electronics:
Garmin 545s color chartplotter with the optional XM Weather/radio antenna.
Kenwood Stereo/MP3 player, US Amps MD 42 4 channel amp for the 8 marine 6X9s pushing 500RMS watts (6X9 boxes were custom made), Memphis Audio PR 1.500 class D sub amp for the 2 12” sub woofers also pushing 500RMS watts.
Kinetik intelligent power supply/charger KIPS 12-45 (45 AMPS)
Kinetik HC 2400 battery
VHF radio.


Trailer:
From what I can tell the trailer is the original one that the boat came on. It’s a painted aluminum Hitch Hiker Road Boss. It isn’t much to look at, however it’s very road worthy. The springs along with the associated hardware were replaced in 2008. When I bought the boat (2005) the axels looked new. I re carpeted the bunks in 2008.




















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Wow - that's all I know to say - Wow! I am drooling all over myself.

[NoBones]

OUCH!
Steve, this has got to hurt..
No wonder I have so many frickin' boats.
I just cannot part with any of them.
Good luck with the sale.
I added a few more pics for you from the Long Point
gathering... Hope you don't mind.


My favorite Salon pic.


See ya, Ken

[lost2a6]

No I don't mind at all, thanks Ken.

[77SceptreOB]

Wow! Beautiful boat. VERY Rare too. Sorry you have to sell it, good luck on the sale.

P.S. What is the top speed w/ that 502??

[uncleboo]

What a beautiful craft!!!!!

[Entourage]

I wonder if i could fit a pot hauler on there somewhere? Nice boat very rare to see them in that nice of shape.

[Briguy]

I've seen this boat several times in person...............it's SHARP!

[PressureDrop]

Sweet, that would make one hot smuggling boat, no telling how many bodies you could fit in that cabin

[Wags23]

Beautiful boat ! Whats topspeed with the big block ? You have definately done your part in keeping the old classics alive.