Possibly New Owner Got A Question

YeA 20sF · #1 08-04-2011, 12:42 PM

Hello Classic members, I joined this site to gain info and this type of boat. I am Going to go check out a "78" 20ft CC and it will basically be a project. I wasent looking to get a project boat as my first boat but i really want a clean SeaCraft. My question is looking at the pictures provided by the seller and the supposid year is this a potter built boat ???

DonV · #2 08-04-2011, 12:57 PM

It's in the "hull ID", last two numbers. Should be in the top right corner of the hull. ALL the info you will need is on this site concerning this project boat.

77SceptreOB · #3 08-04-2011, 12:58 PM

1978 is definately one of the Potter built years. Looks like a 20' CC (Master Angler model) an upgrade from the std CC model.

YeA 20sF · #4 08-04-2011, 02:05 PM

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It's in the "hull ID", last two numbers. Should be in the top right corner of the hull. ALL the info you will need is on this site concerning this project boat.

Thanks for your reply, which are the number I should be looking for. Also plan on finding all the info i need to finish the boat once i have it home.

YeA 20sF · #5 08-04-2011, 02:07 PM

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1978 is definately one of the Potter built years. Looks like a 20' CC (Master Angler model) an upgrade from the std CC model.

Thanks buddy hope it realy is

BigLew · #6 08-04-2011, 11:35 PM

Once you get it, if you do, You'll have to read through this at least 3 times and take notes. I don't think I'll get any FLAK if I say this is the single best thread for a 20 foot recon!

http://www.classicseacraft.com/forum...rt=&PHPSESSID=

Stick likes to be stroked with a compliment once in a while, so be nice and let him know. There is also 3000 lifetimes of information on this site so, Welcome Aboard and knock yourself out! It is a blast from beginning to-----I don't know when it ends yet but I'll let you know if it ever does and I survive it.

YeA 20sF · #7 08-09-2011, 01:08 AM

Well I'm IN ! I pick up this clean 78 SeaCraft 20SF. The dude with the bare hull never returned my calls so lucky for me he didn't. My new to me 20SF has a 95' 150 Merc EFI XRi VHF and CD player with bimini top. Scored it for 5 and no soft spots on the floor. Have some plans for it but mainly i will just be enjoying it for now.

Some of the only pics I got right now. Will try to snap some more soon.

Could use some paint and other minor fixes/upgrades.

BTW: the HIN on this boat has SED as the first 3 letter is that a correct potter hull I.D. ? The actual HIN tag seems to have fallen of not really there, is that an issue ?

azmojito · #8 08-09-2011, 07:49 AM

Congrates,

I have been following your thread .I actually took a look at this one it was in WPB. Needs a little cosmetics touches but all in all a SOLID boat.

You did good to stay away from the project in Big Pine.The Serial number was gone, the title was for a seacraft but there was no way of conecting the two. No serial # spooked me away.

A few weeks ago I purchased an 89 Seacraft ( Tracker) you probally saw it during your quest. Solid, paint good (just needs a buff). I plan on installing a 2-stoke 200 suzuki I had on my old Formula 233 CC.

ScottM · #9 08-09-2011, 09:56 AM

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BTW: the HIN on this boat has SED as the first 3 letter is that a correct potter hull I.D. ? The actual HIN tag seems to have fallen of not really there, is that an issue ?

Not a Potter-era HIN. A quick search comes up with Southeast Boat Distributors in Pensacola for SED. When you say the "HIN tag" has fallen off, what do you mean? Being a '78, the HIN should be molded into the upper right-hand corner of the transom.

YeA 20sF · #10 08-09-2011, 10:39 AM

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BTW: the HIN on this boat has SED as the first 3 letter is that a correct potter hull I.D. ? The actual HIN tag seems to have fallen of not really there, is that an issue ?

Not a Potter-era HIN. A quick search comes up with Southeast Boat Distributors in Pensacola for SED. When you say the "HIN tag" has fallen off, what do you mean? Being a '78, the HIN should be molded into the upper right-hand corner of the transom.

Yes it does look like there is a HIN number there but it is very obscure not a complety clear number...... So being the first 3 letters are SED on my hin it says that its not a potter hull even though its a 78?????