76 SeaCraft 23 Sixth Run

[Highwayman]

Made my sixth run and totaling approximately 20 hrs. Really pleased with the performance and handling characteristics. Never owned or rode in SeaCraft prior to this one. After studying the information shared by the SeaCraft Community, I embarked on a search for a good hull. After looking at several 23 SeaCrafts mainly on the east coast I bought this one in NJ. The gentleman that owned the SeaCraft also owns Signature Fiberglass Fiberglass and agreed to do all of the glass work and paint work. The T Top pipe and hard top were also fabricated in NJ. Hermco Bracket with a low time 2008 Yamaha 250. Owens Trailer from St Pete and a custom built tackle drawer system from Boat Outfitters in Orlando. I picked up the boat in NJ and brought it to Texas and began rigging in March of this year. This boat was a retirement project for me and all of the out sourcing came from small American businesses. Although I can't claim credit for all the work, I really enjoyed doing the project. The ride is incredible and the old SeaCraft performs well beyond my expectations. This forum and its members have been extremely helpful during the process.

[DonV]

As they say. "you did good"!!!! With new 23' to 25' single engine boats going for $100k you will be very happy with your SeaCraft investment!!

Nice job and congratulations!!!

[caboman22]

Congrats !!! Your Seacraft looks great and in the water...

[Old'sCool]

Very nice!! Will you post performance numbers with that 250?

[Capt Chuck]

Awesome Looking SeaCraft ! The paint scheme is Outstanding.
Your orchestrating has earned the "Gucci Stamp Award" for this redo
Enjoy the Ride
Capt Chuck

[Highwayman]

Thanks for all of the compliments. I have been really pleased with SeaCraft's ride and performance numbers. I rigged this boat for old guys to fish out of, that is everything is flush mounted, lots of places to hold on to and no obstructions on the deck. The T Top pipe is attached at 10 points with nothing attached to the deck. The attached points on the console were reinforced. Excellent planning and communication between the fiberglass and aluminum pipe fabricators. The Teal color on the hull looks like the Atlantic waters which is what the boat was designed for and the black pipe is kind of a Texas/Louisiana thing.

Eng is a 30" shaft mounted as high as I could mount it on the Hermco bracket swinging a 21' prop. WOT is 5800 rpm at 49 mph. Cruise at 4400 rpm is 34 mph. It will stay on plane light at 18 mph. These numbers are from both the gps and Yamaha instruments.

I have just started testing the boat loaded heavy. There is a noticeable difference in hole shot but still acceptable.

I may do some prop experimenting down the road. any suggestions is appreciated. Thanks again

That boat looks awesome!!!!

[Ed]

Wowzer. That looks great. Love how the black accents the teal blue.

Glad to hear that I am not the only crazy one to buy boats long distance. My first boat, a Mako 201, I bought in Aransas Pass, TX and towed 2400 miles home to Boston with a UHAUL.

[Highwayman]

I agree with Ed. When you find what your looking for you better jump on it regardless of what zip code it's in.

[TomParis]

beautiful boat, how much did the whole project cost you?

Whatever it costed you, it is so much more boat than a new 23 foot boat on the market today and probably still cost lest than a new one.