Need input on the purchase of a 1986 SeaCraft 20' CC Fisherman

[ncarolina]

I am looking at a 1986 model year 20' CC (hull manufactured in Dec. 1985) by SeaCraft Industries and not Tracker. Motor is 1995 Yamaha 150 HP TXRT Salt Water Series (V6 2 Stroke) and just serviced. Of course, I am concerned about the age of the motor, and when (not if) a new one will be needed. This boat has the original (but optional/added equipment) of a 23' sized SeaCraft console, and the boat has been partially restored as follows:

1.) New gas tank and fuel lines.
2.) New deck under console.
3.) New wiring, bilge pumps, and live well pump.
4.) Comes w/ 4 year old or so Furumo GP-1650F, Verizon Intrepid VHF, and Pioneer stereo w/ amp and 2 speakers.
5.) Custom LED lights.
6.) Gel coat and hull color are original and in good condition. Needs a few minor repairs at the rear near the black plastic vents and at the nose of the boat.
7.) Deck has been painted but will need it again in the future.
8.) No T Top.
9.) No trailer.

This would be my first SeaCraft. I have been looking for a while. I have made an offer subject to a hull inspection and motor check. Any insight or advice? Also, it is hard to determine the value of an old Seacraft like this. Thank you for your help and advice.

[jdgator]

Is the deck soft?
Is the replaced deck wood or composite?
Why will the deck need to be repainted?
Any cracks in the fiberglass?
Any repairs made using wood? If they had the deck up then they may have modified the stringers.
Was closed-cell foam used below deck?
Does transom give when you push on it?
Is the transom wood or composite?
Are the hatches soft or warped?
Are the hatches heavier than they should be (waterlogged)?
Are thru-hulls plastic or metal?
Are thru-hulls properly sealed?
Do rod holders give any when you wiggle them?
Do you see any rust stains?
Any moisture or mold in any compartments?

What is the thickness of the metal of the replacement fuel tank?
What fuel tank foamed in or attached in some other way?
Was the fuel tank coated in coal tar to prevent rust?

You need a trailer. You need a newer engine with controls and gauges if you plan on running offshore. If you don't have to pull up the deck or replace transom and the hull is good shape then I would hazard a guess that its probably worth between 3 and 7 grand. Around here that engine could be resold for about 1000 or 1500 if it checks out OK. It would end up on a crab boat.

I wouldn't include another person's rewiring job into the value of the boat. Its nothing personal. I just assume I will have to redo it myself. The vhf is probably OK for a while yet but that 5 year old GPS may need replacing soon.

[Capt Chuck]

Sick'em slacker !!!!

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by ncarolina

I am looking at a 1986 model year 20' CC (hull manufactured in Dec. 1985) by SeaCraft Industries and not Tracker. Motor is 1995 Yamaha 150 HP TXRT Salt Water Series (V6 2 Stroke) and just serviced. Of course, I am concerned about the age of the motor, and when (not if) a new one will be needed. This boat has the original (but optional/added equipment) of a 23' sized SeaCraft console, and the boat has been partially restored as follows:

1.) New gas tank and fuel lines.
2.) New deck under console.
3.) New wiring, bilge pumps, and live well pump.
4.) Comes w/ 4 year old or so Furumo GP-1650F, Verizon Intrepid VHF, and Pioneer stereo w/ amp and 2 speakers.
5.) Custom LED lights.
6.) Gel coat and hull color are original and in good condition. Needs a few minor repairs at the rear near the black plastic vents and at the nose of the boat.
7.) Deck has been painted but will need it again in the future.
8.) No T Top.
9.) No trailer.

This would be my first SeaCraft. I have been looking for a while. I have made an offer subject to a hull inspection and motor check. Any insight or advice? Also, it is hard to determine the value of an old Seacraft like this. Thank you for your help and advice.

Sounds like about 5-7 without trailer if all check out.

I have been quite pleased with my 89 Slacker..

Great engine btw. Good even compression is all you need. Check TNT shaft seal scrapers and tnt motor for corrosion.
Those engines sell for 3k or more in a heartbeat.
Could go another 10 years easily. Decarb them, Run great oil. Never overheat her
and flush her after use.

Pull the garboard drain and feel the transom core.
A surveyor who has and understands thermal imaging is your best friend or call
Dan The Man at FG1 and watch his dancing hands.

The Sarasota built hulls are nothing to be afraid of at all.
New tank and wiring is very nice. Even a botch job would get 15 or more years of use.

Cheers,
Antique Slacker