What year 23’ CC hulls

[Bigsean]

Hey guys I am on the search for a 23’ Seacraft CC.. besides the Potter hulls what other year hulls would you consider in that size CC..I saw a 99’ for sale.. looks like a great boat.. what are your opinions on different year hulls? Thanks in advance!

[Joe R]

99 was most likley was built in the Silver King plant in Florida for Tracker...hull should be all composite no wood...I have a 21 1998 hull built same place ad same hull ...

Joe R
21 SeaCraft
Susie 2

[captainDH]

you will probably receive a lot of mixed opinions on this topic... in my opinion, all SeaCrafts are considered classics because none are made anymore... which are the most desirable? that's where mixed opinion will come in. Ultimately, the Potters and the Moesly command the most respect, and therefore ring the bell money wise to the true purist and history guys. while the 98'-07' era do not seem to get as much respect, one thing i will say is that because they are composite boats with no wood in them..
T-tops come loose from floor? yes.
plumbing/electrical issues? yes.
fuel tanks need replacing? yes.
but the above issues were spotty, hit and miss.. you either had a good one or you didn't. as far as construction? i have yet to see a composite boat rebuilt yet.. and finding a good one is still challenging to find, when they pop up for sale, they usually go super quick. not saying the composite boat is better by no means, but the new deck layout up front does have its advantages, atleast to me.. more storage for sure.. either way you go, and everywhere you go, regardless of year or builder, ANY SeaCraft always snaps heads.. it's always the Tidewater, Seahunt, Scout, Seafox guys that walk up and stare, saying they have never heard of a SeaCraft, but it sure has some sexy lines..cracks me up laughing every time!

[Bigsean]

Thanks for the replies.. I am torn between buying a total restore and a partially restored to make my own.. do I really want to buy something that I’m gonna say dam “I bought something that is a little too much for me”.. I’m a fisherman so it doesn’t have to be a “show boat” but my OCD will probably make it as perfect as possible! I’m just looking for something to basically fish inshore most of the time in the northeast but also pick the right day and do a day troll or shark fish.. any recommendations I would appreciate.. thanks!

[Bigsean]

Also how do you guys feel about the inboard/outdrive models... can these models be converted to fit a outboard engine?

[captainDH]

Originally Posted by Bigsean

Also how do you guys feel about the inboard/outdrive models... can these models be converted to fit a outboard engine?

nothing wrong with them IF you know the history and well maintained, and they lived out of the water. all i can tell you is it's an outboard world these days, nobody wants them anymore as they are simply too much maintenance no matter how well maintained. the conversion will cost big $$$.

[captainDH]

Originally Posted by Bigsean

Thanks for the replies.. I am torn between buying a total restore and a partially restored to make my own.. do I really want to buy something that I’m gonna say dam “I bought something that is a little too much for me”.. I’m a fisherman so it doesn’t have to be a “show boat” but my OCD will probably make it as perfect as possible! I’m just looking for something to basically fish inshore most of the time in the northeast but also pick the right day and do a day troll or shark fish.. any recommendations I would appreciate.. thanks!

understood. only problem with the restored boats is that they bring big $$$ and the banks won't finance. so if you got the cash, absolutely nothing wrong with going that route.. just keep that in mind when you see that cream puff '73 model with 50K ask price.. cash only, no financing involved.

[Bigsean]

Gotcha that’s valuable info right there.. maybe the route is too buy a restored hull with cash and then finance power for it.. thanks for info buddy!

[wattaway2]

I converted my 73 i/o cc to a o/b with bracket. and was looking for the combo due to the full transome have no regrets

[ricknewman]

like a classic car, it's usually cheaper to buy one that someone else has done as long as you can verify the restoration.