1973 20’ - opinions on condition

[32whitewater]

Looking at a 73’ 20’ Seacraft with unknown history except that it had one previous restoration but when and what done is unknown. Hopefully I can figure out how to attach pics from my phone. Thanks

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[Mark]

45 year old fiberglass. Unless that hull is free and you love a project boat that is essentially starting from a beat-out hull, I'd skip the headache and get something else (and, yeah, I've been down that road twice...).

Or, toss $50K at it and have a boat that still won't provide the fishability of a Pathfinder or similar layout.

These old boats have a certain mystique and boutique following. They were good for what they were, have beautiful lines, but there are better options for people that actually want to USE a boat rather than rehab an antique. Yeah, blasphemy, but it is what it is.

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Originally Posted by Mark

45 year old fiberglass. Unless that hull is free and you love a project boat that is essentially starting from a beat-out hull, I'd skip the headache and get something else (and, yeah, I've been down that road twice...).

Or, toss $50K at it and have a boat that still won't provide the fishability of a Pathfinder or similar layout.

These old boats have a certain mystique and boutique following. They were good for what they were, have beautiful lines, but there are better options for people that actually want to USE a boat rather than rehab an antique. Yeah, blasphemy, but it is what it is.

Yes, blasphemy coming from the guy who inspired many of us to start are our own projects. Hope all is well in Colorado stranger.

[FLexpat]

It is a good hull design but probably needs a proper re-restoration; the transom plate makes me think it might have gotten a band-aid resto.
Without good documentation, the previous work is likely not worth a lot and even then needs a good look - think about paying a good marine surveyor if you are serious.
My guess is that it needs a transom and a recore of the decks - maybe a fuel tank if that was not properly redone (if done at all). All original hardware needs to be looked at closely too.
If you like doing the work and the price is right (cheap), it might be a good/fun thing but you won't end up in the black. (Been there n done that - oh yeah, I'm doing it again 'cause I'm stupid )
If you are paying for the work you will probably be upside down pretty quick so you'd better love it or be comfortable lying about it.
The motor is a wild card in it... maybe good or maybe not.
If you do it, then welcome to the group insanity...