Scampi in Detroit

[Bushwacker]

Welcome aboard Les! If you haven't seen it, check out Carla's Moesly SeaCraft web site http://www.moeslyseacraft.com/15-scampi.html to learn more about her dad and some of the most innovative, efficient, best riding and best built deep-V hulls ever produced! You'll find this to be a very close nit group of great craftsmen, very much like the classic car and street rod folks, who can give you some good advice on getting that rare gem seaworthy again!

[Old'sCool]

Awesome!! What's the scoop on the Camaro?

[Terry England]

Originally Posted by Bushwacker

Welcome aboard Les! You'll find this to be a very close nit group of great craftsmen, very much like the classic car and street rod (*) folks, who can give you some good advice on getting that rare gem seaworthy again!

(*) Les, There are a couple of "Rat Rods" with owners who believe the most important aspect of a Sea Craft is the part under the water and that they are just the best fishing platform - period.

Your's is one Sea Craft "Sweet 15" though. I'm not sure if it would be appreciated as much on the Detroit River as it would be on the canals in Fort Lauderdale or around Peanut Island. You'd get some "thumbs up" there, Buddy.

[ayianilos]

Les,

You have an amazing piece of history there. I am in the process of doing a full restoration on the potter built scampi I found in Maine (now in Fort Lauderdale). You'll see that my boat has been modernized in may ways with classic colors, a new plexi bubble and hatch, duplicated original seats (from the scampi in fort myers), and something really special for the dash and steering wheel that will be installed this thursday. My boat was just a shell (no seats, motor hatch, motor, drive, plexi bubble, etc.) which is why I decided to go with more modern hardware. In your case I would leave everything original and if you plan to restore, the only thing I would do is find the original burnt orange color and have it repainted. Also, if you ever want to sell it (I wouldn't) please reach out to me - I know plenty of people who would buy it.

-Mike

[Ryan]

Another little piece of seacraft history. Very cool and welcome!

[Capt Chuck]

Got a few more pictures today from Les of his Scampi !

Well I had some time this weekend to take off the tarp and clean out the leaves. I gave her a nice wash and if I have time I will be giving her a nice wax job as well. I know how much you guys appreciate new pics! So enjoy and if there are any angles you want taken let me know. Also you can see I have to get the snap-in cushions for the back seat upholstered, they are in bad shape. Hopefully she will be out on the Detroit River this summer!

[otterhound]

What a awesome little boat!
Rod

[brushhippie]

That is way cool! Thinking about converting my jet rig to outdrive like that.