Looks like I'm joining the Seacraft family...

[Gypsyman]

I ran across this "project" Seacraft up here in the PNW. "Best offer, must go" type of listing on Craigslist.

Since I was looking for another project I contacted the guy on a whim. He said that he already had an offer of $2200.00 and the buyer was on his way over, but I had him send me additional photos anyway just out of curiosity.

The first guy looks at it and passes stating that it's more of a "project" than he was looking for. The seller calls me back and asks if I'm still interested. I'd been looking at the photos he sent me (which showed how bad she really was) and decided to pass since the boat was 3 hours away and there wasn't enough time to get there and see it in the daylight. At the end of the conversation I told him that if it didn't sell I would come over and haul it off for him rather than see it go to the scrap yard. I hate to see any of the old classics get crushed.

[Gypsyman]

A couple more...

[Gypsyman]

Hull repairs needed...

[Gypsyman]

And another one along with a chewed up chine. Looks like I'm finally going to learn fiberglass repair. Hope this old dog can still learn a few new tricks.

[otterhound]

What a great find! Good luck with your project, it will be worth it for sure.
Rod

[Gypsyman]

Thanks Rod. Now the pondering begins. Stay with the twins or close it in and go with a bracket? My wife is apparently becoming quite the boat person as that was the first question out of her mouth when I showed it to her.

Not sure how rare the twin I/O's are or if it's even worth trying to keep it original. I'll have a better feel for it when I get her home.

[DonV]

Yank out the scrap metal engines and drive trains sell it for what you can, you will be in the profit column, but not for long, close it in with a bracket and a 250 - 300 hp outboard you will never look back.

Good luck!!

[TomParis]

Well done sir, well done!

[flyingfrizzle]

Originally Posted by Gypsyman

I ran across this "project" Seacraft


Not so fast...

So, if I'm willing to haul it out of there for him, I can just have it for free. That's a tough price to argue with, even for my wife.

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Congrats, on the nice hull!!! I have gotten a few free ones as well. Don't tell your wife but they seem to be the most expensive.....

Enjoy you project. Good luck and have fun.

[Gypsyman]

Originally Posted by flyingfrizzle

Congrats, on the nice hull!!! I have gotten a few free ones as well. Don't tell your wife but they seem to be the most expensive.....

Enjoy you project. Good luck and have fun.

Yeah, that's for sure. My "cheap" boats usually end up costing about 100x what I paid for them but it's a labor of love as you well know. =)

Richard