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Old 11-02-2006, 11:19 PM
Turfdogg Turfdogg is offline
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Default 1985 20' Seacraft

Hello Seacraft Lovers!

I am considering the purchase of my first Seacraft, a 1985 20' Fisherman and need some advice. The boat is rough but not too bad. What I am wondering is what should I look for as far as the transom, stringer and foam conditions. The water stain line in the back is about 4-6 inches below the trim and bottom paint which seems like it is sitting low in the water. The engine is a 1988 Merc 200hp. I know there are many variables but as a Seacraft owner wanna-be I could use your help. This is a great website. Thanks to anyone willing to help.

Joe
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Old 11-03-2006, 10:23 AM
dcobbett dcobbett is offline
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Default Re: 1985 20' Seacraft

Turfdogg,

Others here have more experience than me, but key things to look at are the transom, the deck and the fuel tank. Obviously, the seller has to be willing to let you do some of these things.

Look for obvious cracks in and around the transom. Tilt the engine up and put it in the lock position. Have a friend drape himself over the lower unit and bounce up and down while you stand to the side and look for flex in the transom. If there are fastenings in the transom, remove some of them and look for water/moisture. While they are out, roll up some thin sticks of blotter paper and stick them in the holes for a few seconds/minutes and see what they look like when you take them out.

The deck is fairly easy. Take your shoes of and walk all over it trying to feel soft spots.

The tank is another matter; not much you can do unless you take it out and look at it.
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Old 11-03-2006, 05:25 PM
Turfdogg Turfdogg is offline
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Default Re: 1985 20' Seacraft

Thanks for the reply some excellent ideas. I'm going back to visit her tomorrow. Some corrections to my original post. The watermark is 4-6 inches ABOVE the bottom paint and not below, and the model is a Master Angler. Any other thoughts folks. Thanks again
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