A SeaCraft owner again!

[Fr. Frank]

I just purchased a '71 Seafari located in East Weymouth, MA. It's an 4cyl. i/o model in need of extensive electrical work, and the appropriate TLC to restore it to use after 12 years in storage. It is on blocks, and the trailer upon which it will travel is here with me in the Florida Panhandle.

I MAY need some generous gentle soul to move it and store it temporarily if I am unable to drive up to get it quickly, but my current plans are to drive up and get it near Labor Day.

Pics to come.

[Ryan]

That's good news father. Good luck gettin her home.

[Fr. Frank]

Here she is: Out drive is intact, just removed for winterization.

[bigeasy1]

Congrats on the nice find Father.Good luck with it.I'll be looking forward to future pictures and progress with it.

[flyingfrizzle]

What a good deal you got! I was watching it and couldn't stand it. If I was some what closer I would of bid on it but after getting the 25' from up there I didn't want to take that trip again. Looks like a great boat! Glad someone up here got her and even happier to see you back in a seacraft! Congrats

[Fr. Frank]

Yeah, the distance is a problem. It's a 2900 mile round trip to get her.

I looked at a bunch of 20 & 23' models, but finally I decided I still think the 20' Seafari is the boat to have. This is my 3rd Seafari, but my first with an I/O. I already have a lot of spares for this powertrain from a '72 Glastron I bought to get the aluminum trailer underneath it. That's the trailer I'll be pulling to Mass to get this boat.

RT cost estimate is about $1200. Still, that adds up to getting this boat for around $1600.

[Water Rat]

Fr. Frank,

Congratulations and looks like you will not even need to change the name ;-)
I both live and work in the area so please let me know if I can be of any help.

[McGillicuddy]

Sweet find, Padre. Post some more pics of that blue lid when you can. I need to have one made and that looks about right.

[Bushwacker]

Looks pretty clean and well maintained for a '71 Padre! I rode in Pianewman's I/O Seafari and was impressed by it's ride and low planing speed! And nice canvas too, with original style Navy top and zip out hatch over the helm. Is that a galley seat? I've never seen one mounted behind the helm, but looks like it has the thru hull for sink drain on stbd side.

[Bigshrimpin]

Frank - $10.40 WTH . . . That has to be a new record low price for a seafari. I can help move it if you have a place to store it. You might consider Uship rather than the drive. I'll bet you could get that delivered to you door for about $800.