Question ref the old 21' hull

[bgreene]

I posted this on the performance thread, but maybe it's more general here.......



Maybe there is no answer to this question........

Why hasn't / didn't Seacraft revive the 21' hull as a re launched offering as a boat model ?
Seems no other 21' has the similar hull design, and was superior performer.

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by bgreene

I posted this on the performance thread, but maybe it's more general here.......



Maybe there is no answer to this question........

Why hasn't / didn't Seacraft revive the 21' hull as a re launched offering as a boat model ?
Seems no other 21' has the similar hull design, and was superior performer.

Not to sound crass...you are beating a dead horse.

[bgreene]

I'm left to suppose you and others have the same question.....or just wonder why never happened.

It almost seems A GIVEN that the hull would have re surfaced as a marketed boat somewhere, called SeaCraft or other name.

And it also leaves one to wonder......why a possible "best ever" hull for 21' boat was not picked up .....to ride again.

[Bigshrimpin]

I'm getting tired of kicking this horse every few months . . . here we go again. Hopefully this time you'll be satisfied with the answer.

The 21 and 25 were studied by Steven Loui (bigfluke on csc) of Navatek who used the hull as a base to design his own version of this hull. http://www.midweek.com/steven-loui/

http://www.navatekboatbuilders.com/sea-blade.html

[Bigshrimpin]

http://www.fsboatworks.com/Design/

http://www.fsboatworks.com/About/

http://www.marlinmag.com/boats/boat-reviews/f-s-66

"The hull design is an adaptation of a Carl Mosely ocean racer with an early ’60s vintage. Floyd says that this patented bottom helped create SeaCraft boats.

“I grew up on SeaCrafts and said, ‘One day I’ll build a big boat with this hull.’ When the patent ran out, I adapted it to work on a big sport-fish boat. We made minor changes to the original for scale on a bigger bottom,” Floyd says."

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by Bigshrimpin

I'm getting tired of kicking this horse every few months . . . here we go again. Hopefully this time you'll be satisfied with the answer.

Good job!
Anything else is just supposition:

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Bigshrimpin

I'm getting tired of kicking this horse every few months . . . here we go again. Hopefully this time you'll be satisfied with the answer.

The 21 and 25 were studied by Steven Loui (bigfluke on csc) of Navatek who used the hull as a base to design his own version of this hull. http://www.midweek.com/steven-loui/

http://www.navatekboatbuilders.com/sea-blade.html

Shrimp...........my question/ comment is this - surprising that another 21' boat isn't produced with the same hull as the original 21' SeaCraft. If it was so unique, providing an exceptional ride in rough seas, it should be out there now. Lots of 21' boats to choose from today with basic versions of V hulls, that pound in a chop, but the original 21 was special.
SO, surprising it wasn't revived........in the same style, as cuddy or center console.
If this tires you out. hey, what can I tell you...........rest up.

[Bigshrimpin]

I can only guess that there is a small market for 21ft "Offshore" boats that are capable of crossing over to the Bahamas. It's a big 21 and there are LOT of factors that go into people's boat buying decision. If you are shopping for that kind of boat . . . I would imagine you want and can afford something a bit larger (like 30+ ft with a real cabin to overnight in). I think more folks are interested in taking their 21ft boats to the sandbar and not paying a lot for them . . . hence the popularity of Bayliner, wellcraft, and searay. It's pretty clear to me why Potter didn't built the 21, since he was out to make a name for himself (and did with the 23 seacraft). While the ride is of interest for you and me . . . a LOT of people don't give a rats azz as long as they can put a case beer in the cooler. The fact that it hasn't been produced in it's original form, shouldn't take anything away from it's achievements . . . which you don't seem to have much respect.

[kmoose]

That would sell and I would be on the waiting list! More over I would love to see it with a 2 foot extension utilizing it as a eurotransom. Now that would be a must have 23.

[65Bowrider]

Skip and I have taken a 1962 raceboat hull, 21' and have added a Seafari top to her ... and yes, she looks absolutely awesome with her new lines as I feel we have beautifully blended in the lines of the two pieces ... and now there is an incredible amount of space in the cabin.

Thanks to Bushwacker for finding the Seafari top ... to Flexplat for doing some of the "cartoons" as he calls them (IslandTrader posted one).

I do have some more photos of our progress and will gladly share ... once I'm back in town and have access to them.

Our progress has been too slow for posting and WAS waiting for a more finished boat to share ... but now is a good time too.
Thanks for your interest.
carla & skip