Restored 20's

[Billybob]

Do you guys ever look at boattrader?
It's amazing what people are asking for some of these restored 20's.

[Ryan]

Isn’t it. There’s also a bunch on Craigslist South Florida. A few are really nice and have a ton of $$$$ in them though, just not sure they will sell for 50-70 k.

[JohnC]

I have never watched a new boat being built but I imagine there is a lot less work in that then in a total rebuild. My guess is at least double the hours, maybe more! Every part of a rebuild is a one-off, which takes a lot of hours.
I love to see when a true professional restores one of these old gems but I think, unfortunately, there is always going to be a disconnect between average market value and cost of goods sold. There just aren't that many buyers that are willing to pay $50K + for a rebuilt 1970 boat. Rebuilding old SeaCrafts is probably not the most profitable business model but I'm glad there is enough of a market to warrant a few exceptional restorations for us to drool over.

[caper]

I was saddened to find the console from my old (sold 3 yrs. ago) 20SF for sale on RI craigslist. Recognized the turquoise dash and layout.

[manitunc]

I picked up one this year for about the value of the engine. Completely rebuilt in Coosa.

[John3325]

Check out Metan Marine, they are out of Halifax, Ma. They have some youtube videos of restoring old 23 SC's that are pretty impessive. I am sure the restores costs are up there but the product looks incredible.

My favorite is the 23 Seacraft CC with a jackshafted yanmar diesel.

[foolharty]

John, that particular boat was WIDELY discussed when it was at the NE Boat Show for something like $145k. It eventually sold but not for that much...

[Rybones]

I see the asking prices but I wish I knew what price they actually traded for and lenght of time on market.