Price of 20 CC

JohnC · #1 07-15-2002, 10:32 AM

I have been looking for a 20 CC for a project. The best deal I have found is $1500 hull and trailer (both need complete re-build). I am curious as to whether this is a good deal. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks

FELLOW-SHIP · #2 07-15-2002, 11:35 AM

HA JOHN C
I SPENT $4,000 ON A 23’ CENTER CONSOL HULL ONLY. I WAS GLAD TO GET IT AND I HAD TO RE DO EVERYTHING. I GUESS IT ALWAYS COMES DOWN TO “IS IT WORTH IT TO YOU”? MOST GUYS WOULDN’T WANT TO RE DO A BOAT BUT FOR THOSE THAT LIKE THIS KIND OF STUFF IT IS A DIFFERENT STORY. I CAME INTO MY PROJECT THIS WAY WHEN I PUT IN ALL THE TIME SWEET AND MONEY WILL I REALLY, REALLY WANT THE KEEP THE BOAT FOR A VERY LONG TIME OR NOT? AS FOR A 20’ SEACRAFT FOR $1,500 THAT SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD BUY TO ME.
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PressureDrop · #3 07-15-2002, 07:55 PM

fellow ship, you must have been feeling really good that day to drop that kinda money and what was basicly a hull skin...

Miles Offshore · #4 07-15-2002, 08:01 PM

Hmmmm, my friend is buying a 1980 20' i/o that is /has a new motor /outdrive , transom redone with trailer but no t-top or electronics for 8,000. I told him I thought it was a great deal , considering the condition, turn-key.

BacDoc · #5 07-17-2002, 05:19 PM

JohnC,
What year is your hull? Most of the older hulls will need some major work and any that have been restored will command a high price - just check the market and you'll see what I mean. Older hulls restored and new power is the way to go especially if it is a classic SeaCraft. I bought my '71 20ft CC hull and trailer for $1500.00. Hull and deck was structurally sound but the transom was suspect(30 years and who knows how many motors). I put a new Honda 130 on and fished my a** of for 2 years before any restoration was done.

Right now I'm having a shop redo the transom, reengineer the live well and add hydraulic steering. My original goal was to enclose the transom and add a floatation brackett but the cost of extending my shaft etc was cost prohibitive. By the time it's finished I will probably have about have about $1,4000.00 - $1,5000.00 including original cost,motor and transom restoration just to give you an idea. The end result is pretty satisfying and much better than a new generic popout.

1500.00 is a good price for a project boat.

BacDoc · #6 07-17-2002, 06:10 PM

The correct #s for my post are $14,000.00 to $15,000.00.