27' Moesly Flybridge to CC Conversion

[KenB]

Did anyone see the mosely project boat on cape cod craigslist? It was cheap but not cheap enough for me!

[3rdday]

Terry you called it, I know....... you did'nt have to say anything. I am still happy no regrets, you wont have any either.

[Briguy]

This boat is for sale again.

[bmajvi]

3rdday - My apologies if this has been talked through elsewhere on the site - I've not had the pleasure of seeing a Moesly & Potter era hull "bottoms up" next to each other for comparison...what do you consider the major/most significant design differences? I was under the impression that the 23 was a stretched Moesly 21, at least the underwater VDH portion of the hull. Thanks, Brian

[3rdday]

3rdday - My apologies if this has been talked through elsewhere on the site - I've not had the pleasure of seeing a Moesly & Potter era hull "bottoms up" next to each other for comparison...what do you consider the major/most significant design differences? I was under the impression that the 23 was a stretched Moesly 21, at least the underwater VDH portion of the hull. Thanks, Brian

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You won't see the differences standing up looking at the hulls, except for the height of the longitudinal steps, you will see that right away, you won't detect the differences in pictures, you must get low and even underneath the hulls so see what I see.
From what I hear it was based off the 21, I dont think so, there are too many differences and they are not all sublte,however there are dramatic differences; The verticle steps on the 23 are not as tall, they are about 1/2 the height. On the 21 there are no reverses or change in the upward shape of each panel as the panel angle rises up and outboard, on the 23 the angle changes to horizontal and on some panels there is a reverse or return at the transition to the step.(my opinion; this does not make sense)
I also think the v is more agressive on the 21. There are othe nuances that are not as major or obvious, but are surely adventageous to performance. I dove in the keys with a 23 next to me and watched from below the hulls at anchor in the waves, there is a difference. The taller steps on the 21 create larger air pockets, which allow for softer ride and break friction between hull & water= efficiency.
The lack of reverses in the hull shape also allow for softer ride, the hull penetrates the water and isn't slowed by a flat spot or reverse. The 21, even with its agressive V, does not need any lift, so no need for flats or reverses.

I think the 21 hull is a masterpiece. So are the other 1st generation Seacraft hulls.

[Bushwacker]

. . . But it's hard for me to be happy about this conversion... it looks like a great job and the workmanship is first class. Why do that to a classic hull? If you want a CC with classic seacraft ride in a 27, go get an albin or a silverhawk.

Maybe I am way off base, but I would have preferred to see that boat restored to it's original condition. Anyway, what do others think?

I agree Ken - there are thousands of CC's around but very few Moesly boats, especially the 27! It always hurts my head to see such a rare unique boat destroyed to convert into something that looks just like thousands of other boats out there. Kinda like converting a rare original GT-40 into a 1/4 mile dragster with a big slicks, a wing and wheelie bars on the back of it! I'm sure it would have been much cheaper to just go buy a Tracker 27 if you want a 27 CC! There have even been a couple of them for sale on this site recently. I think I've only seen about 3 flybridge 27's for sale in the last 10 years!

[BigLew]

The workmanship seems terrific; the choice of project was less than ideal. It is both a shame, as far as I am concerned, and the owner's right to do it. If this was a forum of Ford Model A enthusiasts, we'd cringe each time we saw a Model A being used as a beat-up yard truck in a saw mill, farm, what have you. At least the hull is looking good, doing what it was designed to do and doing it well. That's nice to see.

I agree with all, it seems a shame. Kind of like loosing a friend we never got to know, if that makes any sense.

[Albert Jr.]

Where can I find the pictures.

[shine]

I am looking for such a boat, more info please