my first boat. I know its a 1980 savage but is it a seacraft and worth restoring? - Page 2

fishinusa1989 · #11 08-07-2012, 08:57 PM

and the boat is fiberglass

Bushwacker · #12 08-07-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fishinusa1989

i just bought this boat knowing its an 18 foot savage. I cant find it anywhere online but saw seacraft makes a savage. is this an old seacraft and woth restoring. has a rebuilt 235 or 250 johnson that runs strong. please help me out thanks for your knowledge

This is a SeaCraft Savage: http://www.classicseacraft.com/Savage23.htm, basically a Sceptre with the windshield removed and helm moved to a center console.

McGillicuddy · #13 08-07-2012, 11:55 PM

I like lap-strakes. Not a SeaCraft but not necessarily a bad boat.
It looks like a IMP or a Penn Yan.
IMP (Iola Molded Plastics, Iola KS) made many lap-strake boats in the 70'-90s that were tough bay to open water boats. The were all named after indian tribes. Inca was their 23, Aztec their 20, Pawnee, Navajo, Shawnee, Comanche and others filled out in their line. Wouldn't surprise me to learn they had a Savage.

Penn Yan had a 19 foot Savage CC and their lines are very similar. Take some better pictures from different angles. Look for the Manufacturers plate. It will Start with 3 letters and we can help you determine what it is.

Cheers. If you want to restore you found the best site for advice.

Islandtrader · #14 08-08-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by McGillicuddy

I like lap-strakes. Not a SeaCraft but not necessarily a bad boat.
It looks like a IMP or a Penn Yan.
IMP (Iola Molded Plastics, Iola KS) made many lap-strake boats in the 70'-90s that were tough bay to open water boats. The were all named after indian tribes.

Since you live in KS. I would go with Gillies guess of IMP

fishinusa1989 · #15 08-08-2012, 08:51 AM

I do live in Kansas as I am active duty but the boat is from Florida...

fishinusa1989 · #16 08-12-2012, 08:54 PM

it was built by Coastline boat builders/ Savage boat builders.

i have still yet to find out much more info other than that and I am starting to believe it is a center console conversion. I do plan on a full restoration and would love any help, but seeing as this is a sea craft forum i suppose i better leave and leave you all alone. thanks for all the help that you have provided me with and best of luck with all your restoration projects!!

thanks - adam

gofastsandman · #17 08-13-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fishinusa1989

it was built by Coastline boat builders/ Savage boat builders.

i have still yet to find out much more info other than that and I am starting to believe it is a center console conversion. I do plan on a full restoration and would love any help, but seeing as this is a sea craft forum i suppose i better leave and leave you all alone. thanks for all the help that you have provided me with and best of luck with all your restoration projects!!

thanks - adam

It`s The SeaCraft Library of Congress. Anyone is welcome to read, learn, and ask questions.

Cheers,
GFS

BigLew · #18 08-13-2012, 08:40 PM

fishinusa1989.

Don't feel that you have to leave. You are more than welcome and we appreciate your respect!

There is an endless stream and past posted reservoir of knowledge that pertains to most other similar boats and we are all happy to share our experiences. Let's face facts. You have contracted "boat=itis". Who knows, you maybe be fortunate (or unfortunate enough) to contract "SeaCraft-itis!" Don't think for a moment that we want you to go.