Best riding SeaCraft model ?

[bgreene]

Is it the 23' Sceptre or bigger model ?

The extremely rare Mosely 21' that the original SeaCraft founder built before Potter ?

Riding defined as overall ocean performance - chop, rough conditions etc......

[castalot]

I own a 23 but would have to vote for the original 21 even though I've never seen one in person Nevermind been out in one

[77SceptreOB]

23 Sceptre

[Bushwacker]

If you exclude Moesly's 8' beam 27-30' race only hulls, I'd vote for the Seafari 25 because of it's 25.5 degree deadrise combined with 8' beam as best, followed by the Moesly 21, which has virtually the same hull bottom forward as the 25, then a Moesly 27 Seamaster due to shear mass and waterline length, and then the Sceptre/Tsunami 23.

[red20]

All depends on the conditions but I guess longer, more beam and weight will always win unless you are looking to go fast and shallow.

[cdavisdb]

I'm at a disadvantage cause I've never ridden in a 23, but my 25 seafari is so much better than any deepV 23-24 ft boat I've ever been in that I would not be surprised if it is the best riding. That includes going into a sea and any other angle I've experienced, seas up to a steep 8 ft+, 5 ft going directly into it. The boat is just amazing, never feels uncertain, no matter how nasty it gets.

At rest, it rolls more than I would like, more than a 24 degree deadrise Seabird, a bit less than a 23 formula/Albermarle, but doesn't seem to ever have the snap roll(thank the good Lord) that will get you in a Formula.

[DonV]

Hey Denny, every time I walk up to Skip and Carla's place and see their 21'er with the "knife" front entry I can't imagine a SeaCraft that would ride better than that!! Maybe someday, before I die, they will finish it and take me for a ride.......hint, hint!!!!

[pelican]

inboard powered 23 center console - that's my choice for best riding sea craft

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by DonV

Hey Denny, every time I walk up to Skip and Carla's place and see their 21'er with the "knife" front entry I can't imagine a SeaCraft that would ride better than that!! Maybe someday, before I die, they will finish it and take me for a ride.......hint, hint!!!!

We need to have a glassin` and riggin` party.

Carl`s SeaMaster was his fave. A pearl.

I`m remaining small and underwater.

Had a nice two tank dive.
Cheers,
GFS

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by cdavisdb

I'm at a disadvantage cause I've never ridden in a 23, but my 25 seafari is so much better than any deepV 23-24 ft boat I've ever been in that I would not be surprised if it is the best riding. That includes going into a sea and any other angle I've experienced, seas up to a steep 8 ft+, 5 ft going directly into it. The boat is just amazing, never feels uncertain, no matter how nasty it gets.

At rest, it rolls more than I would like, more than a 24 degree deadrise Seabird, a bit less than a 23 formula/Albermarle, but doesn't seem to ever have the snap roll(thank the good Lord) that will get you in a Formula.

When I quit trailering and finally keep a boat / slip - the 25' Seafari is one I'll be looking for.
Need twins or single outboard fine ? ( I don't like IO's for saltwater sue )
Thanks for the reply.