1980"s era 20sf's

strick · #1 09-22-2018, 06:36 PM

I should know this but just wanted to check with the pro's...I think I remember hearing that the later 80"s 20sf's are slightly longer then the earlier Potter era models? I see on the net where some are calling them a 21 rather then a 20. Also I remember something about a hook in the hull...I think that was on a 23 mold. Any thing in particular to watch out for if one was to re do a later 80's 20sf? Sandy I know you have one...

strick

Capt Chuck · #2 09-22-2018, 06:52 PM

Hook was on the port side Sceptre 23'. After CSY around 1983 as I remember. I don't recall the 20' had changed in length ?

Capt Terry · #3 09-22-2018, 07:30 PM

If you search Bushwacker had some posts describing the hook. Don’t think it was on very many.

gofastsandman · #4 09-22-2018, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by strick

I should know this but just wanted to check with the pro's...I think I remember hearing that the later 80"s 20sf's are slightly longer then the earlier Potter era models? I see on the net where some are calling them a 21 rather then a 20. Also I remember something about a hook in the hull...I think that was on a 23 mold. Any thing in particular to watch out for if one was to re do a later 80's 20sf? Sandy I know you have one...

strick

Doc, a 20 is a 20.
Nice to have you back.

Do you want my 20?

FLexpat · #5 09-22-2018, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by strick

I should know this but just wanted to check with the pro's...I think I remember hearing that the later 80"s 20sf's are slightly longer then the earlier Potter era models? I see on the net where some are calling them a 21 rather then a 20. Also I remember something about a hook in the hull...I think that was on a 23 mold. Any thing in particular to watch out for if one was to re do a later 80's 20sf? Sandy I know you have one...

strick

GFS will know for sure but I think you are right. My recollection is that the Tracker era(?) 20s were about 6" longer and had a slightly higher deck. The only hook I know of was on the 23 as Capt Chuck mentioned. I remember hearing about a slightly shortened 23 being sold as a 21 but that may not be accurate or it could have been a one-off; the beam would be the giveaway on that.

Joe R · #6 09-22-2018, 09:45 PM

I have loads of old brochures at my office , but they made a 20 that was a bit bigger than the potter 20...but not a tracker...and they also at one time advertised the MA as over 20. If I remember I look over the brochures later

Joe R
21 SeaCraft 1998
Susie 2

PigSticker · #7 09-22-2018, 10:00 PM

The 80's were 20 4" and the 70's were 19 6"

gofastsandman · #8 09-22-2018, 10:14 PM

SCI raised the deck of the 20.
Mid eighties.

strick · #9 09-22-2018, 11:10 PM

All very informative replies Thanks fellas. I've only seen one 80's 20 sf and it seemed a bit longer then the 69 20 sf I rebuilt several years ago. I did not measure it. Just doing some research and catching up. I have not been out on my boat in a very long time...It's ready to go for a short shake down cruise when I get the time. Bunch of other projects are keeping me off the water.

strick

gofastsandman · #10 09-23-2018, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by strick

All very informative replies Thanks fellas. I've only seen one 80's 20 sf and it seemed a bit longer then the 69 20 sf I rebuilt several years ago. I did not measure it. Just doing some research and catching up. I have not been out on my boat in a very long time...It's ready to go for a short shake down cruise when I get the time. Bunch of other projects are keeping me off the water.

strick

There is also a short spray strake under her nose.
Maybe they extended her beak a few inches???