1973 Seacraft 23' Potter Built

[bassriver]

Still available

[Finster]

By your name I am guessing that your on Bass River off the Mullica?

[ScottM]

By your name I am guessing that your on Bass River off the Mullica?

Nope, Bass River on Cape Cod.

[bassriver]

ScottM has got it, the boat is located in South Yarmouth, MA right on the Bass River...thanks ScottM

We are considering all offers....

[matt23]

If the boat is still availabe I'd like to ask you some questions and I would also like to take a look at the boat if possible. My phone number is 781 706 8240

[bassriver]

Matt, boat is still available, I left a message on your phone with my number, look forward to speaking with you, and we'd be happy to schedule a time to view the boat, talk to you soon, thanks, Steve

[bassriver]

Reduced $25,900 - accepting reasonable offers as well

[Clambaron]

I have a couple of questions for you. What could one expect in terms of hours on this setup ? I am coming from a 4 stroke outboard so I am not as familiar with I/O's. Will the 23 ride better with the I/O or with an outboard ? Thanks. I just sold my boat so i am looking. I live on the Cape.

[1bayouboy]

I/Os get a bad rap most of the time, especially on forums like THT. I have a boat with the same package except a Bravo 1 instead of a Bravo 3. Having that much weight that low in the hull makes it pretty stable. It gets good fuel economy. The engine is fully fresh water cooled meaning raw water enters the exhaust as the exhaust exits the elbow so the manifolds will last a long time having nothing in them but coolant. You have to do the maintenance on I/Os. I remove my drive every year and check the alignment. Change oil and gear lube. Keep the Gimbal Bearing and coupler greased (the coupler is a reach literally). He's already got the Smartcraft gauges and those things are cool....all kinds of engine info, fuel burn, etc. I went offshore yesterday and the gauge said I used 70.8 gallons....I put 70 gallons in the boat when I refilled. I think the package can last 1000s of hours if you maintain it right.

Things to note....replacing the seawater pump could be an engine lift...it will be on my boat this winter. But if you can do that kind of thing yourself you can save a lot of $$ plus have a great understanding of the mechanical side of your boat. I'm also with FrFrank on the two motors for offshore thought so I have a 4S kicker.

[Entourage]

My buddy has a 24 privateer with 350 mercruiser carburated and a bravo2 outdrive. The motor has 8500 hours on it. Looking to rebuild it this year though.