Purchased a Seacraft / Not sure what I have

[bbh57]

Here's my opinion, You are a moron!

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by flyingfrizzle

I have to agree, A old seacraft hull is worth what some one is willing to pay on the current market.

True value, some may be tons of cash. But fact of the matter many of the older hulls with rotten transoms are going from free to around $500.

Its like base ball cards and nascar collectables, the book value of my nascar collection is 1.5 million. The ebay sale value may only be 1.5 dollars on a open auction with no reserve.

Restoring it and having one of the best boats ever made....Priceless!

Pics of the Nascar museum?

[NoBones]

Originally Posted by Marsh Bear

What I am not looking for: quotes from dead people, inert rhetoric, and people that take everything as a joke. I went out on a limb to make an investment on this and am looking for true blue information about it. The whole "It's worth what you paid for it" grandpa speak is not at all helpful; especially if you don't know what I paid for it. I hope that other members of this community are a little more helpful and professional.

Ugh, investment ? Out on a limb ?

If you went out on the limb for more than $500 for your dream boat, you
cannot afford to restore it !!

Rule number 1 on CSC, Do not question the "Grandpa's" here be because thats what the majority of us are !

You have NO clue what the base of the membership is all about...

So with that said keep coming back with BS remarks and you can
go over to THT with the rest of the MORONS ! You will not even be allowed
to comeback on here..

Hope this clears things up for you !


Sincerely,
"Grandpa Boneless"

[Ryan]

Insulting Capt Chuck? That's some bulls$&t. Marsh bear don't come in here and be a dick. The boats worth what you paid for it. Look at the for sale section there was a professionally restored seafari with a newer motor asking 14500. Full restoration, that's a new transom, tank, rewired, hydraulic steering, painted, 2009 150 etec. It was also an outboard model which is more desirable than an io.
If you think any hull is an investment you need to rethink your strategy.
And like no bones said we are all long time members and friends here and more than willing to share experience and tips.

[Spidercrab]

mr mushbrain
u bee barkin up dead dogs azz

mee maw will wip ur azz fer bad mouthin mr cap chuck

hav nice day

sam

[Terry England]

Marsh Bear,
Rule No.1 - Don't mess with the moderators - it will be painful if you do! They have secret powers!
Rule No.2 - Do not ask "What is my boat worth?" - we are all "upside down" with our rides and we're OK with it. It's part of the cult here, but it's a good cult - like the Boy Scouts. You start it as a Webelow and someday you might be an Eagle Scout but there are a few little steps along the way. Proceed cautiously - and don't trip off a Claymore!
Rule No.3 - Wear Safety Glasses when using an angle grinder or sawzall. Invest it a few Tivek suits. Tape up your sleeves and let 'er Rip. If you pull an
"afishin86", see if Kmoose can use your cabin top. Mel doesn't nee too much head room, but more than Ken has. A 25 Septrefari, awesome!
Rule No.4 - lighten up Bud - If you can't take a joke, you shoudn't own a boat. However, you do have the best ride out there.

[DonV]

Trying to be a nice moderator.........but my secret "moderator power ring" was stolen by GFS!!

However Mr. Marsh Bear you stepped in a really big pile of poop!!! Wipe your feet.......

[Capt Chuck]

Chuck. I am just trying to learn more about what I have. What I am not looking for: quotes from dead people, inert rhetoric, and people that take everything as a joke. I went out on a limb to make an investment on this and am looking for true blue information about it. The whole "It's worth what you paid for it" grandpa speak is not at all helpful; especially if you don't know what I paid for it]

Sir
Is this really your feeling here?
Where do you draw the line from "grandpa" and "experience" ?
I have been an owner, seller and enthusiast of SeaCraft boats for over 42 years like a big majority of our forum members.

For you to come on this site and think my response was old school coupled with inert rhetoric and quoted from Dead people only shows your immaturity.

BTW: Going out on a limb and purchasing a boat without knowledge of what your buying is like taking a bite out of a Dog Turd because it looks like a Tootsie Roll....

I am also one of the Administrators of this website, Your comments are not welcome

[McGillicuddy]

Marsh Bear,

I'm one the young guys here, I grew up with the Mighty Zeppelin and Bobby Dylan...a simple " come on, guys" gets the conversation going in the right direction.

You have a Moesly era Seafari, I'd guess, 1968,'69, maybe '70.
If you cleaned it up and got it running it might be worth $2-4000 to the right buyer.
But the down side is there is little interest in and old i/o.

However, if you're into it for your for your own use, the value could be priceless. The Seafari is a very versatile and very capable little boat. Many have made the trip to the Bahamas in south FL or the runs to oil rigs or the gulf. That old motor or a modern replacement offers a 4-5 mpg cruise and makes a wonderful little pocket cruiser if you will.

Our friend Denny (Bushwacker) is perhaps its greatest advocate having done circumnavigations of FL and the Bahamas in his, and Csick Nick has put 200+lb giant Blue fin in his cuddy off Stellwagen and other hallowed grounds of MA.

Get her scrubbed and see what she looks like. The early ones were very strong. Her bones might surprise.

I urge you to learn all you can about this boat. They are worth the effort. Bowrider65's father invented this hull. She has a complementary website that provides a wealth of information, reviews, ads, and real history. Here is a link to the site:
http://www.moeslyseacraft.com/literature.html

Start using the search engine as well, but remember spelling - its a Seafari not Safari.

Yours definitely looks like the camping edition with the head and maybe the camp stove and sink under the passenger seat (I cant really tell).

Good luck and ask away, most of the guys remarks weren't meant to offend they just wanna buy yer boat cheap But you gotta play nice cuz we're nice peeps, most of the time. Seriously, Like Don said, they just want you to know to look at your restoration budget, and then double or triple it. Or more.

Cheers,
Gillie

[Billybob]

O.K. I gotta laugh.
If the young guy grew up with Zeppelin & Dylan, what the hell did the Grampa's grow up with?

Doesn't matter what the boat's worth really, matters what you want in a boat. This place can show you how to do virtually anything.
Unless you're disrespectful to the membership.