Soon to be new owner...have some questions

kwluis · #1 03-03-2005, 01:50 PM

First off, great site with a lot of useful info.

I just ordered a brand new 23 a week ago and I should be taking delivery of it in about 6 weeks or so. My questions are:

How many feet of 1/2" anchor line can the storage compartment hold?

What kind of performance numbers will I honestly get with a 225 opti?

How many gallons is the factory freshwater tank?

I didn't get eisenglass for it. Do you think that is something that will be needed for this boat down the line?

Any other suggestions or helpful comments would be appreciated. Thanks!!

Luis

kwluis · #2 03-18-2005, 11:59 AM

bump...

Rich · #3 03-18-2005, 01:16 PM

If you don't mind me asking, how much are you paying for it?

Rich

kwluis · #4 03-18-2005, 01:44 PM

It was $43k before tax and right around $49ish after.

I got it with boat/motor/trailer. Stainless prop, stainless dive ladder, trim tabs, fresh & saltwater washdown, t-top, leaning post, 3 months of sea tow, $1000 gift card to Bass Pro Shops, and a 10% off card to BPS.

Rich · #5 03-18-2005, 01:54 PM

So, 50K for a 23 Seacraft...

What year is it? Is it a brand new one from the Seacraft plant out of North Carolina? Or is it a left over?

On another note: Looks like seacraft finally updated their website: www.seacraft-boats.com

kwluis · #6 03-18-2005, 02:16 PM

It's a 2005.

I was hesitant at first because of all the things that I have heard. I had my father check out all of the wiring, connections, fittings, etc. He does marine elecrtical work as well as other little quality control things on brand new million dollar yachts and government boats. He gave it a thumbs up...not as good as Seavee or contender, but not bad.

I am waiting for the boat to be built and delivered...ordered it at the Miami Boat show.

I saw the website earlier and it's better than it was before.

Ntrain2k · #7 03-20-2005, 08:44 AM

Quote:

It's a 2005.

I was hesitant at first because of all the things that I have heard. I had my father check out all of the wiring, connections, fittings, etc. He does marine elecrtical work as well as other little quality control things on brand new million dollar yachts and government boats. He gave it a thumbs up...not as good as Seavee or contender, but not bad.

I am waiting for the boat to be built and delivered...ordered it at the Miami Boat show.

I saw the website earlier and it's better than it was before.

I'm glad some of our new improvments are starting to show up on the boats in the field. When you get your new boat, I sincerly hope you enjoy it!

Finster · #8 03-20-2005, 10:03 AM

Don't expect a warm welcome here brother. Start building something that diserves the name Seacraft. Then come back! [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] Those improvement were obvisiouly missing on the boats at the AC show.

Capt Chuck · #9 03-20-2005, 03:05 PM

Ntrain2K

It's nice to see someone from the "New SeaCraft" visiting the "Classic SeaCraft" people [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

I think an introduction of yourself for the 1st posting would be appropriate. Are your future comments personnal (from Ron) or representing SeaCraft / Tracker [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

Because in the past the new has not been very coopertive with the old [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

ocuyler · #10 03-20-2005, 03:22 PM

Ron,

Welcome to ClassicSeaCraft.com. We're glad to see you here. As Finster indicated, we have been left with a bad taste in our mouth with some of the things that have been happening over the last several years in terms of quality and OEM responcibility for warantee work and initial build quality.

HOWEVER, we are SeaCraft addicts here and I, for one, am glad to see the staff changes/additions and recent positive efforts to put the word out that a big effort is being made. We are looking forward to seeing the proof in the final product and customer satisfaction.

Thanks for visiting. We look forward to hearing your contributions.