New to site. 25 Seacraft , I have Questions...

[homey]

Hello,
Im new to this site!!(after I figured out how to login)Im a former owner of a 1998 21 Seacraft w/Merc efi 200...I was abit disapointed with its overall construction and sold it after 1 season. It did ride well and it looked great...I wanted to go offshore so, I picked up a older 25' Outrage...Anyway, I've read most of the posts regarding Captn C and his living nightmare with Tracker/BPS...Are the New 25's better built? Whats the performance with twin 150's, twin 130's?? or Single 250? Looking for opinions, Thanks, Homey.

[Capt Chuck]

Welcome Homey to CSC

There seems to be a lot of controversy over the airwaves recently with Tracker Marine reference the construction of SeaCraft and Mako boats,especially with the recent sinking tragety off Texas on a 28' Mako [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] There is a member on this site (Ntrain2K) who is a Tracker employee. He claims the company has made great strides in "doing the right thing" Lets face it, you can't turn things around over night. Time will tell. After reading and hearing many Horror stories about the final construction, fit and finish of these boats, I would be extremly leary. I think if I chose to have a boat built by Tracker, I would have to go and camp out at the factory and cling to their shirt tails during the whole build process

The 25' SeaCraft is a 23 footer with a intragated bracket. I think twin 150HP on this boat would be fine. With a pair of 130HP, you might have a problem getting the hull on plane with a single 130hp should you lose a motor. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[FELLOW-SHIP]

Ha Homey
I personally like the design of the 25 CC you got approx 3” wider boat and 2’ longer boat with the running surface the entire 25’ of the boat. It should be a very good riding boat and I think I would like the twin configuration if I had it I probably would go with the 150’s for power and security as Capt Chuck said I really wish they hade made that boat even a little longer let’s say 27’ long instead of just 25 it is almost like the 23 with a bracket again as like Capt Chuck stated. As for the quality of the workmanship I really could not say, it seems that the true boat craftsman’s have been replaced with unskilled workers in many industries and it seems to me that the Seacraft boat builders are no exceptions. Tracker needs to get this part of their boat line under control and I hope that their new verbal commitments are equal to their actual boat quality and craftsmanship Time Will Tell. I appreciate the struggles All companies have to have High Quality with Affordable Pricing due to Competition and Market Demand. For Me the SeaCraft boat especially the 23’ CC is ONE SPECIAL BOAT and after you have had one or have fished in one for a long period of time you will always compare other boats to it.
FellowShip [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[homey]

Thanks for the replies. I recently had a chance to look at a 25 at the Bass Pro in my area... I checked out the area undeneath the console where the porta pottie is located... To enter through the console door,(front of console/seat) you must lift it up with the assistance of 2 rams that actually hold the door up. Any experience with these rams corroding? or this system failing? The Bilge access door at the transom looked abit tight for larger adults to actually enter. Any problems to look for in that area? What Transom bracing to look for?. ** That 23' looks very nice but prefer the larger size of the 25'...According to the brochure the 25' is about 600lbs heavier then the 23'. Any idea on performance, 25' with Optimax 250hp or Verado 275hp? Thanks, Homey.

[Capt Chuck]

Homey

It appears your pretty well stuck on buying a new 25' SeaCraft. Your questions are good ones but may I remind you that this is a "Classic SeaCraft" forum. You are asking questions that should be directed to the current owners/makers/sellers of these boats. Most active board members here are familiar with the refurbishing/technical aspects of the Potter Hulls (1969-1980)

Good Luck with your endeavors [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Finster]

Like Capt.Chuck said. You have to consider the word "Classic" here. If you need to know anything about a "Potterbuilt" boat, you've come to the right place. As far as Tracker goes, your on your own. Their built completely different, though look the same.....

Good luck.

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[homey]

Well, thanks for the info., I figured this was a similar site to Continuouswave.com(whaler owner site,dedicated to all whaler fans). Im not set on buying any new boat just looking for opinions and experiences..... [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

[Ntrain2k]

Thanks for the replies. I recently had a chance to look at a 25 at the Bass Pro in my area... I checked out the area undeneath the console where the porta pottie is located... To enter through the console door,(front of console/seat) you must lift it up with the assistance of 2 rams that actually hold the door up. Any experience with these rams corroding? or this system failing? The Bilge access door at the transom looked abit tight for larger adults to actually enter. Any problems to look for in that area? What Transom bracing to look for?. ** Any idea on performance, 25' with Optimax 250hp or Verado 275hp? Thanks, Homey.

The rams are like that because of the design of the hinge for the console door. The rams actually help hold the door shut, as well as open. They are mounted so that once the door closes so far, it passes the fulcrum point of the hinge and pushes it shut as well. It helps to prevent any "slap" from the door if the person piloting the boat catches a rough wave, and the console door is not latched. As far as the transom goes, you should not have a problem with it. I can't really give you performance numbers with 250 opti's, but we were able to hit 56 mph with two 200 opti's . I'm pretty sure you will not be able to purchase the SC 25 with dual 275 Verado's.If there is anything else that I can help you with please do not hesitate to ask.

[Ntrain2k]

Welcome Homey to CSC

There seems to be a lot of controversy over the airwaves recently with Tracker Marine reference the construction of SeaCraft and Mako boats,especially with the recent sinking tragety off Texas on a 28' Mako [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] There is a member on this site (Ntrain2K) who is a Tracker employee. He claims the company has made great strides in "doing the right thing" Lets face it, you can't turn things around over night. Time will tell. After reading and hearing many Horror stories about the final construction, fit and finish of these boats, I would be extremly leary. I think if I chose to have a boat built by Tracker, I would have to go and camp out at the factory and cling to their shirt tails during the whole build process

I wish you could actually come and see the new build process, as well as what we are putting out now.

[Finster]

Ntrain, let keep in mind the word "Classic". If your here doing a sales pitch for Tracker I think you've come to the wrong place.
Or make an exceptionally large donation.....