20' Seacraft Straight Inboard?

CapeCodder · #1 12-27-2005, 04:20 PM

I am in the processing of purchasing this 1972 20' foot straight inboard in Florida and was wondering if anyone knows about the history of the 20' inboard. How many were made etc. I was told by the current owner that the boat is factory original except for the new deck that was recently installed. Any information would be helpful. Thanks

Bigshrimpin · #2 12-27-2005, 04:51 PM

Neat Boat but it looks homemade. According to the seacraft production numbers . . .
http://www.classicseacraft.com/SeaCr...eriesfinal.pdf
there were never any sf20 inboards made. Also the bow has an unusual break in the longitudinal steps. Cool boat . . . maybe someone else has some information on this boat.

Finster · #3 12-27-2005, 05:04 PM

I was thinking the same....

Tarpun · #4 12-27-2005, 05:49 PM

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I was told that the boat was factory original...

What factory? The rails added to the chines could be an add on but the front strakes are non-existant. Looks good though.

NoBones · #5 12-27-2005, 05:58 PM

Whoever added the full length spray rail added the
forward lower rail. Just my quess. Close-ups would help.
Never saw a 20 IB. Good luck with her though.

See ya, Ken

Briguy · #6 12-27-2005, 06:01 PM

Seacraft inboards also had a tunnel molded into their hulls. There also seems to be a chine in the forward part of the hull that does not look right. Perhaps a splash of some sort. Not a SC in my opinion.

ScottM · #7 12-27-2005, 06:18 PM

Looks like a cool boat, but I don't think it's original as others have already mentioned. Also, those exhaust ports below the water line would make me a little nervous.

If this boat has a 360 Chrysler, it's been on and off the market for quite a while, maybe 2 years or so.

riprunner · #8 12-27-2005, 08:00 PM

I'll jump on the band-wagon to say I have never heard of a straight inboard Seacraft 20 footer either. Let us know what you end up doing, I would love to see it if you end up buying it.

CapeCodder · #9 12-28-2005, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the feedback, I have not seen it yet in person and will hopefully get to take a good look at it in a couple of weeks and get more information. I had some of the same reservations about the boat but the transom sure does looks identical to a seacraft. Will be interesting to see in person and take out for a test ride. Looks like a great boat to haul up to the Cape for bass fishing. I have owned a 20' outboard and would love to have the transom space and security of an inboard. Will keep you'all posted. Thanks, Jesse

ocuyler · #10 12-29-2005, 12:04 AM

Is it me or does that look like a 23?

If you buy it, PLEASE remove the parasitic attachment on the transom...