23 Seacraft 275 Mercury Verado For Sale - $24,999

[saltyfish7]

23 Seacraft with 05/07 275 Mercury Verado Four Stroke engine under factory warranty though 2012. This boat is ready to fish, dive, or just cruise. All mechanical parts have been upgraded or replaced; from the new powerhead, to the new wiring, new bilge pumps, plumbing, and available trailer. The idea was to replace everything so there would be nothing to chance. I'm selling so I can start a new project. $24,999 Call (Boca Raton, FL) 561-306-3382 or email [email protected]


The Hull:
-1985 23 Seacraft Center Console
-Original gelcoat inside and out
-The inside has some scratches/chips
-The lower deck has some soft spots consistent with its age
-The outer hull is in good condition
-No blisters and the gelcoat is shiny
-30 gallon in-deck livewell
-Huge forward wet or dry storage/fish-box
-Clean under console dry storage

The Engine:
-2005/07 Mercury Verado 275hp Four Stroke
-Factory warranty through 2012
-In 2007 most of the engine was replaced under warranty (Powerhead, Steering, Software)
-Only 50 hours on new powerhead! (146 total)
-All work done by a certified Verado dealer using only Mercury parts
-Mercury corporate has a copy of records

Steering and Controls:
-Mercury SmartCraft SC5000 System Display (i.e. the nice all-in-one display)
-Mercury DTS Digital Throttle System
-Mercury Verado Hydraulic steering

Electrical System:
-All the electrical was completely redone in 08
-New Anchor brand 12 and 14 gauge marine wire with protective shield
-All crimps are marine grade heat shrink connections
-New battery switch and cables
-New fuse blocks that are labeled and numbered – both at the fuse block and at the corresponding electrical part
-All fuses are centrally located under the console
-New high water alarm
-New ProSport dual battery multi-stage on-board charging system ensures both batteries are always charged

Electronics:
-Raymarine DX600X Color fishfinder
-Garmin 182C Color GPS
-ICOM VHF
-CD Player / Stereo and speakers

Metalwork:
-T-top with lightweight hard top (no canvas to replace)
-Leaning post with rocket launcher, backrest, and storage

Fuel System:
-In 06 I had a professional fuel company drain and inspect the tank. They gave it a thumbs up
-Racor fuel filter with clear inspection bowl and easy drain
-Fuel is regularly treated to prevent ethanol problems

Plumbing & Fittings:
-All new plumbing throughout the boat
-New Rule 1500 heavy duty automatic bilge pumps
-New hoses and stainless hose clamps
-New stainless through hulls and shut off valve
-New scuppers and drains

Hatches:
-All hatches are new
-New console door with Southco latch and stainless hardware made out of starboard
-New Bomar bilge access hatches
-The electronics box was recently awl gripped and starboard added to provide a clean, organized way to flush mount the electronics
-New dash box provides cover for the GPS, Fishfinder, and Smartcraft Engine Display

Other:
-Brand new Detwiler hydraulic jack plate that adjusts with the flip of a switch
-16 rod holders plus gunnels racks

Canvas:
-Engine Cover
-Full boat cover (takes 5min to put on)

Trailer (Optional Trailer is Negotiable):
-2007 Nextrail aluminum float on trailer
-Dual axle , Torsion suspension
-6000lb capacity


Classic 23 Seacraft Hull


Mercury Verado Four Stroke under factory warrenty until 2012 (It just had a 1yr service)


The engine has 146 hours total. However the powerhead, steering, and computer software are new.
They were replaced under warranty about 50 hours ago in 2007. I do my best to take very good care of it.
It's like a brand new engine


Mercury Verado 275 Four Stroke


Classic recessed grab rail with forward rod holders


Leaning post with back rest and storage


Raymarine Color Depth Finder, Garmin Color GPS, Mercury "All-in-one" SmartCraft Computer Display, and Digital Throttle (super smooth BTW)


Night shot with electonics on. Note the compass has nighttime lighting


The Smartcraft screen has all the information you could possibly want one in one clean, convenient screen
(fuel level, fuel economy/management, warnings/error codes, and all the engine stats you need)


Electronics box. Recently awl-gripped with starboard box to flush-mount the VHF and CD player


New starboard console hatch with Southco latch and stainless hardware. All electrical switches are new


The boat has been completely re-wired with 12 and 14 gauge Anchor brand marine grade wire and heat shrink crimps.
Everything is clearly numbered, labeled, and zip tied. Also note dual batteries and multi-stage onboard battery charger.
Simply plug the charger in and it will automatically apply the correct charge so both batteries are always is peak form


View of the back of the switches. Again, everything is new with heat shrink crimps. Good wiring is key to hassle free boating


All of the plumbing is new (i.e. stainless thru-hulls, fittings, hoses, and automatic rule 1500 bilge pumps).
Again note how they are clearly labeled and numbered to their matching fuse in the console


High water alarm. Every boat should have one


Brand new hydraulic Detwiler jackplate. Adjusts with the flip of a switch. Allows you to fish the shallow water as well as offshore


Stainless 4 blade prop


Since the engine is under factory warranty through 2012, all but the most basic maintenance has been done by factory authorized Mercury
Verado mechanics. Only Mercury supplies have been used


Engine cover


Full boat cover. Takes 5 minutes to put on and keeps the boat clean


Note the piece of red rope, it helps quickly identify the corners when rolling out the cover


Running lights and flood lights


Cockpit lights


The boat is the perfect balance of easy to tow, yet big enough to take the whole family out


Marathon Key trip with friends


Cruising. The Verado provides plenty of power and torque
(the torque is amazing; as much as a two stroke; you definitely have to hold on if you put the pin down)


The Four Stroke also means its very fuel efficient to run. The Mercury Smartcraft computer display makes it easy to see all the fuel
management numbers

[Old'sCool]

Nice wiring

[Mike5000]

Sweet boat, that Verado looks awesome on there.

[fishingjoey]

That wiring is a really nice job. Nice boat and good luck with the sale.

[saltyfish7]

Thanks for the compliments all - I hope she goes to a good home where she gets lots of use. Let me know if anyone has questions.

[joshmon71]

great rig and great price! cant believe this is still here. what prop and pitch is that? rev 4 17P? the wiring is gorgeous!

[Rlbol]

Very nice boat!
If you dont mind me asking where did you get the new seacraft circuit breaker panel that is below the steering on the console?
How does it run with the 275? performance wise and fuel burn?
Is this one of the pair that were for sale on THT? If so do you still have the other?

[saltyfish7]

Thanks for the compliments guys, I'm happy to answer questions.

Josh,
I'm embarrassed to say I don't remember the pitch on the prop but I'll check tonight. But I can tell you it gives a ton of torque. Stainless 4 blades aren't cheap but they give crisp performance. You don't happen to be the new owner of the white 23 with the Verado that sold not too long ago are you? If so, beautiful boat.

Rlbol,
The Seacraft switch plate is actually original. I got a quote to have one made from Prospect Plastics but the original seemed nicer so I resurrected it. The original setup leaked because the lighting strip caused a bulge. So I backed it with a piece of 1/4 inch thick plexiglass; and I used a router to route a grove to hold the back lighting strip. I sealed the edges with clear 3M 101. I added some extra stainless screws to ensure it sat strait/flat (I have a little OCD in me . Lastly, I replaced all the rocker-switches with new ones.
The Verado performance is nice - what you'd expect from a new Four Stoke engine. Fuel burn at cruse is 9-12gph running at 25-30 depending on conditions/load (I'm typically carrying 4+ passengers plus dive tanks). The Verado was not on THT, I'm a single engine kind of guy - which is why I wanted new, reliable power when I took my wife & friends 20+ miles out for the occasional trolling trip.

[Rlbol]

My original switch panel is pretty rough looking and it still has the old switches in it. Your looks great! I may try and fit the new switches in it like yours!
Good luck on selling her, she is nice!!

[Pancho]

Looks good man, I saw your ad on craigslist the other day and was going to reply and tell you about this site but... any ways good luck with the sale.