New Boats

seacraftks · #1 11-27-2010, 07:38 AM

Was wondering if what i heard is true that they are no longer producing seacrafts and none have been made sine 09

pair of jacks · #2 11-27-2010, 03:34 PM

I heard the same thing while I was down in Florida in September- stopped at a SeaCraft dealer wanting to see the 26- was told he had none and they stopped producing for good- he only had used SeaCrafts- very sad to hear- guess we all have collector items

bridgeman · #3 11-27-2010, 06:25 PM

I think Tracker will still make you one if you have the $$$

seacraftks · #4 11-27-2010, 06:29 PM

Thanks for the insight very sad to see a great hull no longer in being produced,

Ryan · #5 11-27-2010, 06:51 PM

They will be back, hopefully under new ownership.

JohnB · #6 11-27-2010, 09:12 PM

Most of the boat builders in FL are shutdown or on life support. Many of them, like SeaCraft/Mako moved to the Carolinas, and with the economy in the tank down here, there are not many boats being made. I am not sure this industry is ever coming back to what it was 5 years ago.

SeaCraft has been through many changes and owners. My guess at some point someone will pick up the name and carry on. I would bet some crazy guy over in Edgwater will start production along with restoration

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Fr. Frank · #7 11-28-2010, 12:53 AM

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Most of the boat builders in FL are shutdown or on life support.

Even ProLine is closing it's factory here in Citrus County. There is some talk of a merger or facility-sharing agreement with Monterey Boats 25 miles up the road in Williston, but only an unconfirmed rumor.

ProLine sales are down over 90% from 5 years ago.

Blackfin26 · #8 11-28-2010, 01:37 AM

I just picked up an '09 23TE Seacraft...there should be one or two of the 26MA models left for sale in Fla. I believe they only built these models for one year and then stopped because of the economy...talk about bad timing. I believe they'll build the smaller models on order but am not sure.

copout · #9 11-28-2010, 11:09 AM

A buddy gets delivery of his new 09 32' in 3 weeks. With twin v-rats he stole this boat! It's a shame to hear they are shutting down.

DonV · #10 11-28-2010, 05:22 PM

Yes Sir kinda scary, went up to Cedar Key a few weeks ago and the Pro Line plant is a ghost town. Also went by the Yellowfin plant on my way back from Surplus Marine in Sarasota, another ghost town. I think I saw two boats being built. Makes my old clunker, paid for SeaCraft look pretty good!!!!