2000 23 seacraft

[Rob218]

Have a 2000 23' seacraft and was wondering if anyone knows where it was built and also the quality of build
Thx

[pair of jacks]

I have a 2000 SC21 which was built by Tracker and I bought new. I have heard all about the poor quality, etc. of the Tracker boats but I love mine and I feel the quality of the build, fit & finish is very good. I've had no problems or issues with that end. Now the design I have some issues with- such as the in deck live well that fills with water everytime it rains or you wash down and I hate the anchor locker that you must get on your stomach to access but those are design issues and not quality issues. Like I said, I think my boat is well made and has held up well. My 2 cents.

[Rob218]

Thanks for the reply, after a little research i found that silver king built Seacrafts from 94 to 02. Anyway love the ride of the boat, dont think there is any other better riding 23 than Seacraft. Still trying to find the right prop for my 225 opti, running a mirage 17pitch right now not getting full rpm.
Thoughts?

[ScottM]

Originally Posted by Rob218

i found that silver king built Seacrafts from 94 to 02.

Same thing as Tracker/BPS/Mako Marine.

[McGillicuddy]

Originally Posted by Rob218

Thanks for the reply, after a little research i found that silver king built Seacrafts from 94 to 02. Anyway love the ride of the boat, dont think there is any other better riding 23 than Seacraft. Still trying to find the right prop for my 225 opti, running a mirage 17pitch right now not getting full rpm.
Thoughts?

Mirage or Mirage plus? Have you checked your motor height? Measure the height of the cavitation plate relative to the keel while the two are parallel. If the anti-cavitation plate isn't at least an 1-1/2" above the keel, you'll want to raise your motor a notch or 2. What RPMS are you getting now? How far from target RPMs?

[SteveH]

I have a 2000 23 seacraft. It is my second seacraft; my first was a potter built master angler..... In response, it has been a very good boat. The gel coat is in great condition. I have been very pleased with it overall. It is obviously a great riding boat.

I also have a 225 opti and have found the 17 pitch mirage is the best prop. I think the diameter is 15 or 15 1/4 .... I also have a 19 pitch with a smaller diameter and it does not perform as well with that prop. It is my back up prop that I carry offshore. I will be buying a new 300 soon though.

[pair of jacks]

I ran a mirage plus 17 pitch on my 200 Opti before I repowered with good results

[bj]

Hey Pair of Jacks. I had the same problem with the in floor live well on my 2003 21'. I sealed the existing lid and installed a smaller access hatch with a flip up lid that seals when closed. This solved the rainwater problem but one of the best things is now it is a pressurized livewell. It fills completely now and keeps bait better. I hesitated in doing this because I didn't really want to cut a new hole in the big lid but as it turned out I have been real happy with the decision. I got tired of always having to empty and clean it as it was set up from the factory.

[SteveH]

BJ, I like that idea with the below-deck livewell. I agree that it is a PITA keeping the water out of it. I have a relatively new and very good boat cover that was custom made (1500.00) which helps a lot. I also drilled a hole and made a small plug at the bottom of the livewell. I leave the plug out and let it drain into the bilge area when it is on the trailer. It does not leak and works very well, at least so far. I figure filling a small hole would be easy if I decide I dont like it........ I just got tired of constantly dealing with the issue. I may have tried your idea if I thought about it.

[TooFly]

Ruge13 has the same boat. Not sure what year, though. You might ask him.

Paul