1998 23SC info needed please

[Scott1115]

Please give me some insight to the 1998 23' SC.

I believe these were produced by Tracker, but not sure. It might have been made in the Miami plant by the original fabricators but recently purchased by tracker. Trying to find out if there's wood (or not) in the boat. Any problems known with this vintage? Anything specific to look at or be concerned with? How's the bilge access?

I know the SC23 is known for it's great ride...weather and seas permitting, is this boat NE offshore capable (60-70NM)? I have a valise raft, EPIRB, sat phone. etc...and usually buddy-boat with others.

Thanks

[Scott1115]

Anyone?

[Old'sCool]

23 is quite capable but the range is obviously fuel dependant. Sounds like you have all the safety gear. Buddy boat is optional in my opinion. My 23 is 25 yrs older so no comment on that year but the hull surface is the same while construction/deck layout is different. Our off shore trips average ~160 nm roundtrip burning ~75 gals with Yam 250 2S.

[kmoose]

Yes there is wood but we all have it and for the most part we all have to deal with wood issues sooner or later. The 23 is one of the best of its size class out there. Easy to trailer, and a 250 will give you all the power you will ever need but a 200 does fine. They are renowned as you know for a very good ride in a moderate sea and for most handle a 2-4 foot seas very well depending on wave interval. Anything up to 6" can be daunting but survivable and above that I go golfing. With modern outboard power you can bank on at least 2 nautical mpg and I've heard if you go with an Etec you can leave port with a half a tank and return with a full one...

How far you trust one offshore is limited to the captain and fuel capacity. While some here may argue this, the 23 does not have magical powers that defy the laws of hydrodynamics and allows you to run with 50'+ sport fishes. If you pick your days it will exceed your expectations and leave most other 23s floundering in your wake with spilled coffee and tackle scattered all over their deck.

[Scott1115]

I can deal with wood. I was unsure as I've heard this hull does and does not.

[SteveH]

my current 23 is two years newer….no wood. Mine has been a great boat. When I installed my thru hull transducer a few years back, I drilled a hole out of the bottom which was approx three-eights to one-half thick. The older Potter built hulls had a bit more glass. Nonetheless I have been very happy with my Tracker built hull.

[ocuyler]

These are all very good reply, which I agree with.

[kmoose]

Originally Posted by SteveH

my current 23 is two years newer….no wood. Mine has been a great boat. When I installed my thru hull transducer a few years back, I drilled a hole out of the bottom which was approx three-eights to one-half thick. The older Potter built hulls had a bit more glass. Nonetheless I have been very happy with my Tracker built hull.

the Tracker hull has composite floors and transom?

[PigSticker]

Yes the late 90s on up do, but the late 80s trackers are wood

[bigtahuna]

The '98s were built by Silver King and are wood free with a composite transom. I've owned my '98 for ten years and have been very happy with my little tank.