Let's talk hulls

[numbskull]

You're on the right track, rebuilding a 20' seacraft. There was also a popular 19 foot hull called a capecodder that I think was built in mattapoisset which was popular with the commerical guys back then and was probably more fuel efficent (i never rode in one). A 21 mako (@1986 when they reissued it) was a decent riding boat, but stay away from the 20 mako, which pounded a lot. If you're planning to go far or fish with more than one other guy, look into a 23 seacraft, though by the time you are done rebuilding and repowering the savings are marginal.

[capesams]

I still wouldn't give up my older 23 seacrapper for anything new even if I had bundle's of cash....there's also a 21-22'er called a hy-liner that's a wave eatter too...capecodder's were still being built in so. chatham not long ago and may still be.........most guy's[comm.] that make a living off the water here , [older23's i/o's]seacraft is number one...capecodder's are number two. those with deep pocket's buy what is called a [forgot the name ] which is a hull taken off a 23 sc an extended to 24'.

[likwid]

Get a Mackenzie.

[slapshot]

Originally Posted by capesams

. those with deep pocket's buy what is called a [forgot the name ] which is a hull taken off a 23 sc an extended to 24'.

Are you thinking of the Topaz or the Silverhawk? Both are sweet, but pricey. The one with the inboard on a jackshaft has a nice cockpit.

[capesams]

that's it.."silverhawk"..all I could think of was seahawk which was a cheap copy of a seaox.

[JohnR]

Silverhawk was bought by Topaz... Pretty nice boats....

Let's see - knock off of Seacraft hulls:

Silverhawk (probably the best knock off)
Cape Cod Marine 26 (stretched 23) / now Albin 26
Sailfish
Palm Beach
Quonset Point 25
Helms 21

A few others but all I can think of off the top of my head....

[afterhours]

old formulas 23' was a hull of a hell!

[Jon G]

Cape, that Hi liner hull is a 222 pretty sweet old ride. Theres one or two nice ones around. The only thing that will make me sell my 74' 20 seacraft is a 23' seacraft.