28' Scotty Craft
 

Has anyone worked on, (heard of) or have any information on Scotty Craft
Boats? From what I can tell they are mostly pre-1970 boats, but I have
found one that is in good condition in need of Power and cabin outfitting
and am interested.

My only concern is its seaworthness. One person compared it to the Bertram
Moppie, is this a fair compairison?

Thanks in advance!!!

Mark.

28' Scotty Craft
 

To clarify, when I say seaworthiness I really meant their hull design, ride
etc. I prefer to have a reasonably dry and stable ride. I have been told
that this boat is a great design, heavy, and dry for its size.

Any information that anyone has on this boat or the manufacture will be
greatly appreciated!!

Thanks.

"Mark Davis" wrote in message
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Has anyone worked on, (heard of) or have any information on Scotty Craft
Boats? From what I can tell they are mostly pre-1970 boats, but I have
found one that is in good condition in need of Power and cabin outfitting
and am interested.

My only concern is its seaworthness. One person compared it to the
Bertram
Moppie, is this a fair compairison?

Thanks in advance!!!

Mark.

28' Scotty Craft
 

Has anyone worked on, (heard of) or have any information on Scotty Craft
Boats? From what I can tell they are mostly pre-1970 boats, but I have
found one that is in good condition in need of Power and cabin outfitting
and am interested.

My only concern is its seaworthness. One person compared it to the Bertram
Moppie, is this a fair compairison?

Thanks in advance!!!

Mark.









I used to own one from about 1980 to 1985. I believe you'll find it's actually
a 29'. Very similar in the hull design to the 28 Bertram.

They made an open model day boat and a closed cabin. We had the closed cabin
with a/c. The couch folded up into 2 single beds and the front v-berth was
about the size of a king size bed. Very comfortable. The head had a sink and
shower with hot and cold water. All in all it was a great boat for weekends to
the Bahamas.

The engines were twin 350 chevys with v-drives. That kept the engines down
under the cockpit and out of the way.The v-drives were somewhat problematic in
that you had to keep the u-joints lubricated or you'd lose a drive shaft. I
remember we had to rebuild a v-drive at least once. It was about $350 at the
local machine shop at the time.
The 350 engine is about as inexpensive an engine as you can find. I went from
that to a boat with Detroit 6-71's and I remember we could replace an engine in
the Scotty Craft for about the same price as changing one liner in the diesel.
I always regretted moving up to a larger boat.

The boat was extremely maneuverable. It could spin a perfect circle right in
it's own radius. Very easy to dock for a boat that size.

That boat was the most fun and, I have the most memories of any boat I've
owned. I'd love to have it back. It was also the most fish catching boat I've
ever owned. Sailfish loved that boat. Many a day in the winter we'd be bouncing
around in 6 to 8 foot seas and we'd have multiple hook-ups. I think our record
was 8 sails in one afternoon off Boynton Beach.

The boat is very seaworthy. We kept it in Boynton Beach and that inlet is
notorious. There weren't very many days we couldn't get out.

Let me know more about the one you're looking at. Never know, it could be my
old one. There's not may of them around. any more. And if you have any
questions, I'd be glad to help out if I can.

Barry

28' Scotty Craft
 

Thanks so much for a detailed description!

That was everything I wanted to know and then some. I'll let you know how I
come out, the boat right now is in South Fl, so it is always possible its
your old boat.

Thanks again.

Mark.

"F330 GT" wrote in message
...
Has anyone worked on, (heard of) or have any information on Scotty Craft
Boats? From what I can tell they are mostly pre-1970 boats, but I have
found one that is in good condition in need of Power and cabin outfitting
and am interested.

My only concern is its seaworthness. One person compared it to the
Bertram
Moppie, is this a fair compairison?

Thanks in advance!!!

Mark.









I used to own one from about 1980 to 1985. I believe you'll find it's
actually
a 29'. Very similar in the hull design to the 28 Bertram.

They made an open model day boat and a closed cabin. We had the closed
cabin
with a/c. The couch folded up into 2 single beds and the front v-berth was
about the size of a king size bed. Very comfortable. The head had a sink
and
shower with hot and cold water. All in all it was a great boat for
weekends to
the Bahamas.

The engines were twin 350 chevys with v-drives. That kept the engines down
under the cockpit and out of the way.The v-drives were somewhat
problematic in
that you had to keep the u-joints lubricated or you'd lose a drive shaft.
I
remember we had to rebuild a v-drive at least once. It was about $350 at
the
local machine shop at the time.
The 350 engine is about as inexpensive an engine as you can find. I went
from
that to a boat with Detroit 6-71's and I remember we could replace an
engine in
the Scotty Craft for about the same price as changing one liner in the
diesel.
I always regretted moving up to a larger boat.

The boat was extremely maneuverable. It could spin a perfect circle right
in
it's own radius. Very easy to dock for a boat that size.

That boat was the most fun and, I have the most memories of any boat I've
owned. I'd love to have it back. It was also the most fish catching boat
I've
ever owned. Sailfish loved that boat. Many a day in the winter we'd be
bouncing
around in 6 to 8 foot seas and we'd have multiple hook-ups. I think our
record
was 8 sails in one afternoon off Boynton Beach.

The boat is very seaworthy. We kept it in Boynton Beach and that inlet is
notorious. There weren't very many days we couldn't get out.

Let me know more about the one you're looking at. Never know, it could be
my
old one. There's not may of them around. any more. And if you have any
questions, I'd be glad to help out if I can.

Barry

28' Scotty Craft
 

F330,
I'd dove with Splashdown divers in Boynton Beach, if it's that inlet
that has a bridge you go under and a bunch of fishermen on the wall, ya it's
an interesting ride.
Paul

"F330 GT" wrote in message
...
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That boat was the most fun and, I have the most memories of any boat I've
owned. I'd love to have it back. It was also the most fish catching boat
I've
ever owned. Sailfish loved that boat. Many a day in the winter we'd be
bouncing
around in 6 to 8 foot seas and we'd have multiple hook-ups. I think our
record
was 8 sails in one afternoon off Boynton Beach.

The boat is very seaworthy. We kept it in Boynton Beach and that inlet is
notorious. There weren't very many days we couldn't get out.

Let me know more about the one you're looking at. Never know, it could be
my
old one. There's not may of them around. any more. And if you have any
questions, I'd be glad to help out if I can.

Barry

28' Scotty Craft
 

F330,
I'd dove with Splashdown divers in Boynton Beach, if it's that inlet
that has a bridge you go under and a bunch of fishermen on the wall, ya it's
an interesting ride.
Paul

That's the one. Tides rip through that skinny little inlet. A good strong
outgoing tide with a strong NE winter wind and you come out the inlet and face
6 to 8 foot rollers coming over the shifting sand bar. Local knowledge is a
must. They lose a lot of boats in that inlet.


Barry

28' Scotty Craft
 

Thanks so much for a detailed description!

That was everything I wanted to know and then some. I'll let you know how I
come out, the boat right now is in South Fl, so it is always possible its
your old boat.

Thanks again.

Mark.

"F330 GT" wrote in message
...
Has anyone worked on, (heard of) or have any information on Scotty Craft
Boats? From what I can tell they are mostly pre-1970 boats, but I have
found one that is in good condition in need of Power and cabin outfitting
and am interested.

My only concern is its seaworthness. One person compared it to the
Bertram
Moppie, is this a fair compairison?

Thanks in advance!!!

Mark.









I used to own one from about 1980 to 1985. I believe you'll find it's
actually
a 29'. Very similar in the hull design to the 28 Bertram.

They made an open model day boat and a closed cabin. We had the closed
cabin
with a/c. The couch folded up into 2 single beds and the front v-berth was
about the size of a king size bed. Very comfortable. The head had a sink
and
shower with hot and cold water. All in all it was a great boat for
weekends to
the Bahamas.

The engines were twin 350 chevys with v-drives. That kept the engines down
under the cockpit and out of the way.The v-drives were somewhat
problematic in
that you had to keep the u-joints lubricated or you'd lose a drive shaft.
I
remember we had to rebuild a v-drive at least once. It was about $350 at
the
local machine shop at the time.
The 350 engine is about as inexpensive an engine as you can find. I went
from
that to a boat with Detroit 6-71's and I remember we could replace an
engine in
the Scotty Craft for about the same price as changing one liner in the
diesel.
I always regretted moving up to a larger boat.

The boat was extremely maneuverable. It could spin a perfect circle right
in
it's own radius. Very easy to dock for a boat that size.

That boat was the most fun and, I have the most memories of any boat I've
owned. I'd love to have it back. It was also the most fish catching boat
I've
ever owned. Sailfish loved that boat. Many a day in the winter we'd be
bouncing
around in 6 to 8 foot seas and we'd have multiple hook-ups. I think our
record
was 8 sails in one afternoon off Boynton Beach.

The boat is very seaworthy. We kept it in Boynton Beach and that inlet is
notorious. There weren't very many days we couldn't get out.

Let me know more about the one you're looking at. Never know, it could be
my
old one. There's not may of them around. any more. And if you have any
questions, I'd be glad to help out if I can.

Barry



We sold it to a guy from Miami and I understand he did some nice cosmetic
upgrades. The name back then was "Getaway II". Might still have the same name.


Barry

28' Scotty Craft
 

I am heading down tomorrow to do a final inspection and will let you know
what I find. Thanks again for all the info.

Mark.

"F330 GT" wrote in message
...
Thanks so much for a detailed description!

That was everything I wanted to know and then some. I'll let you know
how I
come out, the boat right now is in South Fl, so it is always possible its
your old boat.

Thanks again.

Mark.

"F330 GT" wrote in message
...
Has anyone worked on, (heard of) or have any information on Scotty
Craft
Boats? From what I can tell they are mostly pre-1970 boats, but I
have
found one that is in good condition in need of Power and cabin
outfitting
and am interested.

My only concern is its seaworthness. One person compared it to the
Bertram
Moppie, is this a fair compairison?

Thanks in advance!!!

Mark.









I used to own one from about 1980 to 1985. I believe you'll find it's
actually
a 29'. Very similar in the hull design to the 28 Bertram.

They made an open model day boat and a closed cabin. We had the closed
cabin
with a/c. The couch folded up into 2 single beds and the front v-berth
was
about the size of a king size bed. Very comfortable. The head had a
sink
and
shower with hot and cold water. All in all it was a great boat for
weekends to
the Bahamas.

The engines were twin 350 chevys with v-drives. That kept the engines
down
under the cockpit and out of the way.The v-drives were somewhat
problematic in
that you had to keep the u-joints lubricated or you'd lose a drive
shaft.
I
remember we had to rebuild a v-drive at least once. It was about $350
at
the
local machine shop at the time.
The 350 engine is about as inexpensive an engine as you can find. I
went
from
that to a boat with Detroit 6-71's and I remember we could replace an
engine in
the Scotty Craft for about the same price as changing one liner in the
diesel.
I always regretted moving up to a larger boat.

The boat was extremely maneuverable. It could spin a perfect circle
right
in
it's own radius. Very easy to dock for a boat that size.

That boat was the most fun and, I have the most memories of any boat
I've
owned. I'd love to have it back. It was also the most fish catching
boat
I've
ever owned. Sailfish loved that boat. Many a day in the winter we'd be
bouncing
around in 6 to 8 foot seas and we'd have multiple hook-ups. I think our
record
was 8 sails in one afternoon off Boynton Beach.

The boat is very seaworthy. We kept it in Boynton Beach and that inlet
is
notorious. There weren't very many days we couldn't get out.

Let me know more about the one you're looking at. Never know, it could
be
my
old one. There's not may of them around. any more. And if you have any
questions, I'd be glad to help out if I can.

Barry



We sold it to a guy from Miami and I understand he did some nice cosmetic
upgrades. The name back then was "Getaway II". Might still have the same
name.


Barry