[phatmanmike]

im looking to buy a 1984 sportcraft 20' "fisherman" center console with a 225 evinrude "sea drive" outboard and trailer.ive never owned or been in a sportcraft, but they seem pretty hard core.am i correct in the thinking that the floors of these boats have no wood, but are simply molded fiberglass? i couldnt find any wood under or around any of the floor hatches or ports?

[remus]

I have a 1987 Sportcraft 242 offshore. It's a 24 foot cuddy cabin with a 225 seadrive. I just purchased the boat about a month ago and haven't had a chance to really get into the needed repairs yet. The floor over the fuel tank is soft (flexing) and is definately fiberglass over wood. As you may know, the boats were made in Perry, Fl but are no longer in production. The only flaws I've noticed on mine are that some of the holes cut in the stringers (for drains) were not re-sealed and I think the drain hole in the transom was installed wrong leaving exposed wood in the hole. I don't know if this was something done at the factory or one of the previous owner's goofs. That seadrive is a funky motor mount and I understand OMC only made them for about 3 years. The 2.7 liter (225) on mine seems to work fine and I understand the motor is just a standard 225. The problems arise if you have to replace parts on the seadrive mount/lift assembly itself. Did you buy it?

[phatmanmike]

if you have a true 225hp, its a 3.0Lthey didnt make a 2.7Lmine is a 225hp sea drive, and it hauls butt

[remus]

Someone else told me they didn't make a 2.7 liter either, so I brought him to my house and showed him the motor cowling with " omc 2.7 liter seadrive" on it. Search "ducted vs. non-ducted" in johnson/evinrude repair on this forum and I think dhadley explains how this can be. Did you ever find out about the wood floor question on your boat?

[phatmanmike]

cowls can be switched very easily!

[KaGee]

Sportcraft's are a sought after boat here on Lake Erie. They are an excellent rough water hull.

[aquaholictwo]

i have a 20 foot sp craft it was modified with a gil drive on the stern and hanging on it ,is a 150 merc efi 1998. there two seats 1 for the pilot and 1 for the passenger,it is a 1987 bowrider.any body no this boat.

[bosavy]

i own a 20.5 offshore with a 115 yamaha good rough water boat

[bostonflorida]

Originally posted by bosavy: i own a 20.5 offshore with a 115 yamaha good rough water boat

hi....i just purchased an '88 sportcraft 202 fisherman...i'm taking my 2004 115 hp mercury optimax off my old boat and putting it on this boat...what kind of speed can i expect from the 115 hp optimax? i love the boat...it looks like it has a great hullthanks

[bostonflorida]

Originally posted by myoutboards: im looking to buy a 1984 sportcraft 20' "fisherman" center console with a 225 evinrude "sea drive" outboard and trailer.ive never owned or been in a sportcraft, but they seem pretty hard core.am i correct in the thinking that the floors of these boats have no wood, but are simply molded fiberglass? i couldnt find any wood under or around any of the floor hatches or ports?

[bostonflorida]

hi, i just purchased a 1988 sportcraft 202 fisherman model and i'm impressed with the hull...i'm taking it out tomorrow for the first time

[aquaholictwo]

well, on the 1987 bowrider i hav,ent seen any wood on the deck.As for the speed of these boats,im doin 35-40 at 3400 rpm,s with a 150 merc 6 cyl efi.The fiber glass is probly 3/8 that all around

[floridaboston]

Originally posted by myoutboards: im looking to buy a 1984 sportcraft 20' "fisherman" center console with a 225 evinrude "sea drive" outboard and trailer.ive never owned or been in a sportcraft, but they seem pretty hard core.am i correct in the thinking that the floors of these boats have no wood, but are simply molded fiberglass? i couldnt find any wood under or around any of the floor hatches or ports?

[floridaboston]

the hull does not have any plywood but the floors are fiberglass over plywood.....i have an original brochure for an 1988 202 if you want me to fax you a few pages

[floridaboston]

Originally posted by bostonflorida:

hi....i just purchased an '88 sportcraft 202 fisherman...i'm taking my 2004 115 hp mercury optimax off my old boat and putting it on this boat...what kind of speed can i expect from the 115 hp optimax? i love the boat...it looks like it has a great hullthanks

[floridaboston]

boat ran great with the 115 optimax.....my 202 fisherman ran about 5400 rpm @ 34.5 mph

[bosavy]

about30 to 35

[floridaboston]

you were right....thanks....I hit 34.5 mph and i'm very happy with the ride. feels like a nice rough water boat...

[bosavy]

i have a origanal sales pamphlet i 'm currently repainting the bottom paint

[Off-Peak]

Ive got a 202 Fishmaster (1990 so Im told) and get WOT 36.5 (GPS) from a Merc 135... The boat handles very well - play with the trim and its smooth as they come.