Who owns a Sportcraft HARDTOP 252/250 Fisherman INBOARD on this site?

[Drdave]

I fish with my brother in his 1987 25ft Sportcraft convertible. He bought it new and has kept it in great shape. Runs like new with only minor cosmetic issues. Does real good on the lake in up to 3-5 footers. However, if he did it again he would have bought the 27ft hardtop with IO drive. I agreed. I usually drive his boat when we go fishing and the single screw inboard can make for some interesting times when docking in the marina in a strong wind.

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[Steuben1]

I run a Sport 252 with a Volvo Penta 5.0FL. My boat will run 20 knots at 3600 rpm. WOT is 4600 RPM so getting the boat on plane at anytime is not a problem for me. It has a SX outdrive and runs really well. No need to duck you head on a 250 though, only on the 252's. The 250 is not a step down. In my opinion, in the 25' class, the Sportcraft rides better than any other. Ever see a 25' baha cruiser in 3' or 4' waves? BOBBER!

Here is a pic of mine. I could not be happier with its performance.

[branhamautomotive]

sounds like the 305 in these might be geared enough to work well based on the other ppl that have them. the teaser pic does look nice. is the carpet snap in or not. carpet and minows can make a mess.

dad had a Thompson 25 ft hardtop when we were growning up. it sure was nice to get out of the rain and waves and the cold. I know some ppl use propane heater under them. I know some ppl who have installed like a car heater core and run the water line and a fan to make a car style heater.

dads Thompson would contain so much air under the hardtop it would drift at just over 1 to 1.5 mph some days. could almost troll from it. lol and depending on which window you opened up in the front and how much you could kinda control direction too.

[BLACK PEARL]

sounds like the 305 in these might be geared enough to work well based on the other ppl that have them. the teaser pic does look nice. is the carpet snap in or not. carpet and minows can make a mess.

dad had a Thompson 25 ft hardtop when we were growning up. it sure was nice to get out of the rain and waves and the cold. I know some ppl use propane heater under them. I know some ppl who have installed like a car heater core and run the water line and a fan to make a car style heater.

dads Thompson would contain so much air under the hardtop it would drift at just over 1 to 1.5 mph some days. could almost troll from it. lol and depending on which window you opened up in the front and how much you could kinda control direction too.

Heres the sad part this boat has NEVER hardly been fish off! Used only twice a year by the owners daughter! Carpet would prolly be ripped out!

[BLACK PEARL]

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Ok whats it worth???? 1978!

[rscotfish]

I bought a 27 ft sportcraft fisherman new in 1984 stringers went out twice transom has little soft spot 350 inboard rebuilt once stringers done 2012 $3500 motor tuned up all fluids changed and new gauges. in the only owner 19.000 was the sticker price now they are around 80.000 I probably put that much in it in 30 years. but its been a great boat when I hear a sportcraft start up its like a Harley you can just tell

[Eyezcrazy]

I bought my Seaswirl because it has a composite transom and fiberglass stringers to eliminate wood rot issues and keeps the boat light so it gets on plane quick and although it is just a little 21 footer, I can get 52 mph with my 305 and fuel economy is spectacular!

[Bryan]

That is a nice boat, and I agree with rscotfish...they sound awesome!

I am biased towards Marinettes because I own one. My Sportsman 28' is similar to Sportcrafts 28, Marinettes are constructed completely out of aluminum. Never any rot issues, corrosion issues are only a problem in salt water. The rear deck is completely free of obstructions, the engine is totally under the deck...it's like a big dance floor! Plus the weight of a 28 is about 5500 lbs.
Just some food for thought!

[troy1976]

I owned a 81 sport 270 with the 305. Now I have a 91 sport with 454. My advice is to go with more ponies. The extra torque really helps out. I get about the same fuel mileage maybe slightly less with the new boat. They were and are hard tops.

[BLACK PEARL]

You guys have been awesome on this thread! Yes I will call Capt. Tony when it comes to that time! I really am in love with HER! LOL