28/29' Scotty Craft

Has any one worked on, (heard of) or have any information on Scoty Craft
Boats? From what I can say they're mostly pre-1970 boats, but I've found one that is in good conditoin in need of Power and cabin doubtfully outfiutting and am personally interested.

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

Thanks in advance!!

Post edited by: SWHouston, at: 2008/09/04 18:30

To clarify, when I tell seawotrhiness I really meant they're hull design, ride etc. I prewfer to have a reassonablly dry

Yes jtsmuuth - I have a Scotty Craft - I attached a picture.
This boat is a 1973 - all I do know is that they were made in Miami, Fla from mid-60's to mid 70's.
The one I have - was abandoned in my marina for 4 years. The marina made me a deal - take the boat and keep it there free for one whole season - so I did just that- I dropped in 2 Crusader 270's last summer and she runs and handles real nice.

The folks in the marina who knew the owner all said it is a great deep water boat - they have been out with the old owner numerous times in bad weather, rough seas, and it handled the water great.

I have these pics posted on other sites hoping someone would know about it or even have some printed material on them - so far - nothing. It does get a lot of attention though and the feedback I am getting is very positive about her construction and its lines.

If either one of us gets any "hits" on it - I pass it on to you and hope you do the same.

By the way - I am on the New Jersey Shore.

Post edited by: salfd, at: 2008/05/05 18:54

Post edited by: salfd, at: 2008/05/05 18:55

OK - I tried to send some photos but they are too large. I tried to shrink it here - hope you can see it.

This is really weird Everything on the internet about scotty craft boats is for boats up to 1972 and then......... nothing anymore (except for people selling their 1973 models). There must be some kind of marina or factory where these boats were made with an address etc.... ?

Yes - you are right - I found this site a while ago http://www.iboats.com/Scottie_Craft_Boats/bp/20br1392

It stops at 1972. Also - it spells the company Scottie Craft with the "ie"

My registration says SCO reg number xxxxxx and 1973. I do remember seeing a 1974 listed for sale last summer - no details.

Mine does have a HIN number which I would like to research but don't know where to start.

The boats are very well made - and seaworthy. Someone out there has got to know about them or have some printed info on them etc etc. - even an article somewhere would be nice.

I am happy to see that folks are reading these posts though - makes me feel like there is a chance someone will pick up on it.

Thank you.

Exactly. That's where I found it as well. The 'ie' might be a spelling mistake...

I see the results of ScottIE turning up on google are far more than the ScottY.

Anyway, I will keep looking because this is really weird.

Thank you Jeffie - I feel the same way and I'll also keep looking.

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I just saw your post, did you get any information on parts for the Scottie ?
I have a 29 ft Miami that is missing a rudder and can't find parts.

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Toddy welcome to the forum I am happy you joined us. I wish you good luck finding the parts you are looking for.

Dude I own a 1970 27' Scottie-Craft m-27 Miami It's spelled IE It should have a emblem on both sides under the driver and passinger side windows. They are sea worthy and ride just like a old Bertram. Mine has 2 X straight six Cyl. 250 CU IN
165 HP with Mercruiser outdrives. 100 gal. fuel tank hardtop without bridge.
I think they built boats from like 1965 thru 1973 or 74

Capt. -dRE'

Post edited by: CAPTdre17, at: 2008/07/11 16:35

Where is the boat you are looking at ?

Capt. -dRE'

Captain. -dRE' welcome here at the forum. I am so happy you joined us. I hope you will like it here.
That is good info, and I hope Toddy will check back in here and read it

Hey thanks,
I'm thinking about buying another Scottie to restore, but as of now I'm still trying to recover from Hurricane Katrina. I'll will paint and put re-built motors in this winter.
Getting it ready this month to fish the Grande Isle Tarpoon rodeo in Louisiana
putting sonar and GPS, XM and WX weather.

Capt. -dRE'

Sounds like you are keeping busy, Capt. -dRE' I wish you lots of luck and success at the Grande Isle Tarpoon rodeo !

First time contesting?

The year before Katrina 04 We won best boat on a 38' Betram REEL CRAZY
just missed 1st. place

Awww so you got experience with it. I hope this time you'll take first place, Capt. -dRE'

(Did everything get back to normal since Katrina?)

Hi

The Scottie we have is located in Anchorage. We bought her in Wis. but the rudder was knocked off in transit to Alaska and we never noticed it untill we arrived. We belong to a Teen Suicide Prevention program and plan to use her to access the villages.

Toddy

Awesome, So the Scottie has inboards ! I spoke to a old timer mechanic
and he was suprised to hear of a inboard in a scottie, but I also heard of a Scottie with inboards before. I'd guess you'll have to get with a machine shop to Fab. one, You know the size of the shaft because the bearning carrier should still be on the transom.
It might be impossable to find one off a Scottie.

Everything is back to normal in most places but there are areas that are still pretty bad, Like in Chalmette, East of New Orleans Where the crude oil tank busted thousands of gallons of crude oil spewed and floated into the area where houses were. Some people just don't want to move back to those houses, most are being tore down.
I found my 22' Bayquest bayboat upside down with a large crude oil stripe stained across the console and side of the boat. it took a while to get the oil stain off. It's clean now and running but need some carb. work done.

Capt. -dRE'

Toddy What type of motors does it have, 1 or 2 engines ?
Also is it a 27' or 28' ?

Capt. -dRE'

It's a 29 foot twin engine model. I heard there was very few made.

Wowwww Toddy, I am impressed! Thumbs up for your efforts in this most worthy cause !

CAPTdre17 wrote:

Everything is back to normal in most places but there are areas that are still pretty bad, Like in Chalmette, East of New Orleans Where the crude oil tank busted thousands of gallons of crude oil spewed and floated into the area where houses were. Some people just don't want to move back to those houses, most are being tore down.
I found my 22' Bayquest bayboat upside down with a large crude oil stripe stained across the console and side of the boat. it took a while to get the oil stain off. It's clean now and running but need some carb. work done.

Capt. -dRE'

Yes, oil spill disasters are the worst to get rid of (in a responsible manner). I hope the whole area will be back to what it was soon... Though, of course, the wound of what happened can never disappear.

V-8 350's ? or 6 cyl. 250 ?

They are v-8 350s from what I can tell

sweet that thing must run pretty good, did you ever run it ?
I wonder what speed she cruses at and top speed ?

Capt.dRE'

Post edited by: CAPTdre17, at: 2008/07/15 16:36

Capt dre17 - I'll post additional photos including the interior cabin are asap.

My Scottie is 28 ft. according to the Registration - the marina operator keeps saying it's 29 ft. but I think 28 is right.

It has 2 Crusader 270's ( Chevy 350 Engines ) Inboard V Drive. It has a Velvet Drive transmission with a drive shaft with universal joints that connect to the V drive gear box. The shafts are about 2 foot long and when under way are very smooth with little or no vibration. All in all - a nice set up.

When I got the boat it was missing an engine and I didn't want to rely on the one left in it. They were OMC's - again Chevy 350's. The Engine mounts are unusual too as they were one for each front and rear that the engines sit on - sort of like a cradle for the engines.

It has a very deep V hull that is very rounded on the V itself - not as sharp a V as most boats.

So far - I've had it out in pretty rough water and it cut right threw the swells and didn't rock and roll as much as other boats I've had.

I can't find the HIN number on the transom - there is a live bait well and fish box built into the transom area.

Anyway - if anyone can supply or has any other info on this Mfg/boat - I'd would appreciate hearing from you.