1997 ProCraft 200DC $6,800???

[mheichelbech]

Saw a 1997 Pro Craft 200DC with a Mariner 150 engine. Boat looks to be in excellent condition. I have a few concerns:

1) Single as trailer - not sure yet if original but that doesn’t seem right for a 20 ft. boat.

2) 150 hp seems like not enough hp. The boat weighs 1,700 pounds!

3) Being a 1997, would have concerns about wood and the transom.

Any input about Pro Craft boats, thoughts on the deal, etc. appreciated.

[alli ss]

Single trailer is fine but the 150 is small but adequate for most. Do the normal checks on the transom, floor & stringers before you buy and youll be fine. Back in those days the tournaments were limited to 150hp so thats why you see a lot of bigger boats with a 150 on them. I have a bud of a buddy that has the biggest ranger they made back then with a 150 on it

[doyce]

I have a 20 ft Triton on a single axle. Does just fine. Easier to maneuver around in the garage to get it angled right.

[alli ss]

Yea the single axle would be a plus for me

[OkieLure]

Take it for a test drive and see.

[mheichelbech]

Yea the single axle would be a plus for me

Thanks for replying it’s interesting...some day they wouldn’t buy a boat unless it had tandem and others are the opposite. There seem to be good reasons for both options.

[BPenrod]

My 201 Stratos had a single axle trailer, it was fine. Also had a 150 Evinrude, it wasn't fine.

[MTM]

Just bought a 2000 205 pro w/ a merc 150 efi about a month ago. Been out in it a good bit and its fine. You wont out run many folks to a hole in a tourney, but mine will do a lil over 50 w/ 2 folks and fully loaded. I really like how it handles and rides. My trailer is a tandem axle though. I would guess if the axle is a 3000lb or more it then it would be fone though.

[Whopperstopper]

Single axle would be good for me but I'm less than 5 miles to ramp I use most. Price seems reasonable depending on condition.

May not be the fastest but I think it would do a good job.

good luck on your decision