Re: 27 project
 

That Yellowfin w/twin Zukes is hardcore

Re: 27 project
 

Not only are engines needed....I was wondering where the C/C is on the SeeVee? "Seemed like a good deal, really honey, I just must have missed that center console part of the boat". :)

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Ken and I smoked a bowl and shared some koolaide on the way to check out the Seamaster. What a mega major project. After checking it out Ken explained that $33225.50 wasn't really so much and 100 days of labor each was no problem. By that time the koolaide was really kickin' in so I said WTF. After all, it wasn't "bringin' home one more project home" like my bride warned me about. It was only a half and besides it would stay at the NoBones compound. I just hope everyone stays off and doesn't run up the price. Dave

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Believe it or not I saw this the day it came up,
then 65 Bowrider also gave me the heads up.
If this were a 15' Scampi it would have never gone
public. This 27 is going to be a MAJOR re-do
who ever ends up with her. This does not mean
I'am throwing in the towel, but drawing the line .
Just to move this boat is going to cost any where
from $500.00 up depending on the distance.
This boat is less then 14 miles from area 442. (my home)
All 4 tires are shot. The hubs of this mobile home frame trailer are questionable at best. This rig has not moved in 28 years. The area to work in is very tight.
All in all I would love to take possession of this 27
Seamaster. It will truly be a labor of love and a
one of kind. Fellowship's post on what is out there
in the price range of the re-do makes you think about
what all is involved. This a rare breed of a hull
and as cool as it gets for a collectible.
Just alot of soul searching to do before the bid closes in
less then 24 hours.

Again thanks to all for their support and no hard
feelings if this goes to someone else.

See ya, Ken

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Ken,
You have been a long time loyal fan of CSC and also an enthusiastic supporter of the original Moesly designs.

If you want her, then you deserve to have her. Best of luck and I hope you win.

******** eXtreme Makeover---- 27' Edition*******
 

Trayder please forgive us on this thread as we have
broken all the rules of boats for sale on CSC. This one
has touched all of us.
Here are a few more pics from today while Dave and I
were high on hope and change.... :eek:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4/PDR_0020.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4/PDR_0025.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4/PDR_0029.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...PDR_0013-1.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4/PDR_0012.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4/PDR_0032.jpg

See ya, Ken

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Hi NoBones:

Here is a post I put up on 6/14/05
I guess it is still true today.

To do a project boat is for some people Something Special and for others it’s something Stupid. Truly It Is A Labor Of Love. And IT’S NOT CHEEP EVEN IF YOU DO IT YOUR SELF. And if you have someone else doing the job will you probably could buy a new boat for what it will cost to have someone else do it for ya.
Here’s the deal. What ever you think it will cost add 50 to 65% more to the cost and you got it right and what ever the length of time you think it will take double it and you are in the ball park and YOU BETTER LIKE DRINKING BEER OR YOUR NEVER GET DONE.
This is not a Logical Decision one makes, this is a Labor Of Love. People buy antique paintings for millions of $$$ and old cars for hundreds of thousands of $$$ we do boats for one of two reasons WE LOVE OUR SEACRAFTS, or GOD is punishing us with a lot of work for something we did to make him mad.
I put in over a year / 150 days of work and $32,000 to do my boat. If I were to think about this thing logically I could have bought a real good 5 year old boat that didn’t need anything done for approx the same amount of cash.


We Are One sick Group Of People Here and if you hang around long enough you could get infected with a obsession that will never get better so you just got to give into it and do one your self. Bottom line is this there are a lot of guys here that could buy any boat they want others want a great boat for approx 50 cense on a buck but after you do one your self you will be more proud of your accomplishment and boat that if you got a new one of any boat manufacturer on the market. That why I really look at my boat as a 23’ SeaCraft CUSTOM BUILD BY KEN. I know that might not make any sense but it is true never the less.
FellowShip


FellowShip

………………………….

Just for the Grins :D :D :D

Official Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner

Re: 27 project
 

Ken

Here's what I would do with that hull :eek:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ass_launch.jpg

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I guess by the time you guys got there you were so snookered on the Kool-aid that you didn't see my flat bed up the drive two properties...yeah, that's right, the one with the CA plates behind the blue Freightliner...yeah... I saw it first so you better start looking for another piggy-bank to crack into :D :D :D ;)

What a beauty! - like finding the Santa Maria on your favorite reef. Great helm layout. Looks like a couple hours on your power washer and your in business. :D

Good luck with the bid!

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Amen Capt Chuck thats what I had in mind as well. No Bones, i let a 21 racer get away a couple years ago and I wish I had not, even though it made no sense at all. Good luck! all us dreamers are rootin for you

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Go for it Ken! A little rubbing compound and that red will shine right up. Hopefully the bridge is rotted beyond repair because I'm with Capt. Chuck...

Re: 27 project
 

Ken it would be an honor to drive over with the first gallon of bleach and lift a glass to the first pull of the pressure washer.

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Ken,

This is getting pretty cool!!! Down to less than 8 1/2 hours to victory!! There are only a VERY select few in this world that understand just how crazy we are and also understand the CSC curse we are affected with....no, no not even thiking about the big 'ol joints and koolaid consumed in area 442 altering your state of mind!! Let us know how it turns out!! My suggestion in a minimum 8gb memory card for your digital camera to keep record the project.

Again GOOD LUCK!! :)

Re: 27 project
 

Did anyone of us save her?

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It's Mine !!! :cool:

Thanks to all that backed me up.... :D :D :D

See ya, Ken

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[QUOTE]
It's Mine !!! :cool:

Thanks to all that backed me up.... :D :D :D

See ya, Ken [/quote


Let me be the first to say congrats
I love her lines didn't want her scrapped

Re: 27 project
 

Way to go Ken! I was watchin e-bay instead of the Nascar race. Now get busy...

Re: 27 project
 

I'll second that emotion! Congrats Ken! Great save!

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Glad you got her. My guess this will turn out to be the cheapest to buy & most expensive boat in you personal marina. I am sure you will do a great job fixing her up and will love seeing your dream come true.


FellowShip

………………………….

Just for the Grins :D :D :D

Official Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner

Re: 27 project
 

Congrats to you and Patti!
That'll be one s.w.e.e.t boat when you're done!
When is "Ken-Do" coming home?

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"Ken-Do" should be the "operation's name."
"Kan-Do" or "Ken-Did" could be the boat name. Just my thoughts!!!!!!!

Congrats, KUDO's and lots of luck on the rebuild.

PS. That "Savage" style 27 looks like a REAL killer boat!!!! Living . breathing and capable BOAT PORN!!!!! ;) ;)

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My hero!!!! Looks like you may have "one upped" Strick for a smooth $305!! :o :o

Have fun!!!

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SLOWWWWW down there now young fella! Strick's runs!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Re: 27 project
 

Way to go Ken! ...and good luck with the restore....looks like your gonna need it :D

Don the Tsunami was "turn Key" when we bought it :D

strick

******** eXtreme Makeover---- 27' Edition*******
 

Had to wait for the crack to wear off before coming back
and thanking all my CSC friends. This to me is the score
of the year! Until that dad-gum Scampi comes around.
This 27 is the tank of tanks. Yes it is in sad sad shape.
That was no BS about the rats, termites etc...
My buddy in the wrecker business is going to impound
her for 45 days do all the paper work for $125 and then
have a clean title in hand. :D
The rig is to tall to flat bed or lowboy out.
She is going to have to roll on her own 4 feet.
New tires will do the trick. Unsure of the bearings
until it is jacked up.
I will keep you all posted on the progress.
I have 2 Sceptre's and 1 Savage at area 442 that
will be coming to the market place real soon.
Thanks again, you all are the best in our CSC community.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...PDR_0013-2.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...PDR_0016-1.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...PDR_0010-1.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...PDR_0018-1.jpg
The lines of these SeaCrafts make me sweat!!!! :eek:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4/PDR_0032.jpg

See ya, Ken

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"No guts: No Glory"

Ken, you've got the guts and it'll should be a blast to follow the trail to glory.

Keep at least one of the "minor" syblings for, shall we say "moments of encouragement"!

Congrats, Guy.

Re: 27 project
 

Congratulations Ken! That's gotta be the save of the decade! Sounds like a CSC Gathering/Fairing and Sanding party at Area 442 is in order! Denny

Re: 27 project
 

Wow! Congratulations on the rare find. Lets get the cap from the guy that cut up his Seavette, modify it to fit your boat and build another 27 Seavette it could be hull #4. :D We could put twin 502's in that bad boy. I wish that we lived closer, I would love to help you get that sucker home.

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Way to go, Ken. The deck lines of the 27 SeaMaster are very like the 20' and 25' Seafari. Tres belle.

If you need someone fairly close to pull it for you, I've got a frame-pull rating of 21,400 lbs with my Ford diesel SuperDuty, and a drawbar with a 2 5/16" ball rated for 16,000 lb pull / 1500 lb tongue weight. I'm about 90-100 miles away, and travel to the east coast of FL often.

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Oh yeah Chuck! P.B. express all the way!
Trucks n tools, franks n beans!
HiHohiho
GFS

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Easy on the young fella, that passed me by years ago at a high rate of speed!! :)
Just giving my friend Ken some moral support and encouragement!!(psssst, don't anyone let No-Bones know the $305 is only about .01% of what it's going to really cost)

Re: 27 project
 

man do i want to get on a plane and see her for my self i also fell in love withe lines the minuite i saw the pics on ebay and had the let everyone know about her

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That`s a very kind offer Father. I don`t think the Ole Dodge wants any part of that sled. I gotta get a pic of my weenie truck on the ball of that beast.

Trayder thanks for the patience and restraint!

Cheers,
GFS

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Oh My

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Cant wait to see what it looks like after a good power washing!

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Whoooa Ken!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...rd/bugeyed.jpg

Congrats! I missed the drama.......but it's nice to see the vision/affliction is still going strong! That will be one sweet boat. Bahamas boat for sure, all the way........Let me know when the next Jungle Rehab Event is Planned!

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Man...I'm too far north!

I know there's some old guy in Newfoundland thats got one of those in a barn somewhere...if so, I'm all over it!

I wish they would've remembered to put the bubble around that capsule back in 82.

A little bit of r and r(recon and restoration) hopefully will bring a lot of r and r (the good kind). Congrats

Re: 27 project
 

I'd be cautious getting too close to it with the nozzle of a pressure-washer....

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What would come off with a pressure washer needs to come off anyway and then fixed. After all the boat deserves to be used once restored, not just a half arse resto just to look at and not be functional. ;)

Re: 27 project
 

when do you want to go looking we could be like the show american pickers just for boat imagine if we found a scamp up north :D