Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Shouldn't be hard to physically change the name ... it's painted, so a little buffing compound should work ... but there is a ceremony you are to perform ... :cool:

I've had requests for more pictures ... so I'm going to show her off a little more.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...raft27-025.jpg
Aft port...Washdown, 2-fuel tank switch
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...raft27-022.jpg
Live Bait well/pump/etc.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...raft27-019.jpg
Standing room in head with sink
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...raft27-018.jpg
Galley sink with teak dish rack ... looks new.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...raft27-017.jpg
AIR CONDITIONER !!!! under left side of galley cabinet
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...raft27-015.jpg
Fresh water tank (20 gals?) under galley sink
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...raft27-016.jpg
Hanging closet between V-Berths & Dinette ... includes huge speaker & a fan.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...raft27-013.jpg
Dinette. Table drops to another bunk. Storage under seats.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...raft27-007.jpg
Storage lockers with all gizmos behind doors (bilge pumps, battery switches, battery charge controller, etc.
Two Fish boxes just under transom cap
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...7SC-photo8.jpg
Aluminum bracket (Armstrong?) with bilge pump in it too.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...raft27-027.jpg
And Last, 2003 Continental trailer w/ brakes, guide poles, new wench cable & hook.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...railer-001.jpg
I think from these pictures, you can tell this boat was built solid, well maintained and is ready to be enjoyed.
She definitely does not look her age.
Someone is going to be a very happy owner of this boat.

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Carla, I see the mulch pile is missing and the trailer is down the side of the house!!!!! You crack the whip on 'ol Skipper?? Whoooops......I don't mean that kind of whip. :o

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Hi Carla..Fred here, I remember Denny looked at a 27 for me down in Palm Bch Gnds near Donald Ross Rd Bridge...that is when I had my 20 Seafari and the guy was looking to trade even..now looking at yours I wish I would have done it..especially with Tyler being almost 3 yrs old now..time flys!!!!!!
A concern for me at the time was also how to tow it and storage!!!..I bet there are deals out there now for wet slips though???!!!!!!or Capt Chuck's dock :)
Hope you and yours are doing well
Take care

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

And show her off you did!!! Can I assume the A/C works off of shore power only?

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Janet wants to know where I might source a Wench cable.

If we wait for an air show, we could smuggle all of them out in Flying Tiger livery.

Gillie,
Please focus Google Earth on S.E. Asia. That`s where many went. They may be colored in camo, so call Langley.

Cheers,
GFS

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

I may have some wench cables down in the dungeon - don't ask - just some left over gear Peabody gave me from the Spanish Inquisition days...

I'm not sure what you're looking for in se asia...perhaps some of these these?
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/...igers_1942.jpg
...or CIA SeaMasters

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Do you normally tie up your women with cables? :D

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

I thought Peabody was near Salem where they had Witch trials? Do you have any floating rocks?

Ducks?
Never been to Spain..... or...... Oklahoma where...

3rdDay. Nice post.

Gillie,
Wanna buy a hanging wicker chair on a block and tackle with a swivel. Spin at your own risk.

Cheers,
Eagerly awaiting Asian intel.

From Peabody,
GFS

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Just a note to those not from these environs, It's pronounced PE'.bi.dy. How they got to that......your guess is as good as ours!!!!

If you are from New England- ya gotta lov'it. (PS. the politics- SUCK!!)

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Fred, Yes, the 27' makes boating more fun for the whole family as kids can get out of the sun and be entertained in the cabin. They grow up too fast, so enjoy the time and make lots of memories!

Uncleboo, The AC blows real cold & can run off shore power or a small generator.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful July 4th!

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Sandy, Sometimes I wonder if you are an offspring
of Gene Wilder... :eek: :rolleyes: :D
You just amaze me!! :cool:
That may have been you in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory??

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/krn54/Willy.jpg

See ya, Ken

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Embrace the madness.

I`d like to thank the psychiatrist who declined to give me Ritalin and other sundry goodies as a child.

Thanks Doc!
GFS

I always wanted to be an Oommpa Loompa on Halloween.

I was a salad bar once.

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

By any chance, was that the fruit salad bar down next to Kelly's on RB? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D Just kidding!

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

We had grapes and watermelon.

We fed the whole dance floor and then the ice starting melting.

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Carla,

Your words about the family are most opportune. Before my seacraft, I had a 26 foot Silverton and must say, that as far as a family went and more than a couple of friends on board it was a great configuration. I say this because it was virtually identical to your dad's boat in terms of its configuration; bridge up top, forward V berth, convertible dinette, standup head and a small galley. All this and still an 85 square foot or more cockpit!

It didn't matter whether we were fishing, in our own bed in another harbor, a picnic on the beach someplace or just about anything else we wanted to do with it! It was always dry for those who wanted to stay dry and generally pretty cheerful in its sun drenched cabin.

All the drawbacks of that Silverton are nonexistent in the Seacraft. It has a much softer and faster hull design. It is more efficient in terms of fuel consumption and it is much better built.

If I wasn't looking for a job and had the money, I'd be down to buy that boat in a heartbeat. If someone here either is or knows someone who has a younger family and wants to make a lot of memories with that family and still have a great fishing boat to boot, they would be doing them selves service to check that boat of your Dad's out.

Just my story, and I'm sticking to it!

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

BigLew,
Nice post....thank you.
Now hurry up and find that perfect job so you can be the lucky guy who takes this boat home!

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

A significant after thought regarding this boat's configuration. My 26' Silverton had a 318" CID 225 HP Chrysler power plant hooked to Warner Tranny through a V-drive. On this Seacraft, all the power is on the bracket so that hull is empty and BIG! Plenty of room to mount a 1-5kW genset with sound proofing to run that AC and pretty much anything else you'd like to add. A REAL plus for those weekend jaunts to your "water front" condo at the location of your choice! Can you say, "TV, microwave, laptop, rechargable electric scooters for family excursions, etc., etc!

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

OR.....the best, and safest option is to go with a diesel generator like a Phasor 3.5kw. All you have to do is install a poly fuel tank, about 15 gallons, a muffler system and a raw water pump for the heat exchanger. I've done it on a 32' gas inboard Silverton and it powers everything no problem. Did I mention safety????

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Don,

You are exactly right. For safety's sake, diesel is the way to go. My only thought was that those engines are mixed (oil & gas) on board and that there is a ready source of non-mixed gas already on board. But I agree the diesel is the safer option.

Again, the hull should be adequately vented in either case!

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Very true, however this particular 27' SeaCraft is an outboard(s) on a bracket which makes it much safer. You only have a 3/8" fuel line going to the engines versus an inboard or I/O that has all kinds of fittings, carbs, filters, etc. in an enclosed space. Oh yes I agree, well vented with top of the line blowers. I have seen an inboard gas boat blow up and burn to the water line.....not pretty!

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Don,

My intention here is not to "one up you" but rather say to the others that are reading this the following, as I have mentioned in other discussions on this forum dealing with the subject of filling in/removing hull vents.

I was sailing on a fresh water lake in one of the Carolinas 35+ years ago and watched a teenager jump in the family's Donzi tied to their dock in front of their cottage. He turned the ignition key to start the engine WITHOUT taking the few minutes to run the bilge blower OR open the engine hatch to vent the bilge. The boat blew up in front of my eyes in a ball of fire.

That young boy didn't make it home for dinner ever again. TRAGIC!!!

I guess I'm too sensitive on the subject but safety beats appearance in this case. I don't think looking cool is better than being dead or maimed.

Just my 2 cents.

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Hey Carla,

Do you have this posted on THT or other such sites? If not, you should.

We like to think that we are the only ones that "know" of SeaCrafts and their legends of performance, but I have found many others that are aware of the excellence of its design and performance, And, they may be very likely to jump at this chance to own such a great boat and a significant piece of its history.

One suggestion. Why not include a design schematic of the boat in the posting taken from its spec sheet? Knowledgeable mariners might very well have a field day with the info on that spec. sheet. Also include some key statements regarding its long list of milestone accomplishments of its VDH design? Maybe some current quotable thoughts of its designer, your Dad!

I just can't believe it is not gone already. It deserves a good home.

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft
 

Dang, I can't believe this boat is still available. The the test bulletins showed 35mph w twin 165 MerCruisers, got be capable of nearly 45 mph with 2 light 250s on a flotation bracket, no?

Wow what a deal. Carla, do you know if Albin or anybody ended up with this hull/mold? :cool:

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft
 

Gillie,

I know Potter had the mold, but don't really know if any were built during his time. I know someone who had an 80's version of the 27 ... more like a CC with a cabin, but some of the specs were different, so I don't think it came off the same hull mold.
Wish I knew more.

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft - Transport Offer
 

Thank you for all the posts, questions and replies regarding this 27’ SeaCraft.
There has been interest, both locally and out-of-state, and I know that cost is a major factor. Part of the cost is transportation, especially for those who have a long way to travel.

So, I am willing to contribute UP TO $1,000 towards transportation costs, PROVIDING, the boat is purchased and picked up prior to Mini Lobster Season. (July 27th).

Just prior to Mini Season, the boat will be hauled out of the water and buttoned up for hurricane season. Then Skippertee and I will be headed out of state for August and September and will return in October.

Again, thank you all for looking, considering and expressing your valuable opinions on SeaCrafts in general and this particular model.
Carla

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Mine is to write not question. Many aisles of questions.

Let`s go shopping for groceries. Two Yamis 8 g. One trip trailer 5 g.

Free birdseed here.

The boat was designed to be taken to 30 ft. Stroke the check now.

The magic is in the variable dead rise hull surface.

3rdDay seems to like his.


Not fair to compare a 23 to a 27 + bracket. Carl`s 21 ran with the 31 Berts.

Love the treasure damnitttt,

My soapbox is melting,
GFS

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

I like artichokes.

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

so, is the bottom design of the 27 seamaster similar to the 23 or 21 or something else?

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

They're all similar with respect to the VDH hull. I think the 21 is slightly different ;) due to the racing factor, but, I'm assuming the 23, 25 and 27 hulls were simply enlarged and adjusted for draft, load, etc. As I said, I'm ASSUMING. I'm sure the more experienced guys will chime in.

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Similar, not the same. Think more on the lines of an enlarged 1966-'68 19' bowrider hull.

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Split nicely down the keelson by a chainsaw.

The 21 is really steeeeepn` deep. It could eat my 20 and burp.

Love the Seafari.

As for carpet, we have a nice source for needle punch.

Cheers,
GFS

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Moesleys 27 is very nice I saw it last week. Can't believe it's not sold yet. If trailering is scaring anyone it sould not, i pull my 27 Seamaster with a 1500 suburban that has 220K on the odometer, just did a 660 mile roundtrip.

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

Each SeaCraft in the 60's was designed for a purpose... had their own drawing, lofting, plugs & molds...
Except the 20' was created from a 19 bowrider, splitting the stem from bow to waterline, opened & extended an extra foot.
The 27' has 18 degree deadrise, whereas the 21' has 21 degrees.

Anyone going to jump on this 27?
Please do so ... as next week she goes to consignment.
:(

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

i wish i could been look at it every day and i dont even have the time or money to get mine working this year

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

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Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

i wish i could been look at it every day....

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So did I, for exactly that reason, on Wednesday!!

I didn't win :(

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

If I win, I might buy your Seafari, too! :D

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

I would buy it in a heart beat if I was not so close to finishing my 23CC.

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

I can`t find my screw driver. It was in the glove box last time out. Has anyone seen it?

Thanks,
GFS

Re: 1967 SeaMaster 27 ft-More Pictures
 

I drank it last night. :D