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Steve...one of the many "rides of shame" where I had hoped to be putting it on the hook for the season but engine troubles kept it coming back to the yard. Post up some pix of that boat of yours! I bet their work is kick a*s.

Strick...interesting you had the same issues...if I am unable to resolve it I'll be back looking into engines this winter. The Johnson is a yr 2000 and had very little hours on it.....before we cooked that cyl one afternoon. It just wants FUEL. I got it real cheap. I'll be keeping my eyes open if the tax man is good to me. I wont loose out either way.

I got to admit...Tim's bracket makes it easy to work on the engine while floating, drinking beer...and throwing tools :D

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Tell all about the bolsters please.

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They were in the previous owners basement for many many years (thanks Tom) in their original packaging. They are "Lois Franklin" originals! :cool: The bolsters as well as the console seat and console seat cusions also came from her company. The previous owner purchased the parts from her. They really make to boat look great.

per Capt Chuck:
Lois Franklin worked for Bill Potter @ SeaCraft for many years and was very loyal so after Potter sold SeaCraft in 1980 She left and started "Franklin's Apolstery". They kept all the tooling for the consoles, grab rails, windshields and parts for all the old SeaCrafts. I used to have one of their old price sheets (I gave it to Trayder) where they sold all the replacement cushions, covers, combing bolsters, console parts etc.

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Thanks. Does anyone have any more info on this company. I searched with little results.

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Been meaning to update this thread so here it goes.

This spring I had a long list of problems to work out on the boat to get her in working order. I rented some space to move her inside to have at it.

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I had to lower the motor on the bracket and because I mounted it to high it needed to come off.

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After I removed it…. I glassed the holes on the bracket…. re-painted it…and re drilled it to bring the motor down to the correct height. Another thread was very helpful in getting it right the second time. While the motor was off I couldn’t resist the temptation to refresh it with a little BRP paint and a water pump kit.

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While the boat was in sick bay I added some tabs. Thanks to kerneltugboat for helping me through the install. One tab did bind after the initial install but I re-torqued and was good to go. When they say the surface has to be flat…they mean it.

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Got the motor back on in the right spot.

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Then it was on to fixing my fuel problem. Well the tank had a LOT of aluminum in it and shame on me I never cleaned it or inspected it prior to install. Everyone should do this. Splash a gallon in there before the install. The manufacturer had also left the pickup tube too long for my liking and it was sucking bottom. I finally got it clean with the help of an electric fuel pump and my super filter re-circulating system.

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After all of that the motor is happy again and doing well. The tabs were a very nice addition and I am very happy with the effort I put in to lower the motor…..it is really dialed in. Thanks to Rich for the tunes! I played with a few props but am currently running a 15x15 BRP alum. For now I am happy with the power and speed its putting out. The boat is happy and is already landing fish. She is on the hook @ home in the Chatham “sunshine”.
:D
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John, Looking good in that Chatham sun...must have been about 2pm or so! Love that color...Steve

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I too love that color combo. What a great job on the resto.

Here's the big question... are you out chasing all those big tuna I've been reading about with jealousy yet?

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Hermit the boat looks great, she is really pretty, you will enjoy her for many years to come.

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With your 28" setback, how high above the keel do you have it mounted now that you moved it down. I am putting a bracket on mine and just want to make sure before I go to much further with the build. Thanks, Adam

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adam,

check out this thread . I am @ ~3" now and the boat is hooked up in turns and in a sea. The bottom of my bracket tub is ~4" above the keel. I no longer run the dolefin but I dont doubt that it may help me not drop off plane @ low speeds.

WOT is 5800 going 42mph :D with a 15x15 alumn BRP prop. Thats with 2 guys ~50 gals of gas. The full tub bracket makes the boat jump on plane.

....and yes I have been Tuna wishin ;) and just enjoying the boat and the fishing.