Finally I own a Seacraft on the Westcoast!
 

Hey Guys,

I used to post under MarkG but had to change my user name - changed emails / forgot password etc.

Some of you will remember my search for a 20 or 23 on the westcoast and I bought one the other day - it has been here for a while and the guy wanted too much money for it and I got him down some. The cost to get a boat to Vancouver (I am originally from Bermuda and have followed Seacrafts from a young age!) taking into consideration travel / survey / then transport would be considerable so I decided to go with this one.

http://www.brantmarine.com/html/82_20_sea.htm

Its a CSY built Seacraft and I am not taking the power - I may choose to go with twin 90 fichts on a full flotation bracket or a single 175 Ficht - also - the price is in Canadian dollars and I am not paying the list! Comes with the custom trailer seen.

The boat as you can see is in great shape - I am going to put a t-top on it with full electronics - the only issue I have really is the t-top - I know a great stainless welder who can do it reasonably but I prefer aluminum - there just arent any welders here able to do an aluminum top!

I may choose to bring one in from Florida but the console is not stock - its oversized so it may be an issue - any thoughts?

There are two other Seacrafts in Vancouver - they both have been featured on this site - they are the yellow ones which were redone to perfection - with perfection comes a huge price tag! There is a 23 and a 20 but the 20 is not a Master Angler like the one I picked up.

I look forward to sending you guys the pics as the boat is refined and thanks in advance for the advice I am sure you will be able to give!

Regards,

Mark Glusing

Re: Finally I own a Seacraft on the Westcoast!
 

Mark-

Nice boat! Glad to see someone else on the West Coast with a SeaCraft

Strick

Re: Finally I own a Seacraft on the Westcoast!
 

Mark, Very Nice 20' MA! My '79 looks to be almost identical. Same oversized C.C.. Often wondered how well you could walk around the bases with a fish on. Mine also had the captains chairs which I did not like and have removed. Still have not replaced with leaning post. Mine also has red carpet installed inside the gunnels. Is that what's inside yours? I have a '99 175 Johnson carb. and love it. Only 68 gal. of fuel. Well Congradulations, Good Luck!

Re: Finally I own a Seacraft on the Westcoast!
 

Thats pretty funny that yours is so similar.

I am removing the chairs and have a leaning post already to be installed right away.

The carpet is coming out and am not sure I will replace it with - but I have always been of the opinion carpet just holds moisture in against the hull and I want to avoid that as much as possible.

Re: Finally I own a Seacraft on the Westcoast!
 

Mark-

I bought a 1983 CSY built center console a couple season ago. It is a great boat, built like a tank, and rides exceptionally well.

Welcome, congrats, and enjoy!!! [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

-Hooper

www.stripersandblues.com

Re: Finally I own a Seacraft on the Westcoast!
 

Yep Same here ! 83' M A. Love it, even more now that its been given a New Lift ! I went rhino insted of the carpet ! Cleans easier,Noise is down too! Sides/gunnels seem to more rigid.
Just make sure they rhino to Your color choice.
Scream'n reels' [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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Capt. Brad, Never thought of Rhino liner! Just had Line-X sprayed in '04 Tacoma. Very nice. Another FF. applies Rhino at discount but says if I'm going to keep as long as my '87,(285000 mi.) he would recommend Line-X. Was it expensive to match color? Did you have to scuff inside of gunnels? Gues I'd have to remove the carpet adhesive. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Re: Finally I own a Seacraft on the Westcoast!
 

Have'nt heard of line-X ,Theres a New co. down here selling a similar product(bunch of diff. liners).Not as thick and more rubber content.The rhino was about an Xtra $100. for color.Kinda screwed up & didn't get the right color so we acetoned the rhino & painted w/ awlgrip.same as hull.added a lil non-skid(beads) then sanded it down a bit.Stops the Glare & cleans easy. Removed the carpet/scraped the old glue off.Then sanded w/80g. sandpaper,acetoned. Has to be really clean,not so much smooth.The problem I had is where the deck & gunnel meet all the way around. I filled the gap with foam(spray) cut it down flush and at an angle(runoff) The rhino being thick filled a lot of the gaps too.It went to Rhino for their work.All the reasons i did it for, its worked out for the better ! Hope I don't ever have to remove it !They usually charge by the square foot,May help($) if You have it prepped before. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

Re: Finally I own a Seacraft on the Westcoast!
 

wow the glue on the carpet does not at first glance look to be such a problem - though i dont get the boat for a few days.

How does the Rhino stuff get applied ? Gun or by brush?

Maybe new carpet is the way to go?


The new t-top and the bracket are my biggest concerns - stainles for the top or not? That console is huge and I am not sure I want to risk ordering one based in my measurements!

I have decided against the twin 90's (really sad) based on the weight. We have some real rough crap here and I want to be safe - a single 175 with a kicker on a bracket will be fine. When i grow up I will get a 23 with twin 200's!

Re: Finally I own a Seacraft on the Westcoast!
 

congrats MKG . . . one more week and they'll be another SeaCraft on the west coast. I can't wait!!!!

Re: Finally I own a Seacraft on the Westcoast!
 

Hey guys,

Was on the boat today preparing to get it in the water for the weekend - have a few questions:

1) On the inside where the carpet is laid - there is a piece of wood (covered in carpet) which acts like a shelf - well kind of like a shelf. It needs to be replaced but I am going to remove the carpet and prefer a clean look without the "sleeve" shelf. Any thoughts on this - its minor I know!

2) Access to the bilge pump - the access seems to be pretty crappy - just that one lid at the stern - has anyone cut a larger access way?

I want to add another bilg pump the one in there is a 1250 but you can never bee too careful.

3) The 92 175 Evinrude on the boat has 300 hrs and has been sitting and they replaced the power pack on it. I am not overly familiar of the powerpack. I want to replace the engine but will hopefully get a few months use of it.

Any thoughts here?


4) What is the best way to ensure the tank is clean (aside from replacing it entirely) it looks ok but was wondering if there is an agent i can add that you guys recommend to ensure that condensation did not cause any issues in the fuel (all the old fuel is gone).

Many thanks!

Rgds