1970 Custom 20' Seafari project
 

ive run out of time and money and unfortunately need to sell what was my labor of love for the last 2 years.
the boat is a 1970 hull that was originally an i/o that is now a beautiful full transom ready for a bracket. here is everything ive done to the boat

- new deck where the i/o engine was
- filled the "hole" between helm seats with custom storage (glass work makes it look factory)
- replaced all 3 bulkheads (2 cabin and 1 anchor locker)
- on the helm side i built a custom rybo style console inwhich all the wiring will be housed with a door built into the bulkhead to access it from the cabin
- all inside surfaces of bulkheads have mahog veneer and are varnished
- a plastic oval livewell was incorporated into the transom
-live well/seacock and bilge pump installed below decks
-new 47 gallon fuel tank epoxy coated and foamed in place
-custom under gunnel work signifigantly stiffened gunnels and provide rod storage underneath
- battery box built into cabin where porta potty would go (to get weight foward)
-transom had 2 layers of 3/4'' ab fir and 3 layers between the most inward stringers, it also has BEEFFY knees for bracket support

all the work was done with ab douglas fir plywood and west systems exclusively

also included with the boat is the trailer it sits on (unsure of the year) but it is it verygood/excellent shape, its and aluminum single axle with new springs, hubs, jack and winch

also included is everything needed to complete the boat, all teak cockpit trim and teak cabin doors, all deck hardware (all brand NEW), all electical hard ware (all brand NEW), guages (some new)

all of the work was done to exacting standard and most of the fairing is to yacht quality however there are still a few areas that need to be faired out.

i will also include with it a gallon of awlgrip 545 primer and converter and a gallon of awlgrip fighting lady yellow.

the boat still needs a little bit of fairing, primed, painted and put back together

the boat still needs a good bit of work but all the difficult work as been done and this will be an easy project for someone with the resources

i will also include the bracket that came with the boat (non flotation) if you so desire

it is located in west palm beach florida and im asking 4,000 obo. you can contact me at nofx525@aol.com or 561-801-6470

the pictures will speak for them selves (please pull through for me John R) and i guareentee this boat is more custom then bill potters restored seafari.

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pics to follow by john r, hopefully tommorrow....

also included is a NICCEEE heavy duty bimini top with front and side curtains (or possibly for sale seperatly if someone is interested)

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http://www.theboatzone.com/albums/al...0360.sized.jpg More pics here:

http://www.theboatzone.com/gallery/album25

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Thanks a million John!!!

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bump - make me an offer i cant refuse on this boat that needs no more structural work, only cosmetics!!!

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boat is not insured, may got to highest bidder after the storm [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

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Would you be interested in trading your boat and trailer for my boat and trailer . Here is a description of my boat :
1973 24' Seabird flush cabin (similiar to Seacraft Scepter in looks). Boat has a beautifull yellow hull and white decks.Boat has a brand new fuel tank .Boat is powered by a rebuilt ,302 ,fresh water cooled ,ford motor with borg warner transmission and Arneson surface piercing drive .Just replaced both batteries . Trailer is 1999 , 6000 Lb tandem aluminum rocket international with surge brakes . I also just replaced the exhaust manifold and risers on the motor too .The hull has a 24 degree deadrise and is similiar to a SeaVee .The Boat is ready to be used. It looks good and runs well.I realize we would have to inspect each others boat first. Call me if you are interested : (239)597-0093 (I am in Naples Florida)

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for-roch - check your Email, i sent you a message on the 28th but ill send again

on another note the boat survived the storm fine, its just full of leaves

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Glad to hear the boat's OK! You did a great job with this one, maybe you can help me restore mine???

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Ben ,

Sory I couldn't take your call the other night . I'm emailing you now -For-Roch .

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Did you get the picyures I sent via email of my Seabird Boat ?

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gottem' check your mail

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Made it through jeanne unscathed also, cover got ripped off again but this time there were not leave or branches to fall in it (francis took em all) $3500 o.b.o., just got a new (old) truck and its gotta go

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Ben,when you put in new bulkheads did you glass them to the hull or liner?Did you ever have the cap off of the boat? The reason I ask is that I may have an interest in your boat,just for the hull.I have an idea for a 20 CC,but I need to start with an empty hull.Thanks,Joey

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the bulkheads were glassed to all three peices the cap, the liner and the hull. if you looked at pictures side by side of mine and a stock one you can see all the fairing that was done onto of the glass to make the bulkhead look like it was always there. sounds like this may not be the boat for you, i would have no objection selling it you if you had the money, but i would like to see someone follow through with the project the way it was started

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I read some of the previous post regarding your restoration . Have you done anything about the hull blisters where the bottom paint is ? Also , I noticed from your previous posts that the boat is tittled as a home-built instead of a Seacraft. Has this been resolved ? I really like the side helm station you have built for the boat . Thanks for the additional info in advance .

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for-roch - the blisters were painstakinly ground out 1 by 1 (not a fun job!) then dried out for a month and filled with west system epoxy mixed with medium density filler those spots were then sanded flush with the hull and it was barrier coated with west system and the barrier coat additive (have pics of most of these steps). and then bottom painted (i obviously thought i was gonna splash it sooner then i did) regarding the title - it was registered as homebuilt becuase of a discrepency when it was switced from i/o to outboard, it should not be that difficult to clear up i just didnt have the time to. and the console, yes its a thing of beauty, modeled it after all of the rybos and merrits we have around here

Ben

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just going thru the boxes of parts in the garage and remembered the boat also comes with bennett trim tabs (they worked when the boat was put up 2 years ago)

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come on guys, for 3500 ill throw in a new in the box sitex pro fish II color fish finder!!!!

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Man, I wish I could get my hands on this one and make one great boat out of 2 good ones but I have no place to work on it!

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allright $3,250, just read through the thread and look at everything you get besides the beloved seacraft hull

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$2900, its got to go soon

Re: 1970 Custom 20' Seafari project -reduced!!!!
 

$2800????

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Bump!!!!! $$2750

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Ben, call me with your address, I want to come up and see it. 305-388-3489

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$$2,500, new email, Handlebarmustche@aol.com for details/questions, got to go! comes with everything!