1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

I started working on my new project which is a 1971 seacraft 20 that somebody else had stopped in the middle of the restoration. I bought the project which previous owner had done a great job but just stopped because he bought a new boat. The whole transom was cut out and replaced with Marine Plywood and lots of Glass. The whole floor was ripped out up to the front casting deck. All foam was removed so its just stringers under the new floor with no foam. The whole boat was done using epoxy resin so I will continue using epoxy to complete project. The floor was raised 3 inches and new floor is Marine plywood with glass on both sides and all edges were coated with epoxy so there is no water intrusion or rot. The floor is solid right now but I am going to put some more braces on top of two center stringers up to the bottom of the deck. The guy did a great job. The bilge was coated with an epoxy paint including the fuel tank coffin box. I am going to try and work on this as much as I can as I am out of work right now. I just bought a Suzuki 140 four stroke with 0 hours on it so the power is ready to go. Transome was raised to 25 inches as well. There were custom livewell and storage boxes in the back that I cut out with a sawzaw today as I wanted to be able to walk all the way to the transom and open up some more space. I will be glassing the holes up tomorrow hopefully. Enjoy!

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Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Hi lonesurfer87
nice project you got artthere. i also just got my hands on a 1969 20'
ill be cutting her up soon hopefully just started sanding her down. looking forward to seeing some new pics
good luck :)

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Here are some more updated pictures as the project progresses. I have done alot of work to the console. Just got done putting more fiberglass down on the reverse flange to hold the console down. The rear storage boxes were cut out and I closed them in with solid fiberglass pieces and am now in the stage of fairing and sanding. I removed the fuel tank to get that ready for install I went up to SP fuel tanks and got the rubber strips to attach to the tank where it will sit as it is the best method to allow and moisture to escape allowing the tank to have a very long life unlike foaming tanks in which absorbs water and causes the tanks to corrode and rust out.

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reverse flange (I got the idea from Billythekids restore)

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Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Clean Job, Keep posting

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I stumbled across the previous owner who did all of the hard work for me his name is 71kidcasper on this site classicseacraft.com It is great to have all of the pictures of the deck ripped out and I found out that he used U.S. Composites epoxy resin which I am using as well. My father swears by it over west as it is better quality than west and a way better price. He claims no blush with U.S. composites. The link to the restore of my boat before I got it is below

http://www.classicseacraft.com/forum...=&fpart=1&vc=1

Gota love the world wide web you can find almost anything even your own boat before you bought it. I have to say he did a great job and saved me alot of the rough work.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

I got the fuel tank in and mounted in the boat. The tank has neoprine strips supplied by SP Tanks in South Jersey applied to all sides of tank to secure it in place. The tank is held down by neoprine strips on top of tank with coosa board strips and mahogany stringers run across to hold the tank down. All coosa board and mahigany was coated with epoxy to seal it from any water intrusion shold water ever get under the deck. There is NO FOAM HOLDING THE TANK DOWN OR AROUND THE TANK! Foam can trap water causing the tank to leak down the line. I have seen this done even on so called top tier boats and myself not a "professional" boat builder believe this is the best possible way to install a tank. SP TANKS does not allow foam to be put around the tanks and requires the neoprine stripping to secure tank. There is air all around the tank to allow it to get air and dry should water ever get around the tank. There is drain holes on the front and aft board holding the fuel tank to allow water to drain. These holes were also coated with epoxy. I ran wiring up to the bow for navigation lights and also wires to the port and starboard rod lockers to mound led lights under the gunnel. The lid for the fuel tank coffin is made out of 1/2 inch coosaboard and glassed a layer of 1708 Glass with Epoxy Resin before putting down tomorrow. The Coosa lid will be glassed down to the floor so the floor will be all level with no screws. I took all measurements of the tanks location as well as all hose and wire locations which will go in my manual for the boat that I am making should the tank ever need replacing or servicing which should never happen. I also put the deck drain holes in. I drilled the holes first then epoxy coated the transom where I drilled. I then installed 1" OD PVC pipe for the drains and epoxyed them in. The drains came out real good and I like these alot better than the brass ones that have a chance of water intrusion. I also have been fairing and sanding the console alot kind of boring work. I am doing everything right as this is going to be my boat so I am putting alot of pride and hard work into this one.

Here's some pics enjoy!

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Hatch
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My dad goes by (Bligh) on THT working on the tank install
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Me working on my console
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Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Lonesurfer
I like the way you took out the storage boxes in the back.Can you tell me the dimensions on those new boxes ,as i also want to do something like that to my 1976 20 sf,right now i have the control cables coming out the floor with your method they will come out the side and it will add some support for the transom thanks

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

The boxes are 8 1/2" in the back and 9 1/2" in the front.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

I removed the front hatches and removed all balsa coring and recored with divinycel and galss onel layer between the divinyceland one layer on other side of divinycel. Hatch is very strong. I also have been laying down some fairing putty on whole boat as well as the console. The fuel tank hatch is glassed down. That was made out of penske board (same as coosa) with a layer of 1708 glass on either side. The hatch was unbelievably light and strong.

fuel hatch glassed down with epoxy resin and 1708 glass.
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Hatches with all balsa coring removed.
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Divinycel coring being applied to hatch.
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Updated pictures 1/12/10
 

I am posting some updated pictures as I havent posted in awhile. She's on the home stretch snowwhite awlgrip topside has been sprayed probably 4 coats all said and done after I shot the whole boat in Awlgrip highbuild. I bought my awlgrip through GCM distributors in Florida best deal I could find.
Gallon og snow white, gallon of aquamist (he gave same price as snow white) 2 gallons of converter, 1 gallon of reducer plus a small bottle of accelerator $640 to my door It was like $580 before shipping. Thought that was good. If you need paint they were really easy to deal with.

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Re: Updated pictures 1/12/10
 

Coming along great, I'd love to see that fresh awlgrip in the sun!

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Looking good! :cool:

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Bet you'll need sunglasses!

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I sure will with snow white awlgrip thats why I wear Oakley polarized cut the glare down a little bit!!

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What sort of power are you thinking?

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I already have a brand new suzuki 140 four stroke already bought and waiting to be hung. I just put the motor into warranty got a hell of a deal that i couldn't resist. Not gona be a rocket but a reliable motor that i am not scared to take offshore.

Re: Updated pictures 1/12/10
 

lonesurfer87,

your restoration is looking great! I had a question about your motor and sent you a PM.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

I got alot done in the past couple weeks. Hull is painted, console mounted, motor hung today. Armstrong hatches installed on port and starboard rear access wells. These hatches are by far the best I have ever seen very easy to install no screws and they are very tight and the most waterproof hatches you can buy. I would highly recommend these. Pop up 6" cleats in rear installed and single 8" pull up cleat installed in bow. Teak helm pod in the making my father is making this for me as he's done quite a few. ordered my rubrail today white with stainless insert.



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pop up cleats and armstrong hatches

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bow pull cleat.

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teak helm pod in the making

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Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Looking good!!!! I'd like to know how it does with that Zuke on it!

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Caymanboy Thanks I too would like to know how it does another member on here has a suzuki and he told me what prop to get for best performance as he's tried alot of different combinations. His name is Billythekid he said cruise is around 30 and top end is around 40 41 I think. I bought it for the reliability.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

My dad has been working away on this helm pod for me. He went with alot of curve on the front to make it more custom but alot more work involved. Here it is needs a little more sanding on the edges then the finish work of epoxy and varnish coating. These pods really do set the boat apart from the rest which I was going for. If only I could get him to do a teak toe rail for me. Maybe next year! This helm pod was made right here in South Jersey too not on Harkers Island.



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Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

That's some nice craftmanship. Will it wrap the top of your center console? I'm planning something similar with my restoration to go for a unique look as well.

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He did a great job! It's a nice touch. Gonna leave it natural or put finish on it?

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Yea we used an adjustable angle indicator to find the right angle and then cut the teak to the right angle so its all flush to the console.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

[/QUOTE] He did a great job! It's a nice touch. Gonna leave it natural or put finish on it?

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Gona put finish on it couple coats of epoxy then varnish I suppose. I like the shiny look on helm pods. Teak covering board are another thing I like them natural.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

If I were you I would get that beautiful piece
of work outa the kitchen QUICK!! ;)
The next thing you know the little women
will be cuttin' up carrots and celery on the
that nice custom made cutting board.... :eek:

See ya, Ken

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

I am slowly getting everything installed on the boat as its pretty much all custom and a pain as every hole has to be carefully cut where cleats, nav, lights, etc... go. The rubrail came out pretty good and is the best rubrail for this boat I believe. It really brought everything together. I have a leaning post on the way.



helm pod with 3 coats of epoxy on it so far.

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Pop up navigation light and pull up cleat for a very clean flush finish.

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Enjoy I can't wait to dip her in hopin to drop her in at the end of March.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

That teak looks amazing with a finish on it! Love that slick hardware on the bow. You're doing a great job!

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Helm pod installed it took alot of work to get the seastar helm at the perfect height so you yo don't see the helm and just the shaft sticks through. The helm pod is going to be full removably for sanding and varnishing when needed. Now I just have to wire it up figure out the suzuki wiring and throttle cable install and it'll be ready. I am going to figure out something nicer for the elctronics inlay. I will probably make a starboard box that mounts in with teak trim around it. I also have to make a door for the bottom of the console. Also probably out of starboard not sure on that just gona make it as it goes and see what looks good.



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Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Lookin great man, watching this thread eagerly for updates. Your boat is turning out beautiful.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

SeaPlusPlus,
Do you have any performance #'s for that Zuke and boat? Would love to know what they are if you don't mind.
Lonesurfer 87', boat looks great!

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

update:
The bottom paint was stripped using Cardinal Yacht Sales in Somers Points NJ Farrow System. It was my first time using the Farrow System and I think I did a pretty good job. I was lucky enough to have access to this amazing machine. The machine was great it saved alot of time sanding layers of bottom paint off. I found a few areas that will be repaired before applying epoxy barrier coat. its nice to start the season off with a nice clean bottom.



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The green spots on the bottom is 3M vinylester putty to fill in any minoy scrapes and gashes. Not necessary but I want to do everything right and I know what I have underneath the bottom paint.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Lookin good. Pretty sweet you could use that to get the bottom off, crawling up under a trailer to sand is not fun.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Nice restore Lonesurfer, couple of questions...what rubrail did you use? Is it a Taco rubrail, if so can you share model number? Also your fuel tank....i'm wanting to get one for my project....can you share that info as well...Thanks..ur gonna have a nice ride when you're done!

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Looks like a Taco V21-9613 to me. Could be wrong though. ;)

If it is what length sections did you buy your stainless insert in? You get it local or online?

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Get the Taco P/N and then call the guy at Rubrails.com. He will give you the best price.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

That model # was correct above it comes in 20 foor pieces I had to get 3 so 60 foot total and I got 12' pieces of stainless 4 pieces. Its a hard rigid vinyl that doesn't roll up so its hard and expensive to ship. I was lucky enough to order it through a marina and didn't pay shipping as I have an agreement with them. I got everything for like $280 I think not bad. Alot of people don't go with it because of the expense to ship it but it really makes the boat and its a perfect fit. the size of the rubber or ridgid vinyl is 1 9/16" with 1/2 inch stainless insert hollowback.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Wow yeah, $280 is definitely a great price. Been shopping around for the black version but the shipping cost is killing me. Haven't been able to find it shipped to Va for less than $400 :mad:

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

I got the black in a roll with ss insert shipped less than $350 from rubrail.com. Go to craigslist Houston, TX for pics of the rubrail.

Re: 1971 Seacraft 20 Complete Restoration
 

Like the fact that you are using the teak ,keeping some of the old style with a redo,I started varnishing my teak covering boards today, In fact I was going to drop in to see your boat. I was in Somers Pt to pick up varnish at west marine,,,We should have a in water get together this year, maybe at the Flying cloud resturant,I will try to put one together over the summer,,

Joe R
20ft 1970 SeaCraft
Susie II