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76 23' inboard Soft decks
hello I have a 1976 cc 23', and the deck's are soft. What should I do? I have found that the transom is also gone(just the plywood) also the stringer on the starboard side in the stern is rotted so far. Should I try to save the deck or just tear it up and junk it? Also could I repair the stringer or replace the whole thing?
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Re: 76 23' inboard Soft decks
Do yourself a huge favor and read from beginning to end Strick's posting "Here We Go Again!" and then read it again. You will learn all you need to know and more. After that, if you still have a question, post it up and I am virtually positive you will get the answer you are looking for, including decks, stringers and transoms, though ALL three are convered in detail as to problem, solutions, techiques, materials and alternatives. Even a great amount about how the results have worked out!!!! A virtual "What's What" about Seacraft rehabs.
Here's the link. http://www.classicseacraft.com/forum...rt=&PHPSESSID= Good luck and let us know with words and pictures. Some of us do better with pictures, if you know what I mean. :) :) :) :D :D :D |
Re: 76 23' inboard Soft decks
If the decks are soft then the quickest thing to fix them is to tear them completely out. It's easiest to get at the transom from the out side but you will have to spend a good amount of time fairing it smooth. The stringer can most likely be fixed rather then replaced. SeaCrafts have unique stringers that are hardy enough to become fossilized.
As Lance mentioned over the years the members on this site have done just about anything you can dream up in regards to our beloved SeaCrafts. Take the time to do some searches and that should answer some of your basic questions. If you have any more specific and in dept questions then most of us are here to help. strick |
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It sounds like you did not have the hull inspected. Maybe you should have bought one in a better state of repair.Anything can be fixed, but if you have to pay someone, it adds up real fast.post some pictures. I am re-powering my 23 savage. I found a solid hull, no issues with transom or decks. Good Luck.
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Is that the black hull that was recently listed on Ebay and craigs list maryland?
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Yes it is that hull! It's a little rough around the edges. I started gutting her and is coming along nicely will start on new transom as soon as time allows and materials show up!! pics will go up once there's progress
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i have no idea on posting pic's but left the links hope they work for ya!!
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Read this thread... posting photos.
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what are your plans for the console? are you keeping the original? or going with a doghouse?
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Looking to do a dog house might have Ronny menard build it for me!
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So I've Been busy on her . I removed the top cover in the stern, I've removed all of the transom just left the skin, and cut up most of the deck. Now need to order the materials!
I was thinking about a tuna door was wondering if anybody could walk me thru the procces? Or direct me to some one who could ? |
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looking good man.what does he charge for his dog houses?theres a guy at cape cod marine on great western rd. that put a transom door in on the same boat, i dont know what he would charge but im sure he could give you some pointers on how to do it.
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Looking good. Definitely post your tuna door plans and thought process. I'm thinking about putting one in. Wanna make it big enough but don't want be too cocky either.
Mean looking boat. |
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Don Herman's (Hermco) tuna door fab/install looks great. Check his photo section.
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yes it is him
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There is a 23 Diesel for sale with a tuna door in FL, but the boat was re-done here on the Cape. I think it's for sale on this site. I'm sure the current owner could point you to the guy he bought it from.
I think his turned out really well. |
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Where is the boat on the Cape? I would love to see it. I live in Chatham and may be around this week.
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anybody here on the cape have any excess frp materials and foam core ? need to save some money somewhere!! it adds up really quick
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I sent you a pm.
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Well I'll be getting back to work on the boat this week. I got my order of glass and all the good stuff. I just need some time to go play with the boat
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Does Anyone have the chrome louver's for the 23 I want to relace the black one's or direct me where to find them ?
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