Still a work in progress but functional
 

An e-mail to Capt Chuck got me thinking that I should post some pics of my progress so far since I bought her in August last year. I have nowhere near the level of commitment and skill that many of you have but things are shaping up and I can finally use her.
I've had the hull and cap re-gelled, transom redone and the splashwell fixed by a local shop.
I've installed flush cleats and light, new gunwale rod holders, electronics, new wiring, under gunwale carpeting, red courtesy lighting, two bilge pumps, compass, a shoot through transducer and Troll n Tabs. I've fabricated new hatches and latches, and changed the layout of the console.
The outside is done and the inside is functional though not finished. Once I'm happy with the console layout I'll refinish that too.
Some pictures are below:
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Finished hull

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Original cleats and rough non skid paint

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Flush cleats and bow light, gelcoat non skid

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Transom Before

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Transom after

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Splashwell mess

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Splashwell after

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Stern before

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Stern updated

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Rat's nest wiring

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Twice the wires, yet half the mess

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Console before - only 2 switches worked, the rest were not connected

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Work in progress. In final version a Navman 3100 fuel gauge will go where the mike is now. Several gauges will be omitted and there may be more switches over the radio.

Finally -
http://members.cox.net/rhstg44/SeaCr...%20sticker.JPG
I have the required sticker.

What do you think?

Re: Still a work in progress but functional
 

Roger,
Looks fantastic!! I say enjoy her for the short season we have, then worry about the other odds and ends over the winter. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

What did you use to hold the splashwell gate in place? I'm going to make a gate for my Seabird and I'm trying to figure out the best way to hold it in place. Your method seems pretty simple and functional.

Re: Still a work in progress but functional
 

Very nice.. I like your choice of color... How do those trolling motors on the lencos work for ya?

Strick

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There were two stainless angles riveted in place already (looks like sheet stock bent). I just used a piece of seaboard (like starboard) to fit.

Re: Still a work in progress but functional
 

Thanks, the color is based on the original. The troll n tabs are pretty slick. I can fly fish alone from the bow and hold the boat in position easily. On low, they are very quiet. On high they are a little noisier, but then again they are 84# thrust each.

Re: Still a work in progress but functional
 

Very Nice! Is that the original finish on the hull? Do you still have the same seat? With or with out the tracks?

Thanks Fisher

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The hull has been re-gelcoated to the original color (oyster white). The seat looks original. It is missing the swing back and is mounted onto two 2x4x?14 teak blocks on each side. I'd be interested in more info on this type of seat, including how the swing back is made.

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I sent you some picures of my seat with the backrest I added
Fisher

Re: Still a work in progress but functional
 

That is so nice.
I can not wait to get mine back and get to work on it.

Re: Still a work in progress but functional
 

Awesome looking ride!! Just one thing I have to ask. Your scuppers with the balls in them have to be under the waterline. Do they seal that well to where no water gets in?? I've never seen them that low before.