Forum: Performance
11-12-2005, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 118
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Forum: Performance
11-07-2005, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 118
engine for 20 Seafari
Hi Capts,
I have gotten feedback from other posts, but Ill throw the question out again.
20ft Seafari. When I re-power I have decided to go in the 130-140 range. Ive heard everything about the...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-07-2005, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 556
nicks stern
Hey Nick,
You have the same model stern that I have. Even though Mike D's stern is different, his folding splash board would work.
I like that idea- a rather simple solution. The rattling is...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-06-2005, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 556
Re: my inside / stern shot
Hey Bill,
Your boat is practically identical to mine aside from yours having bottom paint. Mine is a 73 also and has the exact stern that yours has with the stern compartments/batteries.
My port...
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Forum: General
11-05-2005, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 134
Re: Trailers
Hey Capt. Brad,
Just now noticed you are from Homestead. Thats usually where I put in. I go out past the featherbead bank and out angelfish to Carysfort (I used to, this is back in the late 90s...
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Forum: General
11-05-2005, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 62
cuddy door
Hello Seafariers!
In my breif go over of my 73 seafari, I came to the conclusion that the whole frame of the cuddy door has to be replaced. The door is gone. Any thougts on prefab frames w/door that...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-05-2005, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 556
Re: Nick -
Oldmanblues-
Mine is also red. The original gel is in great shape, other than the oyster gashes on the bottom. Thats an old 115 you have. Its still pushing the boat ok you said (w/200lb son!).
Ill...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-05-2005, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 556
Re: Nick -
Mike D- Thanks for the info. Your "Zuke" 2 cycle has not given you any trouble such as reeds, electronics, etc?
Im wary of 2cycles, other than the 1979 70hp rude I had.
But my merc 225 was great...
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Forum: General
11-01-2005, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 115
Re: seacraft scupper question
Hey Bill/Old Blues,
Thanks for the info- you nailed it with the venturi effect.
For some reason I thought it was "bernoulli". I dont know if I mentioned that when I had my 23CC repainted the guy...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-01-2005, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 556
Re: Seafari Stern
Thank you everybody for your input.
I see a few of you go out into the Gulf of Maine/ out of MA.
So, apparently the Seafaris handle the ocean well. I think I told you guys that I live in Maine, but...
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Forum: General
10-27-2005, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 115
Re: seacraft scupper question
Hey Scott,
I like your ratio comparison. Why would 235s be light compared with Etecs? Aluminum blocks?
Otherwise, you have a Seafari. Are you happy with it? From what I have seen so far in my boat...
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Forum: General
10-27-2005, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 51
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-27-2005, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 556
Seafari Stern
Im sorry to beat to death the "stern seaworthiness" of the Seafari. My 23CC was virgin, and had the well around the outbord. This was very effective if a wave washed over the stern. The 20seafari...
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Forum: General
10-27-2005, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 115
Re: seacraft scupper question
Many people have asked the (very important) question: "does the deck drain into the bilge. Yes, the idiot who did this, and who is hopefully not a memeber of our gang, drilled a quarter inch hole in...
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Forum: General
10-26-2005, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 115
Re: seacraft scupper question
Thanks JW.
Im am pretty much resigned to replacing it. I am not with the boat right now. It is in Miami, and I am waiting to move down from Maine in December. When I get there I will put it in the...
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Forum: General
10-26-2005, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 115
Re: seacraft scupper question
OBPlayer-
The reason I have a two thirsty five is that it came with the boat. The price was irresistable on the boat. 2700.
There seems to be nothing fundamentally wrong with the boat.
The gel...
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Forum: General
10-25-2005, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 115
Re: seacraft scupper question
Are you sure the 235 is that light? Actually I was thinking that it could be either a weight issue or a dynamics issue.
If there is any slight change, that combined with speed can cause water to...
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Forum: General
10-23-2005, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 115
seacraft scupper question
Hi folks,
Well, I picked up a 1973 SeaCraft Seafari, and expected worse for the price. Having said that, the boat has a 235 ob with a (well built) transom plate to increase to 25" to accomodate the...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
08-26-2005, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 61
Re: question on aluminum transom trim ?
Hey Nick
I probably will decide to repower the 20 seafari I bought with a 4strk. I like your engine. Would you mind giving me a ballpark figure of the cost? I would be replacing a "two thirsty five"...
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Forum: General
08-22-2005, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 73
Re: 20 Seafari
Oldblues:
Yes, I agree- the "too thirsty five" does seem to be a bit much. But because of the price.... idealy I would put a 140 or so 4stroke. Where are you in NH? I live south of Portland, ME.
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Forum: General
08-21-2005, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 49
impulsive wife-less
Hello Capts,
As I said, I impulsively bought the 20ft Seafari. I have been divorced for 4yrs, and admittedly it is nice to have that freedom. Having said that, I am engaged to a wonderful...
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Forum: General
08-21-2005, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 73
Re: 20 Seafari
Thanks everyone for your help. Thanks to fr. frank I snapped up the red 20ft Seafari. Unfortunately it has a "too thirsty five" outboard, but the price is right. Its seems as though there is far less...
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Forum: General
08-19-2005, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 73
Re: 20 Seafari
Thanks Capt.
Ive thought about the Sceptre, but what I like about the Seafari is that it seems far more economical with the 4cyl I/O. I know that the original design of the seacraft hull was for the...
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Forum: General
08-19-2005, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 73
20 Seafari
Hi everyone,
Im new to the board. I was the proud owner of a '77 23 SeaCraft open fish. Unfortunately when I moved to Maine I had to sell it. I sold it to my bud who kept if for 4yrs, and...
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