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Forum: Recovered Threads 11-28-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,094
Posted By cdavisdb
80? Surely that's not possible. Happy...

80? Surely that's not possible.

Happy Birthday!!
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-31-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 171
Posted By cdavisdb
Hey Terry, I assumed the house was toast. ...

Hey Terry,

I assumed the house was toast. Delighted to see it made it through! You guys build tough.
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-31-2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,838
Posted By cdavisdb
Banking like a jet fighter is fun once you get...

Banking like a jet fighter is fun once you get used to it. The hull will actually spin if you go over far enough. Experiment with it and you discover that you are still in complete control. Odd ...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-28-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,838
Posted By cdavisdb
Good luck with it. If you can do it, it will be...

Good luck with it. If you can do it, it will be a first.

Be sure and read the threads on hull repairs. There were not enough bulkheads in the original build and that led to problems you can...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-27-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,838
Posted By cdavisdb
Just a suggestion: The hull has such a good...

Just a suggestion:

The hull has such a good ride that you can put the steering station and console(and weight) much farther forward than a normal CC. The Seafari helm seat is in the middle of...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-26-2022, 07:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,838
Posted By cdavisdb
Outboard plus CC conversion will, for certain,...

Outboard plus CC conversion will, for certain, create huge cg problems in that hull(I owned one). You will need a LOT of weight forward, pig iron, fuel tanks, batteries, fish boxes that will have to...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-02-2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 435
Posted By cdavisdb
FAIR WARNING, I am not a highly experienced...

FAIR WARNING, I am not a highly experienced glasser.

FYI: I used US Composites slow epoxy on my 25 seafari hull repair. Florida, spring. Had no trouble getting the glass to stick to vertical...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-12-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 561
Posted By cdavisdb
Working under the deck: I never said it was...

Working under the deck: I never said it was easy, just much better than pulling the cap.

I cut out all three bulkheads and worried that the hull would deform and my deck cut outs not fit. No...
Forum: Recovered Threads 02-09-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 561
Posted By cdavisdb
Glad to see you keeping the cabin. I loved mine....

Glad to see you keeping the cabin. I loved mine.

When redoing bulkheads, make sure you address a weak spot in the 25s design, not enough bulkheads forward of the forward tank bulkhead. It needs...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-27-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,448
Posted By cdavisdb
Alternate idea on tabs: build'em out of metal...

Alternate idea on tabs: build'em out of metal with a step to match the hull. That has been done at least once and worked fine for decades. one piston per side. I'd have to go back and look up who...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-24-2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 561
Posted By cdavisdb
snook295 bought my 25. He is in Key West, but...

snook295 bought my 25. He is in Key West, but doesn't show up on CSC that often. PM me for a phone number
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-17-2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 561
Posted By cdavisdb
Here is an idea for a cc.. Jackshaft a diesel...

Here is an idea for a cc.. Jackshaft a diesel to an outdrive, move the engine as far forward as possible. Navetek did something similar. That might get the horizontal cg right. The 25s ride is...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-17-2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 561
Posted By cdavisdb
Welcome Glaucus, Lotta work, but its a great...

Welcome Glaucus,

Lotta work, but its a great hull.

I'd go very carefully with the center console idea. That requires removing a lot of weight forward and will substantially change the cg in a...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-16-2022, 08:09 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,448
Posted By cdavisdb
I put a vacuum gauge on my 25 at Bushwacker's...

I put a vacuum gauge on my 25 at Bushwacker's suggestion. Best, most useful gauge I had.

On the oil temp gauge: My 300 hp Volvo 5.7 did not come with an oil cooler. I put one on(and an oil...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-12-2022, 08:37 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,448
Posted By cdavisdb
Do you have a way to monitor oil temp? Given the...

Do you have a way to monitor oil temp? Given the high power you are trying to achieve, an oil temp gauge might head off some expensive repairs
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-08-2022, 09:03 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,448
Posted By cdavisdb
Welcome Glaucus485, Its an amazing boat. ...

Welcome Glaucus485,

Its an amazing boat. You will love it!


What's the story on the boat? Pics?
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-14-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 119
Posted By cdavisdb
I've had similar comments from people who should...

I've had similar comments from people who should know.

There are lots of good rlding hulls out there, but most of them have negatives relative to Seacrafts or are not nearly as good, IMHO. My...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-29-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 713
Posted By cdavisdb
Interesting. I'm surprised. My fav, of course,...

Interesting. I'm surprised. My fav, of course, is the 25 Seafari. For running the Gulf Stream, there is nothing like it. Infinitely better than the 20 Seafari and modestly better ride than a...
Forum: General 10-06-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,306
Posted By cdavisdb
"60's Seacraft" sounds like it could be a 21, a...

"60's Seacraft" sounds like it could be a 21, a very rare and fabulously capable boat. Any pics?


oops, just saw the date.
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-24-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 57
Posted By cdavisdb
Durham And another thank you to...

Durham


And another thank you to NoBones. He is a great host. The van is old and ugly but runs good. With any luck I'll keep it for the next decade.

If you ever want to part with that...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-23-2021, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 57
Posted By cdavisdb
Very happy with the boat(thank you John), but it...

Very happy with the boat(thank you John), but it is so LITTLE! I got very used to the size and carrying capacity of the 25. If I hadn't already done with my first 20 what I'm planning with this...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-17-2021, 07:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 192
Posted By cdavisdb
We are in the same boat, darn few freedivers or...

We are in the same boat, darn few freedivers or body surfers left in my age group, maybe I should come to Greenvile and learn to ski.

But, to the thread subject, afraid I'm an intermittent...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-02-2021, 08:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 28
Posted By cdavisdb
seafari hatch

Anybody have a front hatch for a 20 seafari that they would part with? or know somebody who does?
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-19-2021, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 76
Posted By cdavisdb
Yes, definitely, Thanks I'll pm you his...

Yes, definitely, Thanks

I'll pm you his contact info

Connor
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-03-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 76
Posted By cdavisdb
Thanks guys, This motor has injectors, so...

Thanks guys,

This motor has injectors, so EFI, not carbed (I think) Interesting on Yamaha making Mercs, did not know that. That vintage had some severe corrosion issues with the exhaust, but I...
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