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Forum: Recovered Threads 12-10-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,838
Posted By Bushwacker
I’ve ridden in Connor’s 25 in 5-6’ swells. Very...

I’ve ridden in Connor’s 25 in 5-6’ swells. Very soft ride, and like all Moesly designs with original-type power, it would plane at relatively low speed, like about 12 mph!!
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-02-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,094
Posted By Bushwacker
Thanks for the kind words guys. Age is just a...

Thanks for the kind words guys. Age is just a number! My wife and I are often accused of not acting our age, but I take that as a complement! We’re both just thankful for no major health issues and...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-30-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,838
Posted By Bushwacker
My understanding is that the reason it didn’t...

My understanding is that the reason it didn’t behave right is that Moesly intended for it to be built with the ballast system he had designed (and patented!).
...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-24-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 83
Posted By Bushwacker
My wife updated her blog for this trip - you can...

My wife updated her blog for this trip - you can view it at www.dreamseeker.blog.
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-19-2022, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 83
Posted By Bushwacker
Bahamas 2022

FYI - Dream Seeker is headed to the Abacos next week, probably about Thursday 6/23. Itinerary will include West End, Great Sale, Spanish Cay, Green Turtle, Guana, Man O’War, Hopetown, Marsh Harbor....
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-22-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 4,061
Posted By Bushwacker
I have an 85# Mantus & 37# Fortress on bow & a...

I have an 85# Mantus & 37# Fortress on bow & a 65# Bruce & 40# Danforth in lazarette. Hope that’s enough! Our eta is about 1600 hrs. Will probably anchor somewhere east of marker G65.
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-11-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 4,061
Posted By Bushwacker
Planning to get there Friday afternoon to check...

Planning to get there Friday afternoon to check out a couple of nearby anchorages I found in Navionics. (Need depth of at least 5’; if anyone knows of any good spots, please send coordinates!) Will...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-26-2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 4,061
Posted By Bushwacker
For us old retired folks that enjoy cruising,...

For us old retired folks that enjoy cruising, it’s not about the length of the trip . . . Gettin there is at least half the fun! If you’ve never watched dolphins surfing your bow wave, which we see...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-25-2022, 11:23 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 4,061
Posted By Bushwacker
Thanks Casey, that’s a big help! Ron, my...

Thanks Casey, that’s a big help!

Ron, my year old Waterway Guide says the northern channel into those marinas is shoaled in and the southern channel is only about 5’; it says that shallow draft...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-24-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 4,061
Posted By Bushwacker
You guys aren’t used to pushing 30 tons of boat!...

You guys aren’t used to pushing 30 tons of boat! Trolling motors and 10 hp eggbeaters won’t do it, but a couple of old tractor engines, 2.5:1 reduction gear and 26” diameter props will move enough...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-23-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 4,061
Posted By Bushwacker
Sandy, Admiral Arden and I are contemplating...

Sandy, Admiral Arden and I are contemplating bringing Dream Seeker up to the Sebastian gathering, which is an easy 2 day cruise from Stuart at 8 kts. Obviously we won’t be able to get into the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-16-2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,448
Posted By Bushwacker
Sounds like a good plan! Agree with Connor on...

Sounds like a good plan! Agree with Connor on importance of an oil temp gage. I’ll admit to being a bit of a fanatic when it comes to instrumentation, but I was involved with some testing of some...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-16-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,448
Posted By Bushwacker
5 in. Hg = 12.23 psia map (manifold absolute...

5 in. Hg = 12.23 psia map (manifold absolute pressure) = 78.21 KPa. The formula for converting inches Hg to psi is: PSI = 14.69(1 - “Hg/29.92).
KPa = 6.395 x PSI

If it were me, I’d put a big 270...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-15-2022, 10:42 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,448
Posted By Bushwacker
I would suggest you consider including a manifold...

I would suggest you consider including a manifold vacuum gage in your instrumentation! (Ask Connor about his experience.) It will give you a good indication of both load on your engine as well as its...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-25-2021, 09:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 185
Posted By Bushwacker
How old is your fuel line? Some fuel lines have...

How old is your fuel line? Some fuel lines have an internal liner that has been known to delaminate and cause a blockage!

Also, you mentioned recently cleaning the tank. Did you use any sealant...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-16-2021, 10:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 192
Posted By Bushwacker
Terry, I had you beat for w while, until I went...

Terry, I had you beat for w while, until I went and sold my ‘72 Seafari (bought in 1975 from Brown & Hauptner) in 2017 when I started looking for a trawler!

But you have me beat in the marriage...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-26-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 155
Posted By Bushwacker
STE, I think you have the tabs upside down in...

STE, I think you have the tabs upside down in those pics! No benefit to having the ends turned up. That will let water escape out the sides and reduce lift! The old Bennett tabs I put on my Seafari...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-02-2021, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 669
Posted By Bushwacker
Hi John, I’ve included some thoughts/comments in...

Hi John, I’ve included some thoughts/comments in bold type below.
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-30-2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 669
Posted By Bushwacker
I would NEVER convert a roller trailer to bunks!!...

I would NEVER convert a roller trailer to bunks!! You might want to check out the EZ-Loader roller system - their nylon bushings rolling on aluminum shafts require no lubrication, so basically...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-08-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 50
Posted By Bushwacker
I’d use a straightedge to check for a hook in the...

I’d use a straightedge to check for a hook in the hull back by the transom, esp. on stbd side. One of the 23’ molds Potter sold to SeaCraft Industries supposedly had a hook in it. I’ve seen it in one...
Forum: Recovered Threads 10-11-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 435
Posted By Bushwacker
Yes, you made a wise decision! There are many...

Yes, you made a wise decision! There are many advantages to the Seafari & Sceptre layouts that many CC guys don’t seem to appreciate, including MUCH more DRY storage. That opening windshield (which...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-24-2020, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 66
Posted By Bushwacker
Your “115” E-TEC is probably about 125 hp at the...

Your “115” E-TEC is probably about 125 hp at the prop.

You’ll first need to make sure your AV plate is above solid water before you do too much experimenting with props. Also make sure your tach...
Forum: Recovered Threads 01-26-2020, 10:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 221
Posted By Bushwacker
An attachment to a Seafari is not irrational at...

An attachment to a Seafari is not irrational at all . . . I ran my 20 for 42 years and found it to be so versatile that I was able to do all kinds of stuff with it!

I'd be real careful about...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-27-2019, 06:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 94
Posted By Bushwacker
Tender my ass - I could have done the whole loop...

Tender my ass - I could have done the whole loop in it, much more comfortably than one guy who did it in a 20? Robalo center console! But I would have needed to add a much bigger fuel tank, and the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 12-23-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 94
Posted By Bushwacker
That configuration looks identical to my 72...

That configuration looks identical to my 72 Seafari. I?m guessing Potter did not incorporate the raised cockpit sole and taller 2-piece windshield with the extra non-opening panel a the bottom that...
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