Forum: For Sale
09-26-2010, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 137
Re: 25 finally for sale
there is no hour meter, if i had to guess i would say 250-300. the boat has very little use since repower. i ended up with approx. 2400 hrs on pervious engine when the starboard manifold cracked and...
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Forum: Performance
09-25-2010, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,897
Re: 25 Seafari...55mph
my 25 is about 52-5300 with every thing except fuel. figure 110 gal of fuel.. that is boat and trailer...
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Forum: For Sale
09-25-2010, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 137
Re: 25 finally for sale
$6500 inludes boat and trailer with new front axle new from tire to tire and four new tires.
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Forum: For Sale
09-24-2010, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 137
Re: 25 finally for sale
1974 seacraft 25 seafari, jasper reman 5.7 chevy, volvo 280 outdrive, plain and simple(nuthin fancy). just a raw fishing rig. transom and stringers redone 8-9 years ago. just a simple battle wagon
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Forum: For Sale
09-22-2010, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 137
25 finally for sale
yeah, thats right shes finally for sale or trade for a 20-24 skiff, privateer, c hawk or simiilar open boat. any reasonable offer considered. i just dont use it like i used to and im back into the...
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Forum: General
11-24-2009, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 236
Re: Gas Tank Size
dilligaf, i have a 25 seafari with a volvo 350 and 100 gals. of fuel and i can run to the norfolk canyon and troll the edge or deep drop and have 1/4-1/3 left when i return to rudee. can leave rudee...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-15-2009, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 259
Re: Anyone ever under brace/knee the gunnels?
why not recreate the horizonal rod holders under the gunnel? design them so that tie the gunnel to the liner then on to the floor. that way you have a structural member but at the same time it serve...
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Forum: General
11-15-2009, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 394
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Forum: General
11-14-2009, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 88
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-10-2009, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,003
Re: Fuel blockage on seafari
sorry i didnt completely explain why i made the comment about the pick up tube going MIA, i was thinking along the lines of the tube having already been cracked/corroded and by trying to unscrew that...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-09-2009, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,003
Re: Fuel blockage on seafari
sounds like you have a major problem with the pickup tube going MIA. It should have come out with the elbow. if it were mine i would drain the tank, clean it and possibly replace ALL fittings making...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-07-2009, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,003
Re: Fuel blockage on seafari
WELL YOU KNOW THERE ISNT A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE OR PLUMBING FROM YOU TANK SELECTOR VALVE CORRECT? IF SO, THE PROBLEM IS ASSOCIATED WITH ONE TANK. THE SILICONE IS PROBABLY CLOGGED IN THE HOSE FROM...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-07-2009, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,003
Re: Fuel blockage on seafari
THERE SHOULD BE AN ANTI-SIPHON VALVE THREADED TO THE ELBOW AND THERE SHOULD ALSO BE A SCREEN ON THE END OF THE PICKUP TUBE. IF ITS NOT ON THE END OF THE TUBE THERE WILL BE A CONE SHAPED SCREEN WHERE...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-03-2009, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 249
Re: Bad fuel pump??
the most important adjustment in any carb job(rebuild) is the float height adj. i would almost bet the floats are set too low and the pumps cant constently supply enough fuel to run wide open....
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-02-2009, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 103
Re: Gelcoat halo
a high speed buffer and 3m diamond cut polishing compound(black bottle) usually does the trick. we used it quite a bit at the marina i used to work at to buff out where decals where removed, you...
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Forum: General
11-02-2009, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 126
Re: Volvo I/O Drive Train in 20' Sea Craft
i currently run a vp 280 outdrive and as mentioned before they are just about bulletproof as long as the wrong mechanic hasnt had his hands on/in it. the trim rams are Very expensive to replace. they...
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Forum: Performance
10-28-2009, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 752
Re: Seafari 25 Performance
yeah mine was origionally a twin sterndrive and had the huge box. and my scuppers are almost directly below the shorepower plug, inline with the bulkhead between the engine compartment and fuel...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-26-2009, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 109
Re: mid-ship storage box
i used the flared drain hole sleeves attached to hose for the floor drains. the same brass sleeves that are commonly used for the drain hole in the transom.
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Forum: Performance
10-25-2009, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 173
Re: Mercury 115 Inline-6 gremlins cure?
yamaha's ring free is serves the same purpose and comes in liquid quart bottles like oil. also a very good product and i belive is made by the same manufacture, chevron.
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-22-2009, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 97
Re: Compression Check - Review??
anytime you do any test on an engine you try to simulate a running engine. that being said, a properly running engine not run cold under normal operation, thermal expansion will make the pistons to...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-21-2009, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 97
Re: Compression Check - Review??
normally the top will have more heat but away from that... the decarb idea might bring the numbers in a tighter group. if it doesnt i would start thinkin about repower or rebuild because manufacture...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
10-17-2009, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 275
Re: New Addition
as for the injestion problem be sure your exhaust elbows are at least 13 inches above the waterline at rest and the hose is angled so there is a 1/2 inch drop for every foot travled. nice find and...
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Forum: Performance
10-17-2009, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 89
Re: desired compression psi
usually a manual wont give you a set number but you should be in the neighborhood of 120-140 the main factor is that there is no more than 10 lbs or 10% difference in all of the cylinders.
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Forum: Off Topic / Fishing
10-15-2009, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 131
Re: Toyota Tacoma recall!!
real men where bowties... lol all opinions aside toyota makes a great engine but chassis and suspension parts are nother story. i had a 2000 yota pickup that was my beach buggy for a while great...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-14-2009, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 151
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