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12-17-2022, 05:46 PM

Replies: 2

Bow mounted electric motor advice please

Views: 5,992

Posted By PackRat

Seems thrust and depth of motors is allowing...

Seems thrust and depth of motors is allowing installation on larger boats than previously attempted. Know the guys who are the Northeast / mid atlantic sales reps for Minn Kota . Asked them for...

Forum: Recovered Threads

07-19-2022, 09:19 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Finally recorded some numbers on performance: ...

Finally recorded some numbers on performance:
Average of 2 runs with/against current/wind
Suzuki DF300B (duo-prop):

RPM Speed GPH NM/Gal
(knots)
3000 16.0 6.6 2.5
3600 ...

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07-16-2022, 03:41 PM

Replies: 39

It’s time

Views: 1,585

Posted By PackRat

On my 20’ and 23’ used Blue Seas mini add-a-...

On my 20’ and 23’ used Blue Seas mini add-a- battery ACR. One battery for engine and one for the “house”. The relay switches over to charge house battery once the start battery is at 13v. Has worked...

Forum: Recovered Threads

05-23-2022, 02:46 PM

Replies: 6

Re-sealing hatches

Views: 299

Posted By PackRat

Would agree that a gutter setup is the way to go...

Would agree that a gutter setup is the way to go as seems you may want quick/ better access to bilge for various reasons.

Side note : used to use life caulk all the time as good product but does...

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04-06-2022, 12:47 PM

Replies: 21

1969 20' rebuild

Views: 718

Posted By PackRat

Hey good luck with your project! I’m not too far...

Hey good luck with your project! I’m not too far away from you on Eastern Shore of Maryland and I travel through south Jersey often for work.

Composites One in Millville, NJ may have coosa but...

Forum: Recovered Threads

03-13-2022, 08:32 PM

Replies: 5

gas issues

Views: 436

Posted By PackRat

Previously had a boat with just a slight belly in...

Previously had a boat with just a slight belly in the vent line which was enough resistance to venting that the fuel would back up. Routed vent hose with additional support so no chance of retaining...

Forum: Recovered Threads

02-19-2022, 02:36 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Painted

Painted

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02-19-2022, 02:34 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Small 30 in wide rocket launcher for cockpit.

Small 30 in wide rocket launcher for cockpit.

Forum: Recovered Threads

02-02-2022, 03:46 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

I know what you mean but this was just a one-off...

I know what you mean but this was just a one-off on recycled scrap teak that was run through a planer to get rid of weathered bit. Pieces were only slightly larger that the part I wanted so had to...

Forum: Recovered Threads

01-24-2022, 06:31 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Would like to have cut it on cnc router but went...

Would like to have cut it on cnc router but went with what I have at home. Just printed half at full scale, traced on teak, then cut close with a jig saw. Then came behind with belt sander/ sanding...

Forum: Recovered Threads

01-22-2022, 05:13 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Little jobs until the cold weather passes- 16 deg...

Little jobs until the cold weather passes- 16 deg this morning…

Window dressing for the anchor locker divider in the cabin from recycled teak / old swim platform.

Forum: Recovered Threads

10-11-2021, 07:55 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Sneek peek on teak accents…

Sneek peek on teak accents…

Forum: Recovered Threads

10-09-2021, 07:31 AM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Finally was able to get engine installed , 300...

Finally was able to get engine installed , 300 Suzuki duo-prop, and get in the water to see how the balance worked out. No numbers to report yet as in break- in period. Felt slightly stern heavy...

Forum: Recovered Threads

08-24-2021, 12:08 PM

Replies: 0

Sceptre Anchor Locker door

Views: 100

Posted By PackRat

Sceptre Anchor Locker door

Any interest in this before it goes to dump?
Looks like can remove door and trim without too much risk to parts.
Assuming size is same on other boats…

There are some scuffs in laminate so not...

Forum: Recovered Threads

08-02-2021, 07:00 AM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Pipe work is done and pretty happy with result....

Pipe work is done and pretty happy with result. Working on finish painting the hard top and adding hardware. Motor installed soon.

Forum: Recovered Threads

06-08-2021, 07:51 AM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Thanks for comment. Hermco provided fender...

Thanks for comment. Hermco provided fender washers for the bolts. 1/16” thk on bracket side and 1/8” thk for transom side. From 1/4” thick min hatch cut out scraps from deck laminate I cut 2”...

Forum: Recovered Threads

06-05-2021, 09:20 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Little paint done and got the bracket installed...

Little paint done and got the bracket installed today.

Forum: Recovered Threads

05-20-2021, 11:09 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Used 1” x 3/4” pvc u- channel. For the individual...

Used 1” x 3/4” pvc u- channel. For the individual runs and doubled up side by side on the main feeds coming from forward legs.

Forum: Recovered Threads

05-20-2021, 06:46 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Yeah have used one form or another for over 25...

Yeah have used one form or another for over 25 years for work so nice to use for “fun” things every once in a while. The bulk of this one came from Flexpat who modeled his sceptre. I added some of...

Forum: Recovered Threads

05-20-2021, 03:03 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Replacement for anchor locker divider. Old one...

Replacement for anchor locker divider. Old one was delaminated and rotten in rhe bottom 6 inches. This will allow space for rod holders in the overhead as well.

Forum: Recovered Threads

05-20-2021, 02:58 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Top cut to shape, edges glassed and rough sanded...

Top cut to shape, edges glassed and rough sanded ready for fairing coats.

Forum: Recovered Threads

05-10-2021, 05:23 PM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Working on finishing hard top and trying to make...

Working on finishing hard top and trying to make the pipe work scheme look decent.
Motor has arrived well ahead of estimated 3-4 month lead time so need to get this done.

Forum: Recovered Threads

04-14-2021, 06:49 PM

Replies: 19

Things to do when you retire...

Views: 524

Posted By PackRat

I’m not retired but that’s a softball....work on...

I’m not retired but that’s a softball....work on your next Seacraft of course in that new building!

Forum: Recovered Threads

04-14-2021, 10:01 AM

Replies: 3

Forward seating backrest

Views: 899

Posted By PackRat

I personally would be concerned mounting with...

I personally would be concerned mounting with screws ( not bolts with nuts) and no backing plate. Lot of multiplied load if someone is leaning on this bouncing accross the waves- sorry Seacraft so...

Forum: Recovered Threads

03-01-2021, 10:26 AM

Replies: 80

Never Again II

Views: 2,266

Posted By PackRat

Thanks- wish shop was mine. Was fortunate to find...

Thanks- wish shop was mine. Was fortunate to find a place close to home for reasonable rent. Has 220 compressor and radiant floor heat which I would stongly recommend if putting up a building where...

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