Forum: For Sale
04-27-2011, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 198
Re: 1988 Yamaha 175, stainless prop, tilt/trim
4 strokes are so much cheaper short term and in the long run...with a 4stroke you double your gas milage and you are not buying expensive 2 stroke motor oil to burn...4 strokes get longer motor life...
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Forum: Performance
04-04-2011, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 144
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-29-2011, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 301
Re: MY FIRST!!!!
Stay away from FICHT motors...in general they are JUNK...I would recommend saving some $$$ and buy a 4 stroke....save alot of $$$ on gas and oil...not to mention they are much more reliable than the...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-03-2011, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 209
Re: moving batteries under console
Check this website for your purchase of wire / cable...I used them for all my wiring and am very happy with their pricing and quick shipping...cheapest price I could find.
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-10-2011, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 1,718
Re: pilot house ?
I found this on craigslist...I believe its on the eastern shore of Va.
sale-9fmep-2207325188@craigslist.org
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-06-2010, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 97
Re: How to fix???
Actually, it's not a difficult as you would think. After you cut the profile that you're looking for, the hardest part would be making numerous small cuts on the underside of the rail that connects...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-04-2010, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 97
Re: How to fix???
You can build a rail all the way around using mahagony or similiar woods...got to be handy with a saw though. http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx83/apneadreams/IMG_0692.jpg
adds a nice look as...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
08-03-2010, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 181
Re: Water in Gas....AGAIN!!
So, considering you put gas in your boat that isn't contaminated with water, the only place water could get into your tank would be through the vent line...with that said, would it make sence to...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
07-26-2010, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 148
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Forum: For Sale
07-21-2010, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,574
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Forum: Performance
06-02-2010, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 174
Re: yamaha F115
I have a F115 on my 20' '71 seacraft and love it...3 people, 60 gallons gas, offshore fishing gear, ice ect...we cruise 27kts @ 4500 rpm...average gas mpg is 4.5miles/gallon...wot w/ 20 gallons,...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
04-17-2010, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 232
Re: My 1971 20' Seacraft project
Just a few recent pics and some performance #'s....so the trailer is ugly but strong and fully functional....I dropped the boat in the water the other day...2 adult men and about 28 gallons of gas...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-23-2010, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 232
Re: My 1971 20' Seacraft project
Right now i have a 28 gallon tank installed way up front under the deck and will have a 28 kicker for under the console...I bought a 2003 yamaha 4 stroke 115 that will have a seastar hydraulic...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-23-2010, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 232
Re: My 1971 20' Seacraft project
This past week the conditions were right for paint application...I went with Interlux perfection snow white...This gives me a good base in case i want to go 2 tone (blue sides and white everywhere...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-23-2010, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 232
Re: My 1971 20' Seacraft project
I used the original consol and increased the height of the profile...I did keep the original width since I have a 28gallon poly gas tank that will be used as a kicker in case i want to take it longer...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-23-2010, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 232
Re: My 1971 20' Seacraft project
This boat had about 5 layers of bottom paint layered and waiting for my attention....since I am keeping this boat trailered and i want the bottom to look pretty, it was time to get dirty and remove...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-23-2010, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 232
Re: My 1971 20' Seacraft project
So there was much work, and many decisions ahead of me in this rebuild and no clue how much $$$$ would be needed to restore thsi boat properly...FYI...I'm broke and poor before starting this...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-23-2010, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 232
My 1971 20' Seacraft project
I picked up this boat back in October of 2009 for $500 that included the boat, trailer and 2 large rolls of fiberglass mat. Jason (the guy i bought the boat from) had already started the restoration...
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
03-23-2010, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 710
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
03-23-2010, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 78
test pic again
http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx83/apneadreams/IMG_0690_2.jpg?t=1269351648
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
03-23-2010, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 710
Test pic...1971 20'
Trying a test pic of a 1971 20' Seacraft [image]http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx83/apneadreams/IMG_0690_2.jpg?t=1269351648
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-11-2010, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 1,414
Re: Spring Project(s) 74 20SF
Hey Seaplusplus,
Check out the link below orginally posted by Strick concerning Awlgrip paints....BTY I plan on shooting mine next week using interlux perfection 2 part....good luck and see ya on...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-24-2010, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 117
Views: 1,414
Re: Spring Project(s) 74 20SF
I can relate to your project..I'm in Yorktown but originally from VB and I've been restoring a 71' 20sf when weather permits...almost at the painting stage...as too the bottom paint...mine had about...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-04-2010, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 149
Re: Pettit Easypoxy 1part Paint....
Thanks for the input John123...thats the info I was looking for....you're right, after all the time spent sanding and prepping, I definately don't want to have to repain after a couple of...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-04-2010, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 149
Pettit Easypoxy 1part Paint....
Has anybody used this for painting their Seacraft?,,,How is the gloss retention and durability? I'm thinking of using this for above and below the waterline...The boat will be kept on a trailer..any...
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