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Forum: Recovered Threads 10-20-2014, 05:49 PM
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Posted By syxx
October Islamorada Fishing Report 2014

We are nearing the end of October and it is starting to feel a little bit like Fall here in the Florida Keys. Last weekend we finally had a minor cold front roll through dropping the temperatures to...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-17-2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 25
Posted By syxx
July fishing in Islamorada

It's mid july and we are smack in the middle of summer time here in Islamorada, Florida Keys. The fishing has been stellar. I've been getting out on my custom restore 76 SeaCraft MA every day. ...
Forum: Off Topic / Fishing 04-29-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 542
Posted By syxx
March fishing in Islamorada

Spring is here in Islamorada and so is the start of florida keys tarpon fishing. We've had luck lately fishing in the evenings as well as during the day. The evening falling tide is a good bet with...
Forum: Off Topic / Fishing 12-13-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 244
Posted By syxx
November backcountry fishing florida keys

The last few days of November we had here look to be fairly windy, so I was glad to get out and enjoy some fun fishing for myself on 11/28/12. We hit a couple gulf spots early in the day on the last...
Forum: Off Topic / Fishing 11-02-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 315
Posted By syxx
Islamorada Florida Keys Fishing in October in the ol' seacraft!

On 10/12/12 it was a hard northwest wind of 20 mph and we made our way back to islamorada backcountry fishing cape sable hoping the northerlyeasterly wind would hold there and keep the waters...
Forum: Performance 09-10-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By syxx
Thanks for that, yes I was just looking on the...

Thanks for that, yes I was just looking on the powerpole website and I see the jack plate mounting bracket option. I'll contact them directly too and see what they say.

Yes Tom redid the boat for...
Forum: Performance 09-08-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By syxx
Power pole on 20 SF?

I'm thinking of installing a power pole on my 20sf and wondering if anyone has any advice or experience with this? I have a hermco bracket on the back of mine with a jack plate, so the bracket...
Forum: General 09-08-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,340
Posted By syxx
Thanks for this.. looking into putting a trolling...

Thanks for this.. looking into putting a trolling motor my 20sf and was looking for guidance! Think I may go with a minnkota though, they have same shaft length though so should work.
Forum: Performance 05-29-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By syxx
Well had my mechanic go for a ride, yes the motor...

Well had my mechanic go for a ride, yes the motor does appear to be mounted too low. They did mount the bracket (hermco) to specification but with the added weight of heavier motor and well and such...
Forum: Performance 05-28-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By syxx
Well with the powertech SCE4 I'm turning about...

Well with the powertech SCE4 I'm turning about 5200 RPM max with the jackplate up and trim tabs all the way up. Getting about 35 mph. At 4300 RPM I was getting 32 mph which is ok, but I was hoping...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 05-28-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,003
Posted By syxx
I just got my 77 redone with a filled in transom,...

I just got my 77 redone with a filled in transom, bracket, etc... I bought a leaning post with 30 gallon well from Birdsall Marine and it's working out nicely, no bending over all day. Also have 3...
Forum: SeaCraft Photos 05-23-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,554
Posted By syxx
It'll be just down the street at bud n marys,...

It'll be just down the street at bud n marys, fits in the guide rack there just doing some modifications to that today! As far as the gap with the bracket, yes I assume it is not perfectly flat. I...
Forum: SeaCraft Photos 05-21-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,554
Posted By syxx
'77 SeaCraft restored!

Well she's almost finished, after a long 7 months but hopefully worth the wait! Splashing it this thursday, just got the prop in this morning. A few last minute fixes and that's it!

I'll try to...
Forum: Performance 05-06-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By syxx
Thanks guys, luckily have some boat rental guys...

Thanks guys, luckily have some boat rental guys next door that have plenty of props I can borrow till I find the right fit!
Forum: Performance 05-04-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By syxx
Finding right prop for 20' seacraft.

We're finishing my 1977 20' seacraft and I'm trying to find the right prop for it. We've put a new floor in, well, console, filled transom in, and put a hermco bracket on the back with a jackplate. ...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 10-26-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 568
Posted By syxx
Bow mounted fighting chair?

Getting close to having my 77 20' seacraft finished... I'm having them reinforce my bow area and am seriously considering having a bow mounted fight chair. I fish a lot for big goliaths, sawfish,...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 09-29-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By syxx
Well was almost going to go with an Armstrong...

Well was almost going to go with an Armstrong bracket... but after reading many threads on this forum, decided to give Hermco a call. Luckily enough he said he has a bracket made for my boat sittin...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 09-27-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By syxx
I shrunk the one picture that was really huge,...

I shrunk the one picture that was really huge, sorry about that!
And as far as the guy sitting on the cooler in the pictures there... funny story we were fighting a big sawfish for like 2 hours. ...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 09-27-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By syxx
Floor is ripped up and going to be adding a new...

Floor is ripped up and going to be adding a new fuel tank, should get an extra 10 gallons or so, around 60 full so that will be nice. Floor is going to be 3 inches higher and flush through to the...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 09-14-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By syxx
Re: Getting a '77 20' CC SeaCraft redone

Thanks for the input guys, i'll double check with the man doing the work again. He was a manager at hells bay and opened his own shop down here about a year ago. As for the motor, the 140 suzuki I...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 09-13-2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By syxx
Re: Getting a '77 20' CC SeaCraft redone

Unfortunately all my boat pics include fish with them as well! Maybe that's not a problem lol

http://www.seethefloridakeys.net/bigjew.jpg

http://www.seethefloridakeys.net/rsaw.jpg

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Forum: Repairs/Mods. 09-13-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,844
Posted By syxx
Getting a '77 20' CC SeaCraft redone

Hey guys! Just found this forum and have been browsing and seen a lot of cool things! I own a 1977 20' SeaCraft center console that i use for charter fishing. I've had it for about 5 years. In...
Forum: General 09-13-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 859
Views: 36,815
Posted By syxx
Re: SeaCraft Owner List

syxx 1977 20' CC 250 yamaha FL
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