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Forum: Recovered Threads 05-18-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
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Posted By abl1111
Sending unit gasket inspected and ok Tank is...

Sending unit gasket inspected and ok

Tank is under deck - no access other than small inspection plate. Planning on testing the hoses and tank.

Stay tuned
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-18-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 40
Posted By abl1111
Went with azek - I tested screws in a scrap -...

Went with azek - I tested screws in a scrap - it’ll do. I drilled (4) oversized holes in transom and filled with thickened epoxy. Tomorrow, I’ll center drill through those holes, polysulfude and...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-18-2021, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 40
Posted By abl1111
Transducer mount material

Want to add a transducer mount to mount my transducer to the hull. Been looking into different materials and can’t find anything conclusive. I have prepped a piece of Azek but I’m concerned that it...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-16-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 48
Posted By abl1111
23 Palm Beach

I know I know its a Classic SC website, but you guys know your shitake mushrooms !

My brother bought a 2006 Palm Beach a few years ago - it has a new fuel tank in 2017 - pre, my brother ( so the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-04-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 64
Posted By abl1111
Soooooo... The short story. I just couldn't...

Soooooo...

The short story. I just couldn't do it. A lot went through my brain. The things that persisted:

The hull - is in great shape. For a 45+ year old hull, she looks great !
My...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-20-2021, 11:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 64
Posted By abl1111
Bump - before I put her up for sale locally. I...

Bump - before I put her up for sale locally. I also think about keeping her... she does everything I need.
Forum: Recovered Threads 03-16-2021, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 64
Posted By abl1111
For sale - 1975 23' tsunami

1975 - 23' Tsunami

Complete Resto in 2003/2004.

RESTORATION:

- Complete removal of all excluding windshield frame, Kiekhaffer steering helm/cable, Marinium cleats.
- New Transom,...
Forum: Recovered Threads 09-03-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 36
Posted By abl1111
Thx for responses. Doing the structural...

Thx for responses.

Doing the structural work from the top is easiest but lends itself to a lot of cosmetic work to match it all.

Doing the work from below is a hassle just because of the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-31-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 36
Posted By abl1111
Removing bulkhead is easy - reinstalling and...

Removing bulkhead is easy - reinstalling and having it look right not so much... going from the top is easiest but I’d have to sand and re-do entire foredeck to have it match right.
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-27-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 36
Posted By abl1111
Re-Core - From Above or Below

23' Tsunami -

I have a small area (6" x 6" ) on my bow that is delam'd due to a SS rail stanchion mount. Not structural but I want to correct it. I've epoxy potted all the bolts/screws on the...
Forum: Recovered Threads 08-03-2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 101
Posted By abl1111
30+ too big for my needs. Economics are a...

30+ too big for my needs.

Economics are a variable too. If $ were not an issue... I'd own an Everglades. Or, a Downeaster with a diesel.
I have restored a few boats and I really would love...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-23-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 101
Posted By abl1111
Thx guys. 26’ Regulator has always been a dream...

Thx guys. 26’ Regulator has always been a dream boat for me.. never wanted twin engines ( 2x maintenance etc ). And, a decent used one is $70-80k. Many friends have them but they were into the 80...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-22-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 101
Posted By abl1111
Life after a SeaCraft ?

Thinking of selling my girl - a '75 23' Tsunami. Been 16 years since my resto. She runs great and is perfect. It's the natural progression - wanting something different for the sake of something...
Forum: Recovered Threads 07-08-2020, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 30
Posted By abl1111
Cut a piece of off white vinyl the the width of...

Cut a piece of off white vinyl the the width of the hatch, enough to cover the hinge end to end. The width of the vinyl should be about the width of the open hinge.
Remove hinge.
The idea is...
Forum: Recovered Threads 06-11-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 166
Posted By abl1111
My near-sinking experience was when I invited (2)...

My near-sinking experience was when I invited (2) friends to fish with me - one of them is known as ' Big Guy'. He's a BIG GUY - must weigh close to 300 lbs. I have a 23' Tsunami i/o. We were...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-26-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 70
Posted By abl1111
I use the white, cushioned captains chairs - (2)...

I use the white, cushioned captains chairs - (2) of them. They store up behind my pedestal seats when not in use - they really are not in the way. Wife is happy - and I didn't have to make anything...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-12-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 23
Posted By abl1111
OK - I will have him check it out. Is there a...

OK - I will have him check it out. Is there a specific measurement ?

His impression for the ride on this SC knock-off was holy sh*t ! He was out in The Bay in some 2'-3', short- chop and was...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-11-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 23
Posted By abl1111
23 with 200 Prop Choice ?

Question -

My brother bought an imposter SeaCraft 23 - a Palm Beach. He's running a 200 yam 4 stroke with a standard prop that came with the rig ( not sure of model ) and at 5600 RPM's is hitting...
Forum: Recovered Threads 05-07-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 31
Posted By abl1111
I own the same boat with an io. Usually not a...

I own the same boat with an io. Usually not a problem unless you have a bunch of heavy guys in the back - or some other weight issue i.e. big a** engine. If I do have some big'uns in the back, I...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-21-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 19
Posted By abl1111
Never mind - had them blasted and powder coated.

Never mind - had them blasted and powder coated.
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-21-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19
Posted By abl1111
Go fast - so.. yellow, or are you being funny ? ...

Go fast - so.. yellow, or are you being funny ? Can't tell.
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-16-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 19
Posted By abl1111
Forward Aluminum Air Vent Frames - R/R

My forward, black air vent frames have two options: refinish, or replace completely.

Refinished them years ago with Awlgrip - they've done quite well, but was thinking of replacing them and...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-16-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 27
Posted By abl1111
Found this online --- From Garmin: In...

Found this online --- From Garmin:

In certain environments, namely salt water, Garmin recommends painting the transducer with a water based, anti-fouling paint.

Anti-fouling paint helps to...
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-15-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 27
Posted By abl1111
Transducer Antifouling

Have a transom mounted transducer, one of those 6-7” guys. It gets pretty fouled ! What do you recommend to paint with, if anything at all, to minimize this without affecting performance ?
Forum: Recovered Threads 04-15-2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 19
Posted By abl1111
Flex - thx for response. I’m limited with using...

Flex - thx for response. I’m limited with using gelcoat for finish work. I want to start with an ounce of white gel coat and systematically add add colors to get what I need to match. Hoping for a...
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