Forum: Recovered Threads
07-30-2021, 06:46 PM
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So I fully broke her in this week. With two...
So I fully broke her in this week. With two people, full tank of gas and loaded down with ice I saw 33 kts at 6200rpms. I may toy around with a different prop to see if I can get those numbers up....
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Forum: Recovered Threads
07-25-2021, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 102
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1988 SeaCraft rebuild
So I splashed the boat yesterday and started the engine break in procedure. I still need to add the nonskid, bolt on a few hatches the leaning post and rubrail but overall I couldn't be happier with...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
07-20-2021, 10:37 PM
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Today I drove the boat down to the marina I...
Today I drove the boat down to the marina I purchased the engine from. Everything checked out and the warranty paperwork was filed. When I got home I installed the throttle and shift cables and fired...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
07-15-2021, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 102
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1988 SeaCraft rebuild
Should be launching next week. The trailer tongue got modified today along with the final motor placement. Since it was raining yesterday I spent some time bolting on the rod holders, cleats, pie...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
07-13-2021, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 102
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1988 SeaCraft rebuild
Tonight I was able to drill and mount the engine. It is sitting about 1.5" above the mount with room to go 1 hole up if need be. And just as my brother predicted the tongue weight was a bit too...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
07-11-2021, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 994
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
It's been a while since I've updated. I finally finished sanding, fairing, priming and painting. The weather has been lousy the last few weeks so I had to paint in between storms. The heat and...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
06-22-2021, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 994
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
The last few weeks has been slow going on the build. I've been visiting family and had family visit. But in the few Sunday afternoons and after work I was able to reach another milestone. I finally...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
06-16-2021, 08:18 PM
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Forum: Recovered Threads
06-08-2021, 08:04 PM
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Forum: Recovered Threads
06-03-2021, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 994
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
My steering wheel is in the process of being paracord wrapped and I started plumbing the console cup holder cooler. Once everything is dry fit I will sand and paint the inside of the console before...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
06-03-2021, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 994
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
I put the cap back on for the last time. I will need to make a few adjustments here and there to make it sit just right. I will also need to make a long relief cut where the new shearline dips down....
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Forum: Recovered Threads
05-31-2021, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Recovered Threads
05-31-2021, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 92
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Forum: Recovered Threads
05-27-2021, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Recovered Threads
05-26-2021, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 994
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Forum: Recovered Threads
05-23-2021, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 994
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
In between the sanding and fairing on the cap and console I started cutting holes to accommodate the helm, controls and gauges.
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Forum: Recovered Threads
05-20-2021, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 18
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1988 tracker seacraft parts
So the time has come. I've been rebuilding this boat and its time to let go of all the odds and ends that I no longer need. Its a 1988 tracker seacraft 20. I have two transom storage boxes with...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
05-19-2021, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 994
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
Here is where I'm at now. I added glass the core so it is flush with the existing cap then filled any low spots with thickened epoxy. Lastly, I laid up a layer of stitched 1708 to tie it all...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
05-12-2021, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 994
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Forum: Recovered Threads
05-08-2021, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 994
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
I started glassing the deck cap together today. I have 4 layers of 1700 so far. I think another 2 or 3 should raise it to where it needs to be to meet the original cap. After that I will glass the...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
05-07-2021, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 102
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Thanks for the feedback Chuck, it is very much...
Thanks for the feedback Chuck, it is very much appreciated. It feels like this project is taking so much longer than it has but I know I'm getting close to the finish now. I was out of town for work...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
05-02-2021, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 102
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I cut the hole for the front bulkhead hatch and...
I cut the hole for the front bulkhead hatch and have it sitting in place. I glued the inner and outer sections of the cap to the divinycell core material with thickened epoxy and clamped it in place....
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Forum: Recovered Threads
04-29-2021, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 102
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1988 SeaCraft rebuild
So I finished grinding the rest of the cap and made some relief cuts so it too will follow the hull shape. I made some clamps from a 10' section of 6" PVC pipe in preparation of glassing the core...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
04-28-2021, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 11
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They are more common on the larger boats with...
They are more common on the larger boats with several livewells. This, along with my bait tank, was one of my first attempts at building from a mold. The interior dimensions are roughly 12" L x 9" W...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
04-25-2021, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 994
1988 SeaCraft rebuild
Ok, the new cap core material is in place. With a minimal amount of weight you can see it takes it's shape quite nicely. Once I finish grinding the other half of the cap, I will glue and glass it all...
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