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Thanks for starting the conversation Old'sCool. I have read a lot of the threads on this here and they really inspire me to get this done, and done right. I LOVE the look of the 23' SeaCraft CC and can't wait to be fishing in her again. The boat has been in an awesome friend's family since it was new, and I've fished out of her often...but she's been sitting in the brutal sun in my driveway for about 4 years now. When parked the motor ran fine but the deck was soft in several areas. So, this Saturday several friends and I will be cutting the deck off - going by what I've seen in the pics - by sawing along the bottom of the deck/cap, yanking it, replacing the foam if needed, re-decking, etc. Your reply hit exactly every different variable in need of consideration.
"Decisions are wood or not, new tank or not, raise or not, level bow to stern or not...on and on."
Wood or not: What's the best option? Cost aside. I'm guessing marine plywood encapsulated in fiberglass/epoxy? Fairly new tank, will have it cleaned/inspected and replaced if needed. ....the raising of the deck is scupper location related? I like and plan to do the PVC conduit thing and batt relocation to under CC. I'd REALLY like to know how the transom is but can't see a way to visually make that determination. The finish is shot....what can I use myself at my house to refinish it with quality materials? Tools are not a problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Pics....i'll post some pics of her back when she looked and ran great, and what she looks like now. I'll also post a pic of my old '26 Wellcraft Scarab Sportster in case anyone knows where I can find an arch almost exactly like that for the SeaCraft. Really liked the performance of it and the shade it produced.
Thanks!!!
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