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Originally Posted by McGillicuddy
Congrats on the the Seafari. I too, had a SeaCraft hauled sight unseen from the other side of the Big Muddy. Pretty sure its some kind of unrecognized disorder  .
Scuppers tend to leak. They probably need replacing and are about & 5 ea., online. Moeller also has a flaring tool for about $35. These scuppers are very efficient underway, but not at the ramp or sitting still.
The other leak tendency is at the seam between the hull and cap. This will saturate the cabin and eventually you'll have a wet sleeping bag on a cold night @ Lake Powell or Havasu.
Addressing those two things are easy and offer some peace of mind.
The little placard does tell you about the boat. It will state make model and location of mfg., and maybe a couple other things. Hull ID should be in upper starboard corner of outer side of transom.
First 3 letters are Mfg., "SEC," or other depending on the year and manufacturer, 4th is model, 5th is length (a 0 for 20', a 3 for 23', etc.). 4 & 5 may be vice-versa? the rest are no., mo. the last 2 are the year of manufacture. Post a pic and we'll help you sort it out.
Cheers,
McG
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Thank you, sir, I really appreciate all the info!
I do plan to re-seal the scuppers, as it looks like someone did the job
already but not very well...
The transom on my boat has been replaced, and they neglected to
save the HIN. The boat is registered as a '69, but from the looks of
things it's a '72 or '73. The plaque behind the steering wheel is all that
remains of the original numbers.
I missed that yeller one if Fullerton! As you know, however, going through
hell and high water to drag a boat across country makes for a damn
fine story.
Cheers!