The Cape Cod Crusader

[FishStretcher]

I finally found a narrow weather window where I could make a run out to the end of the Cape. For the fourth time. There was a blizzard last weekend and another 8" of snow on the way tonight. But this morning, it was only flurries. So I took the chance. I knew the trailer had new bearings, and everything else checked out within reason.

I brought my money and crossed my fingers. But by 6:00 tonight I finally had it home and under a tarp, after shoveling out a snowbank to fit the outdrive.

I have been quietly working on getting this deal done since thanksgiving. A shout out to cdavisb, BigShrimpin and Strick for tips on what to look for in a 25 foot Seafari or other recon about this specific boat.

Unlike my 20, it is as nice a boat as I could afford. I don't need another project. It has a nice running 300 HP 350CID MAG MPI Mercruiser and a Bravo 3. For a ~40 year old boat, it seems to be in good shape. Not fancy, but not that rough. I am tired but very happy tonight after a 320 mile drive. The only drama was some snow, and warm trailer tires.

[McGillicuddy]

Looks and sounds like fantastic rig. Congratulations! Can't wait to see more pics. WTG

[workinpr0gress]

That baby is just plain old cool, I don't think I've ever been on a old 25 Seafari. That thing just wreeks of fun running through some inlet slop and into a nice swell. Love it!

[Blackfin26]

Great find...but I thought I saw this rig being trailered on rte 6 last week? Keep us posted on how she runs and best of luck!

[gofastsandman]

Seems to be a good day for cool boats.

Congrats

[FishStretcher]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

Seems to be a good day for cool boats.

Congrats

Thanks! It's no 21, but I am happy.

[gofastsandman]

She`s a 26. I know the feeling.

[FishStretcher]

Originally Posted by Blackfin26

Great find...but I thought I saw this rig being trailered on rte 6 last week? Keep us posted on how she runs and best of luck!

Quite likely. It had to go to a shop for bearings and seals. I couldn't fix them all in the seller's driveway.

[shana]

good luck great u found a nice one george

[Blue_Heron]

Two things have occurred to me since I last posted to this thread.

1) FishStretcher, this is your boat. Even though the pictures I have were taken before it was yours, I'll respect your privacy and won't post them without your permission. Let me know by PM if it's ok to post or if you'd rather I just send them to you.

2) It looks like the exhaust riser elbows are only about 6" above the deck. Mercruiser has a recommended minimum height above the fully loaded static waterline to the top of the riser elbow. I believe it's 12", but I'd have to look it up again to be sure. I don't think 6" above the deck is going to get you there. I have 4" riser extensions on mine. Looks like you've got plenty of room under the engine cover if you need to add them too, and riser extensions would be cheap insurance against water ingestion.

Dave