all this work for a boat ride!

[nate22]

Hi everyone,

Its finally time to start my SeaCraft build after procrastinating for just shy of 2ys. I plan on documenting my progress on here with pictures here in Bermuda, and welcome your comments.

SO lETS START!

A little bit of info on the boat. A 1976 23ft Master Angler Center console, powered by a 2001 Yamaha 250hp engine.

The boat was in pretty good condition considering its age.




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[eggsuckindog]

that thing looks damn good, looks more like TLC rather than a build LOL

[BigLew]

that thing looks damn good, looks more like TLC rather than a build LOL

ESD-
That was my thinking, too. Send her to the lady's room to pwder her nose and a little lipstick; she'll be turning heads all the way back to the table!

[oldfielder]

Looks good enought to fish to me

[nate22]

Yes that was the plan, but unforchantly this is not the case. I had decided to performed some thruhull investigating that made me decide that it was time to redo the transom. Also the cap, deck, and latches have some rotten wood in them.

The first items to come off was the console, T-Top, and hardware.


By nat22 at 2010-06-13

By nat22 at 2010-06-13


Removing the gas tank was a bit of a challenge.
Someone had foamed in the sides, but I gut it out with a hand saw, and machete. I was worried about water damage to the tank were the foam was, and not to my surprise some damage did occur.



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thats all for now

[Old'sCool]

Awesome! Keep the pics coming! In 2007 I raced a 43' sailboat from Chas. to Bermuda and had a great time on your island. Good luck!