And away we go...

[CHANCE1234]

With the weather up here in the northeast getting worse, I decided to start working on my 20SF without fishing it first. She just barely fit in the garage and momma is not going to be happy that she lost her parking space to a boat.


First I gotta clean up the inside then ill work on getting the console off. The windshield and grab rail had to come off to fit in the garage so demo has officially started. I'll put some 2 inch foam in the garage door opening and get a quality propane heater for the cold winter days/nights that ill be working on her. And away we go!



At least I won't have to leave the boat to much to get to my tools, work bench is about 8 inches away on the port quarter.

[Capt Chuck]

work bench is about 8 inches away on the port quarter.

Great Job Chance, be careful, it appears your head will be about 8" from the overhead beam!! Oh well, you'll only whack it a dozen times or more before the job is completed anyway

[ScottM]

Originally Posted by CHANCE1234

I'll put some 2 inch foam in the garage door opening and get a quality propane heater for the cold winter days/nights that ill be working on her.

If you haven't already, you might consider removing the trailer and closing the garage door if you don't think you'll need to move the boat around much this winter.

[CHANCE1234]

I've only hit my head once today in about 3 hours of work. I should have the console completely stripped and ready to be removed by tonight.

I think I'm just gonna keep the boat on the trailer for the sake of less work. I also removed the sliding rear bench seat to give me some room.

[TunaMeltdown]

Nice Work! I loved following your 23' build. In fact I used it as inspiration when I built the pilot house for my 23'. The 20's are a great platforms and very versatile in that you can fish them both inshore in skinny water and can also pick your days and head offshore. My first boat was 2001-20' SeaCraft and it was one fishy boat, from tatoug to bluefin tuna that boat caught them all.

[Bigshrimpin]

http://www.amazon.com/Fulton-Bolt-On...sim_sbs_auto_5 One of these will help or drop it down on tires and you won't hit your head again.

[CHANCE1234]

As promised I got the center console all disconnected from electrical, fuel, steering and throttle. I'll have to pull the boat out when I get some help to lift out the console. I plan on fixing it this winter and will reuse it. The deck is soft in many spots and also will be replaced. Once I get the tank empty ill inspect it and have it tested. Looks pretty good if its original.

Console removed


This wire was actually bent over into the fuel fill. Know idea why or where it goes yet


Fuel tank aprox 40 gallons


Port side of fuel tank looking forward. You can kinda see where the deck dips in towards the lip where the cc use to be. It is very soft all around the cc,

[BigLew]

Prior Owner: Hope and a Prayer U. PhD - Marine Vessel Maintenance

New owner: Univ. of Let's Get Real - PhD - Living is a Good Thing!

[CHANCE1234]

I have no idea what that means Lew.

[otterhound]

The bent over wire in the fuel fill was most likely a ground that ran back to the fuel tank and points beyond. My 20' SF had the same thing only broken off at the fill but still attached at the tank. A mechanic friend said that this is a Coast Guard requirement.
Rod