Brooks Reid 1975 Seacraft

[Brooks Reid]

Here are some recent pictures showing the new console, plastic work done by George Moya of Homestead FL. The side lockers are now my favorite part of the boat. Super handy for storing nets, cushions, poles, etc. Also added support to the top cap which was missing with just the cut out. All Starboard for anchor locker, trim and doors. Really made a huge improvement in the look of the boat. Still undecided on T Top and Leaning post. I really like the open space and I might go with a large ice chest in the back for sitting and fish. One picture shows the bottom of the boat where the live bait intake outtake has been sealed and glassed over. Have been enjoying getting out on the water diving and fishing. I will be uploading more of the previous work pictures (not as pretty). Enjoy.
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[Brooks Reid]

Here is the 1992 Mariner 150 HP with added Bay Manufacturing 25" extension kit and Hydro Jacker installed. Since the transom was raised to 25" this needed to be added. Jack Plate was intended (by previous owner) to allow 20" to be used with 25" raised transom but not a good idea. Could not tilt and steering did not fit. Had to remove engine, fill and re-glass holes in transom and then remount Jack Plate in correct position once Bay Manufacturing 25" kit was installed. The outboard sat outdoors uncovered for 10 years. Thank goodness I kept it coated with WD40 before I sold it. No rust and it still looks and runs like a new motor. About 100 hours total on it maybe.
Replaced the power packs, water pump, fuel pump, carbs cleaned, coil wires replaced, stator wires reconditioned, and spark plugs.
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[Brooks Reid]

Here is the first time we got her back in the water. At Matheson Hammock marina. My son Kevin at the helm. At this point the plastic and trim work was not completed. Still looks pretty sweet in the water. Forgot to mentioned that we added carpet in the side locker and rod holder areas before all plastic was installed.

[Brooks Reid]

Here are some rather ugly pics but they show the work in progress leading up to the last pics I uploaded. Mostly the new tank being installed and the boat with the outboard removed. You can also see the way the side cut outs looked before new plastic was installed.

[Brooks Reid]

The work in progress pics include the coffin bulkhead that was installed aft and you can see the strips of PVC I used to slightly raise the fuel tank off the coffin floor. I followed the instructions I found online to keep moisture from holding to the tank by attaching PVC strips to bottom with 5200. I hope I never have to remove it! You can also see the aluminum flange I made to attach the console to the floor. It fits perfectly around the bottom of the console and adds a custom trim look to the boat. Transom pics show holes from Jack plate mounted incorrectly. Later filled and finished back to original color. Off the shelf hatch at rear of console was replaced with custom plastics from George Moya. Now anchor locker, side locker and console door all match and it looks great! Loving the boat. Still need cushions and lots of details but it's seaworthy and it's great to be back on the water.

[Beaver]

Wow! Looks great.

I love the pumpkin color.

[uncleboo]

Heckuva story. You must be beaming with pride. Keep the cameras going.