I Need A Shrink !

[strick]

Well I guess it's time to finally get started on a 25 Seafari. I recently picked this boat up from a nice gentleman in S. California.
It was conveniently located about 15 minutes from Disneyland so I was able to kill two birds with one stone and take the kids to the "happiest place on earth" as well as check out this fishing machine which will make me one of the happiest guys on earth once it's finished.

As she sits in the storage yard in LA



The boat was already stripped as the previous owner was going to re do it but never got around to it. The boat has
been sitting in storage since 1991. The previous owner had taken good care to keep it covered the whole time so overall it is in fairly good shape.

It has a 260 Volvo penta (350 chevy) and a 290 out drive.




Both motor and out drive appear in good shape however I will have my mechanic go through everything with a fine
tooth comb. BTW I am new to I/O's and don't really know that much about them so if anyone has suggestions about the
engine and out drive I would appreciate it.

taking her home



Checking out the tower



working on the cap



I've done enough sanding and grinding in my day so I don't feel too bad about getting help for that these days. The carpet in the cabin will be a lot easier to replace this way when the time comes.

This is really a cool hull design. Note the Classic SeaCraft lines



the deep V this hull is known for



There were no concrete pig weights in the bow of this boat...so I guess I'll have to order some LOL. Here are some interior shots




As she sits at dusk



The Happiest Place On Earth



strick